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GODFREY – More than 1,000 cyclists will converge on Lewis and Clark Community College on Sept. 7-8 for the 40th Annual Bike MS: Gateway Getaway Ride, an event dedicated to raising awareness and funds for multiple sclerosis research. Hosted by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, the event celebrates its 10th year at the college’s picturesque campus. Cyclists will ride up to 200 miles over the two-day event, with routes that showcase the scenic limestone bluffs along the Great River Road and wind through various communities, including Alton, Fosterburg, and Jerseyville. This year’s ride aims to raise $1.3 million to support groundbreaking research and provide vital assistance to the over 9,300 individuals living with MS in the region and the 1 million individuals impacted nationally. “Each year, nearly 56,000 cyclists and more than 5,000 teams across the country ride together to change the world for people living with MS, one mile at a time,” according

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The city saw a 2.2% drop in violent crime this August, compared to August last year; and a 12% drop in property crimes.

Hunter Biden wants to plead guilty in his federal tax case, his defense attorney said in court Thursday, according to The Associated Press. President Biden’s son is accused of withholding at least $1.4 million in taxes between 2016 and 2019, in the heat of his addiction to cocaine. He faces nine charges, three of which are felonies, [...]

ALTON - Alton’s Coco+Oak will move to a new location later this month, and they’re celebrating with a moving sale this weekend. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, customers can enjoy 75% off clearance items at the boutique, located at 219 William Street in Alton. For one hour from 9–10 a.m., the entire store will be 50% off. Owner Madeleine Eades explained that this sale is part of her preparations to move to 3rd Street, where she plans to rebrand and reopen by Oct. 3, 2024. “I feel like it’s just evolving,” Eades said. “You’re still going to have that feel to it, because at the end of the day, it’s my personality that’s in the brand. So some of that’s going to remain, but I’m also getting older, too, so I’m definitely evolving and so are the styles. We’re always up for change and moving forward and modernizing a little bit. It’s an exciting time.” The store’s

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With over 30 years of professional business experience, including 27 years in commercial banking roles, Pat Buehring, executive vice president - regional president for Busey Bank in the Gateway Region, has a vast knowledge of the St. Louis commercial lending landscape and the concerns facing local business owners. What does the commercial lending market look like right now? The commercial lending market has been a roller coaster lately with the ripple effect caused by higher interest rates, but…

(The Center Square) – U.S. District Court Judge J. Randal Hall issued a temporary restraining order Thursday against U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona to stop a third attempt at forgiving student loans.

The upcoming Bruce Springsteen and The E Street band tour documentary has a release date.Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band, shot during the band’s current reunion tour,…

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MORO TOWNSHIP, Ill. – Madison County Coroner Stephen P. Nonn has identified an Alton man who died Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 3, 2024, in a motor vehicle collision in Moro Township, Dorsey, Illinois. The victim, James H. Roberts, 67, of Alton, Illinois, sustained fatal injuries when his semi-truck was struck by a dump truck on Illinois Route 159. The incident occurred near the intersection of North Deer Park Drive at approximately 3:28 p.m. Roberts was driving a semi-truck hauling rock southbound when a northbound dump truck, also hauling rock, crossed the center line. The driver of the dump truck reportedly applied brakes to avoid a fuel tanker that had stopped in the northbound lanes to make a left turn into a driveway. Emergency responders from the Dorsey and Prairietown Fire Departments arrived at the scene, and paramedics from Alton Memorial Ambulance transported the driver of the dump truck to a local hospital for treatment. Roberts was pronounced dead at the scene by Madison

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EDWARDSVILLE – The Nature Preserve Foundation is pleased to announce its annual fundraiser, "Wine and Whiskey for the Watershed," taking place on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at 6:30 PM at the historic Ink House in Edwardsville, Illinois. This year’s event promises an unforgettable evening featuring a curated selection of wines and spirits, along with culinary delights from some of the region’s finest restaurants. “Wine and Whiskey for the Watershed” offers attendees a unique opportunity to indulge in over 60 exceptional wines and spirits, courtesy of Koerner Distributing Inc. Attendees will have the opportunity to purchase the wines and spirits available for (from the) tasting at special event discounts through the event’s retail partner, Bin 51 Wine & Spirits (In Edwardsville). The evening will also showcase signature dishes from seven acclaimed local restaurants: 1818 Chophouse, Cleveland Heath, Bella Milano, Moussalli’s Prime, Mio Osteria

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A motorcyclist was killed in a crash Wednesday on Highway CC in Jefferson County.

The Madison County coroner on Thursday identified the Alton man who was killed earlier this week in a two-truck crash in Dorsey, Illinois.

A woman died Monday afternoon when she drove into the path of an SUV on Highway 67 in Jefferson County, authorities said.

The semitruck collided with a dump truck that had crossed the center line to avoid hitting a stopped fuel tanker.

Trial began Tuesday in Florida for four activists accused of illegally acting as Russian agents to help the Kremlin sow political discord and interfere in U.S. elections.

On This Day, Sept. 5, 1981 ...Fleetwood Mac star Stevie Nicks topped the chart with her debut solo album, Bella Donna, which was produced by Tom Petty and Jimmy Iovine.The album featured four…

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A stranger allegedly swam in a St. Louis County homeowner's pool last month, then later trespassed into her garage before being arrested earlier this week.

SEDALIA — On a hot and humid afternoon in the Swine Barn of the Missouri State Fair in Sedalia, brothers Cole and Ty Murphy keep watch over their two hogs. Ty, 14, said he likes the hard work caring for pigs requires. “Every night we’re walking them for five to 10 minutes, working hair, cleaning […]