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The St. Louis native advanced by taking advantage of the newly instituted repechage round.

SWANSEA - State Senator Christopher Belt joined the Office of the State Fire Marshal in announcing applications are now being accepted for the Small Equipment Grant Program. “With support from Small Equipment grants, our first responders are able to operate more smoothly and have access to the resources they need,” said Belt (D-Swansea). “When we invest in our first responders and their work, we’re investing in the public safety of our communities too.” The Small Equipment Grant Program assists fire departments and not-for-profit ambulance services in Illinois, particularly those experiencing difficulty in generating the necessary revenue for small equipment. The grants allow eligible applicants the opportunity to purchase small tools and equipment they may otherwise not be able to afford. A total of $4 million in funding will be available through this year’s program to eligible fire departments and EMS services. All interested departments should

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GODFREY - Lewis and Clark Community College is meeting the changes and challenges in the growing real estate field by offering classes to help individuals enter that career field as brokers. An individual must pass a total of 75 hours of instruction to take the Real Estate Broker’s licensure exam. Lewis and Clark is offering three different classes of Real Estate, all of which are needed for the exam: Real Estate Brokerage (Two sections available) (REAL 135-A6) – 7-9:40 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays, Aug. 28 – Oct. 16 OR (REAL 135 -01 ) – 9:25-10:40 a.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, Aug. 27– Dec. 19 Real Estate Transactions (REAL 136 – B6) – 7-9:40 p.m., Monday and Wednesday Oct. 21 – Dec. 18 Real Estate Transaction Applications (REAL 137 – 60) – 7-9;40 p.m, Tuesday, Nov. 19 – Dec. 17, 2024. All three classes are in-person or online on the college’s Godfrey Campus and will be taught by local real estate professional

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EAST ALTON — The Annual Madison County Illinois Scanner Page Food Drive is now underway, with donations being collected until Aug. 31, 2024, at various locations throughout the county. This community initiative, spearheaded by Chris Rhodes, a correspondent for Riverbender.com, aims to gather non-perishable food and personal hygiene items for distribution to local food pantries. Chris Rhodes, who founded the Madison County Scanner Page in 2015, shared that this year's food drive holds special significance. "This year’s food drive is in memory of my dad Mike Rhodes, who passed a year ago this Friday," Rhodes said. "He was a big supporter of the food drive every year. He helped drop off boxes and helped collect food over the years I've been doing it. Last year in the middle of the food drive he passed away." Chris' mom, Karen, and grandfather, Gene, have assisted for multiple years in the program and he said he greatly appreciates their help. Rhodes has placed 33 donation

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WOOD RIVER/GRANITE CITY - B. Dean Webb, President of the Greater Madison County Federation of Labor AFL-CIO (GMCFL), is pleased to announce the upcoming Labor Day Celebrations. This year’s theme is “It’s Better In A Union.” Union members and their families are invited to enjoy a morning of fun at the Annual Wood River Labor Day Parade to be held on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024. This year’s parade will begin at 10 a.m. at the famous Roundhouse located at 633 N. Wood River Avenue in Wood River, Illinois, and proceed south along Wood River Avenue and will turn east on Feguson Avenue, then turn north on 6th Street and end at Emerick Sports Complex in Wood River. Katie Stuart is this year’s Wood River Parade Marshall. The celebration continues at Emerick Sports Complex, Illinois, where the James Stanley Charity Softball Tournament will wrap up and union members and their families are welcome to enjoy food and refreshments (wrist bands are required to attend

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With Congress slow-rolling AI regulations, voters need to verify before sharing.

The ongoing archival series of Joni Mitchell albums continues with Archives, Vol. 4: The Asylum Years (1976-1980), due out Oct. 4.Available as a six-CD, a four-LP or a digital version,…

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"Dead End Thoughts Under a Crawling Sky" is out August 16, with a release show at Red Flag planned for the following night.

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CHICAGO - Governor JB Pritzker, joined by legislators, civil rights leaders, and activists, recently signed multiple bills designed to further protect reproductive rights in Illinois. The package of bills signed includes HB581, which ensures that pregnant women can access needed emergency medical care, HB5239, which expands Illinois’ shield laws, and HB4867, which clarifies and expands the Illinois Human Rights Act to prohibit discrimination based on reproductive health decisions. “It is no longer enough to legislate for the current moment. We sadly have to anticipate a future when the Supreme Court and other bad actors further restrict and punish women seeking to exercise their medical rights and control over their bodies. ? These new laws will ensure that women in Illinois and those travelling from out of state can avoid persecution and discrimination on every level,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “These laws work together alongside the legislation my administration

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EAST ALTON – The National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC?) is celebrating Environmental Educator Jolena Pang, recently selected as one of the RiverBend Growth Association and Alton Telegraph’s 20 Under 40 Professionals for 2024. This recognition honors 20 outstanding young leaders under 40 years of age who have made significant contributions to their communities and industries. Pang joined NGRREC 15 months ago and has quickly made an impact through her dedication to environmental education and innovation. Her efforts include organizing the exhibitors and layout for the 21st Annual Water Festival, launching NGRREC's inaugural World Water Day Photo Contest and Exhibit, and spearheading the revitalization of Project WET (Water Education Today) in Illinois. “Jolena's recognition is a testament to her passion for connecting to people with the natural world and her remarkable dedication and innovation," said former NGRREC Environmental

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SPRINGFIELD – Before you head out to enjoy the Illinois State Fair, take a moment to review some tips for the best experience. Grandstand If you purchased mobile tickets, be sure to download the tickets to your Ticketmaster app, prior to arriving at the Fairgrounds. This will ensure you have a consistent and reliable wifi signal to minimize any delays getting into the concert. New this year: For the safety of artists and their audiences, no outside drink containers will be allowed inside the Grandstand during concert events. This includes, but is not limited to: Bottles Cans Stanley and other reusable cups Refillable souvenir cups Additionally, all beverages sold within the Grandstand will be opened at the time of sale. Drinks sold on the track (standing room only section) will be poured into a plastic cup. No bottles or cans will be allowed on the track. Weather All Grandstand concerts are rain or shine. The decision to cancel a concert due to severe

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The exhibition centered on womanhood is the St. Louis artist's first solo show.

ALTON - Foster’s Light in the Dark , a new nonprofit in the Riverbend region, will host an Overdose Awareness Day event. From 6–8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, at Russell Commons Park in Alton, community members can learn about substance use resources and honor those who have been lost. Attendees will light candles for their loved ones, share local resources and learn more about Foster’s Light in the Dark. “Our community needs this. We need this,” said Christina Foster Beegle, founder of Foster’s Light in the Dark. Beegle started the organization to remember people who have been lost to drug overdose or suicide. She is open about her own history of substance use and the loss of her three brothers to suicide. The nonprofit aims to eventually build a memorial park in Alton that provides a space for community members to honor their loved ones. Beegle knows it’s expensive to hold a funeral or burial, so they hope to shoulder

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Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey narrowly avoided being questioned under oath about his contact with a Jackson County official when he was granted a motion to dismiss his lawsuit against the county on Thursday.  Bailey, who filed suit against the county late last year over its property tax assessment process, was ordered by the judge […]

The St. Louis icon was arrested at about 5 a.m. Wednesday at the Hollywood Casino.

Rashad Farmer was murdered in 2015 in the Wells Goodfellow Neighborhood. He was only 23 years old, and his case is still unsolved.

Director of 15 world premieres for the company, Robinson has been its artistic director since 2008.

From Missouri Independent:  Patrick McKenna, director of the Missouri Department of Transportation, on Wednesday said he will leave his post after almost nine years on the job. McKenna announced his decision near the end of a meeting of the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission in Poplar Bluff. He did not give a date for his […]

The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile will make several stops this week in the St. Louis region this week.