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ALTON - Riverbend Head Start is one of 17 agencies that receives assistance through Community Christmas, and the organization encourages people to support the initiative so their families can enjoy the holiday. Community Christmas is an annual initiative sponsored by United Way. Freer Auto Body in Godfrey will support Community Christmas with a Christmas in July fundraiser on Friday, July 18, 2025. Gene Howell, the president of Riverbend Head Start, emphasized that the fundraiser is a great chance to support the cause and help their families have a merry Christmas. “Community Christmas obviously is about preparing for the holidays. What better time to start than now for our families?” Howell said. “For a lot of our families, the biggest thing is they get the message from the community that, hey, we care about you and your kids. The kids, the message they get is they get something for Christmas that’s not used. It’s brand new, and that’s

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The World Literacy Foundation announced today that Caryn Jones will be a Youth Ambassador for 2025. She will serve as a local advocate, aiming to increase education and community awareness about the importance of reading and writing and lift literacy rates in Missouri City and beyond. Caryn will join a global group of 15- 26-year-olds from 90 countries striving to improve literacy outcomes for disadvantaged children who struggle to read. Caryn, a 17-year-old young woman with an unwavering passion for becoming a WLF ambassador, shares, " I love to read and learn, and I want that door to be open for everyone, regardless of their background or circumstances. I believe literacy is one of the most powerful tools for creating change, as it reduces inequality, empowers individuals, and opens up opportunities in every aspect of life. " Caryn is committed to ensuring everyone can access literacy resources. She feels strongly about joining a global initiative recognizing

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ALTON – The Community Hope Center Charity Golf Scramble, presented by Simmons Hanly Conroy, will take place July 18 at The Woodlands Golf Club in Alton. Proceeds from the event will help Community Hope Center provide groceries, warm meals, clothing, household items, and community navigation support to hundreds of families in the region who are facing food insecurity and other crisis situations. “Simmons Hanly Conroy is honored to be a longtime champion for Community Hope Center, and we are very proud to support its incredible work helping to provide area families with hope and basic necessities,” said John Simmons , chairman of Simmons Hanly Conroy, which is a national leader in the legal representation of mesothelioma patients and their families. “We look forward to this year’s Charity Golf Scramble and encourage all our community partners to join us for this great cause.” Registration for the Community Hope Center Charity Golf Scramble

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Actor Stephen Graham, who just scored Emmy nominations for acting in and co-creating the Netflix series Adolescence, plays Bruce Springsteen’s father in the upcoming film Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere. And apparently…

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GRANITE CITY – Granite City Community Unit School District #9 announced its school supply lists for the upcoming 2025-26 school year, which is set to begin on Thursday, August 14. Additional items may be added by individual teachers at the start of the year. It is recommended to purchase additional basic supplies during the “Back to School” sales especially things like pencils, paper, spiral notebooks, pocket folders and crayons. GRANITE CITY HIGH SCHOOL (9th-12th Grade) - ENGLISH | SPANISH COOLIDGE JUNIOR HIGH (7th & 8th Grade) - ENGLISH | SPANISH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Kindergarten-6th Grade) - ENGLISH | SPANISH LAKE EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES CENTER - ENGLISH | SPANISH Enrollment and registration remains open for the 2025-26 school year and GCSD9 families can register by using your SKYWARD account on a web browser. For all NEW enrollments, visit the Enrollment/Registration website for required documents prior

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The Trump administration invoked the Alien Enemies Act to expedite its ejection of anyone not white enough to be considered worthy of citizenship. ICE raids occur daily, performed by masked officers who look more like cartel thugs than US law enforcement officers. The excuse for evoking a law last used to dump anyone looking vaguely […]

GRANITE CITY – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that lane closures on Illinois 3 between Schaefer Road and the McKinley Bridge in Madison County, originally scheduled to begin Monday, July 14, have been postponed to Monday, July 21, weather permitting. Under the updated schedule, one lane will remain open in each direction. However, two lanes will be open between 20th Street and Broadway during the following times to reduce commuter delays: 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. southbound 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. northbound The lane closures are part of a $25.87 million pavement resurfacing project expected to be completed by mid-summer 2026. Drivers are encouraged to reduce speed, be alert for changing conditions, obey all construction signage, and refrain from using mobile devices while approaching and traveling through the work zone. For IDOT District 8 updates, follow us on the social media platform X at @IDOTDistrict8 or view area construction details on IDOT’s

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GODFREY - Clearwave Fiber aims to support the community in Godfrey and beyond. As an internet fiber company, Clearwave Fiber works hard to provide reliable, fast internet to 5,000 homes and businesses in Godfrey, as well as throughout Illinois, Kansas, Georgia and Florida. But Shelley Hallier, Senior Vice President of Marketing, explained that their reach extends beyond the internet and into the community. “We believe that internet is no longer a luxury. Great internet is really a necessity, and we’re really excited to provide that to Godfrey,” she said. “When we come in and invest in a community like Godfrey and some of the surrounding areas in Southern Illinois, we also invest in the organizations and the youth. The real purpose is to ensure that folks in the community have access to the technology that they need to connect and thrive and pursue their dreams no matter where they live, in a small town or a small city or a big city.” To this

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From Resident Magazine: St. Louis, a city with a rich cultural legacy and one of America’s most iconic landmarks, is poised to redefine its skyline and urban identity. While known historically for its gateway role in westward expansion, the city is now experiencing a modern evolution rooted in architectural ambition, strategic development, and sustainable innovation. […]

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by Tom Finan, Executive Director, Construction Forum What should we call the effort by St. Louis Board of Aldermen President Megan Green to push through a reduction in minimum residential lot sizes to make it easier to build needed homes in the City? How about “a start”? Since the May 16th tornado members of our […]

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From Mercy: A long-term commitment to achieving sustainability goals has earned 21 Mercy facilities a top national award for responsible stewardship of energy and water. The American Society for Health Care Engineering (ASHE) announced 15 Mercy hospitals and six other Mercy facilities earned its Sustained Performance Award for 2025. The award goes to health care […]

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The Village of Dolton recently purchased the childhood home of Pope Leo XIV for $375,000, and is working to obtain landmark status for both the home and the abandoned St. Mary's of Assumption church and school, in an effort to bring tourism and economic growth to the area.

A two-story house in Wildwood is up for sale, and while on the outside it may look like a traditional three-bedroom house, a massive miniature world hides itself in the basement.

ALTON – An Alton resident accused of mob action and illegal weapon possession faces multiple felony charges. Randolph L. Smith, 43, of Alton, was charged on July 8, 2025 with a Class 3 felony count of felon in possession of a weapon and a Class 4 felony count of mob action. Smith allegedly acted together “with an unidentified assailant” and struck the victim about the head and body, according to charging documents. Smith also possessed a Beretta 9mm handgun, which was illegal for him to possess given his 2024 felony conviction of possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance in Madison County. The Madison County State’s Attorney’s Office filed a petition to deny Smith’s pretrial release from custody. According to the petition, the victim reported being approached by Smith on the street before Smith and a second assailant knocked the victim to the ground and began kicking him. “Video confirmed these events,” according to

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On Tuesday afternoon, U.S. Senators Eric Schmitt (R-MO) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) introduced the "Graham Hoffman Act," increasing the penalties for crimes against first responders.

The Missouri Attorney General's Office is ordering records from a St. Louis-area skydiving company as part of its effort to remove St. Louis Sheriff Alfred Montgomery from office.