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The lineup for the 107th season of The Muny was formally announced on Wednesday.

The Washington Post reports today that the federal government's routine election monitoring—in place since 1965—is in trouble. Thanks to the Supreme Court's gutting of the Voting Rights Act in 2013, the Justice Department can only enter polling places with permission from state officials—and Republican states are increasingly denying them that permission. That's a problem. But ...continue reading "Federal election monitoring is alive and (fairly) well"

A homeless encampment, north of Downtown St. Louis near the riverfront, must leave the area that they have been sleeping in by Thursday.

In St. Charles County, early voters are dealing with long lines and traffic backups, prompting election authorities to make significant changes to accommodate the more than anticipated large voter turnout.

A police pursuit that involved a suspect firing shots at officers ends with the suspect shot and hospitalized with undisclosed injuries.

ALTON - The 107th Alton Halloween Parade invites community members to enjoy another great year in downtown Alton. Starting at 7 p.m. on Oct. 31, 2024, the parade will travel down Broadway through downtown Alton to Piasa Street. Known as one of the oldest Halloween parades in the U.S., the parade’s organizers look forward to sharing it once again with the Riverbend community. “Since 1916, we’ve had this parade,” said Steve Schwartz, an organizer with the East End Improvement Association. “It’s gotten to be a community event. It’s fun to do. It’s expected within the community. It’s one of the best things that I’ve been involved in.” Schwartz and Greg Erler said that the East End Improvement Association has “a great committee” that organizes the parade every year. This “well-oiled machine” has been working since early September to get everything ready for Halloween night. This year, there

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Jones’ office worked with Alderwoman Clark-Hubbard to file BB 126 to appropriate the remaining funding for a new 911 Dispatch Center

When the government shuts down a protest because both protesters and counter-protesters are physically attacking each other, it’s not a “heckler’s veto.” It’s just common sense, even though there was very little of that on display during the protest, nor during law enforcement’s belated response to the violent confrontation. But Warren Balogh thinks only his […]

ALTON/GODFREY - Liz Campbell is the chair of this year's Community Christmas campaign and Margaret Freer, owner of Freer Auto Body and her company are again leading the charge for the upcoming Community Christmas campaign, which aims to support local families in need during the holiday season. "We need locations for boxes," Margaret Freer said. "They can email millie.bond@stlunitedway.org or call Freer Auto Body at 618-466-6151. Boxes will be distributed November 4 and 5 and will be picked back up December 4-5." This year, the event will take place with agencies shopping at Target on Nov. 12, 2024, and Nov. 13, 2024, funded by contributions from the community during the Christmas in July initiative. Freer emphasized the importance of the Community Christmas program, stating, "Community Christmas is a value asset to the community. Our community embraces this with open arms and enables those in need to experience the magic of Christmas." Freer noted Liz Campbell's enthusiasm for

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WOOD RIVER - Riverbend Family Ministries is gearing up for their busy season. During Wood River’s Downtown Trick-or-Treat event, Rachael Craddick stopped by “Our Daily Show!” to share information about the organization’s work and upcoming banquet. Craddick explained that Riverbend Family Ministries (RFM) helps many people in the community through their collaborative model. “November and December are typically our busiest months, so a lot of great things happening, a lot of people being helped and lives changed,” she said. “It’s been great. We’re able to help a lot of the community members that are coming in.” RFM works with families that are experiencing violence, substance use, homelessness, poverty and other crises. Craddick noted that a lot of people come to RFM for rental and utility assistance. But RFM also works with several partners to provide holistic services for clients, including Amare , Metro

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PEORIA – OSF HealthCare is pleased to announce the official establishment of OSF Healthcare Ministries as a Diocesan Public Juridic Person (Diocesan PJP), in partnership with the Catholic Diocese of Peoria. OSF Healthcare Ministries will now serve as the sole corporate member and canonical sponsor of OSF Healthcare. This marks an important milestone for the organization, ensuring a strong foundation for the continued delivery of exceptional, faith-based care. The Holy See has approved this transition and Most Reverend Bishop Louis Tylka has issued a decree officially designating OSF Healthcare Ministries a Diocesan PJP. The Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis, who have been integral to the health care Ministry for over 147 years, will continue to play a vital role in this new structure. The OSF Healthcare Ministries Board will include five Sisters: Sister Agnes Joseph Williams, O.S.F., Major Superior; Sister Judith Ann Duvall, O.S.F.; Sister Theresa Ann Brazeau, O.S.F.;

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