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Faced with putting up hefty bonds to clean up their mess, operators are instead taking a pass on selling off dying wells.

Green Door Art Gallery presents Naturally Abstract, featuring paintings by Sheldon Johnson, mixed media paintings by De’Joneiro Jones, fiber art by Suzy Farren, sculptures by Lisa Hilton and jewelry by […]

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GRANITE CITY - One man faces six felony charges for a string of vehicle burglaries in Granite City over the course of three days. Torrey W. Sergerson, 28, listed as homeless out of Granite City, was charged with six counts of burglary on Nov. 21, 2024, after being charged with an initial count of burglary on Nov. 19, 2024. All charges were classified as Class 3 felonies. On Nov. 19, Sergerson allegedly entered a Chevrolet Cobalt without authority, intending to commit a theft. On Nov. 21, he reportedly entered another six vehicles without authority, including a Chevrolet Traverse, Jeep Liberty, Chrysler Town & Country, GMC Acadia, and Nissan Xterra, each located at various addresses around the city. A petition to deny Sergerson’s pretrial release adds he was “found in possession of stolen property from six (6) vehicle burglaries occurring over the course of three days.” He was also on parole at the time of the incidents and had an outstanding warrant from th

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EAST ALTON – After its 22nd Annual Water Festival was rained out in September, the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center took the experience on the road. NGRREC’s Education team launched the first Water Festival on Wheels (WOW), a mobile version of the popular event, and visited North Elementary School in Godfrey on Nov. 1, engaging around 150 fifth grade students across six different classes. "While we were disappointed to cancel the original Water Festival, we were excited to launch WOW and continue offering engaging water education opportunities for students," Environmental Educator Jolena Pang said. "The support from our partners and the teachers and staff at North Elementary made this first mobile Water Festival a great success." Pang worked closely with seven local partner organizations to create a hands-on educational experience, bringing water education directly to students on North’s football field, just next door to NGRREC’s

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ALTON - Jayden Snow is a well-rounded student athlete and performer. For his hard work, Jayden Snow is a Hayner Public Library District Student of the Month for Alton High School. As a senior at Alton High School, Snow has had the opportunity to get involved in a variety of programs and extracurriculars. He has been a thespian since his freshman year, and he joined the chamber choir during his sophomore year. He has been recognized by the Illinois Music Education Association two times as a member of their auditioned performance choir. Snow also plays tennis, and he was tapped to join the varsity team as a sophomore. In the past few months, Snow has discovered a new passion as a member of Scholar Bowl. He enjoys challenging himself as a member of the Math Team and the Physics Club. He was also recently inducted into National Honor Society and Mu Alpha Theta, a mathematics honor society. These memberships require high grades and many hours of community service. Snow often

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ALTON - The Alton Band and Orchestra Builders will host their 35th annual Olde Alton Arts and Craft Fair. On Saturday, Dec. 7, and Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, community members are invited to Alton High School to shop handmade products, including jewelry, decor, clothing, and more. Proceeds from the fair go to the Alton Band and Orchestra Builders (ABOB) to boost the Alton Community Unit School District #11 music program. “The event supports Alton's music programs and is a wonderful way to celebrate the arts while contributing to a meaningful cause,” said Amy Macias, who organized this year’s fair alongside her husband Brian. “The Craft Fair is truly instrumental (pun intended) in ensuring all Alton School District students have access to the exceptional music program. Every dollar raised supports the district’s band and orchestra programs, allowing ABOB to fund essential resources so no student is left behind.” Breakfast starts at 8 a.m. on both

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(The Center Square) – Eleven states, led by Texas, have sued the three largest institutional investors in the world for allegedly conspiring to buy coal company stocks to control the market, reduce competition and violate federal and state antitrust laws.

Inspection reports show staff exposed residents' naked bodies through windows, failed to report abuse and did not secure personal funds.

At the 50th Annual Christmas Traditions on Main Street, you won't find anybody worried about the possibility of snow. In fact, they welcome it.

A Metro East racetrack will be torn down as part of a $21 million publicly funded redevelopment.

A Brentwood condo previously occupied by two St. Louis Cardinals players is on the market.

The Iowa Board of Medicine said Dr. Brett Snodgrass of Hazelwood, “has again failed to produce sufficient evidence to … show that he has been rehabilitated.”