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The Sleigh Shed

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The Train Shed at St. Louis Union Station has been transformed into a glittering holiday retreat. With wall-to-wall bling, The Sleigh Shed puts the excess of the holidays on full […]

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Rachel Huffman

Beermaster Tour

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Take an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the Anheuser-Busch Brewery in St. Louis. On the Beermaster Tour, you’ll receive an all-access look at how the King of Beers is brewed, visiting […]

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Rachel Huffman

Day Fresh Tour

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The most popular tour at the Anheuser-Busch Brewery in St. Louis gives guests a closer look at the picturesque campus and the on-site brewing methods. Packed with history, the Day […]

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Rachel Huffman

Community Gathers for Heartwarming Tree Lighting in Downtown Alton

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ALTON — The holiday season officially began in Downtown Alton on Friday evening, Nov. 22, 2024, as the community gathered for the annual tree lighting ceremony at Lincoln-Douglas Square. The event, hosted by Alton Main Street, attracted families and friends, creating a festive atmosphere filled with joy and anticipation. The festivities commenced at 5:30 p.m. with free trolley rides from 3rd and Belle Street in Alton. Attendees enjoyed cookies, hot cocoa, and caroling, while costumed characters mingled with the crowd. Santa and Mrs. Claus made their grand entrance at 6 p.m., adding to the excitement of the evening. Alton Mayor Goins hit the light illuminating the Christmas tree, provided by the Alton-Godfrey Rotary Club, at 6:45 p.m. The event also served a charitable purpose and encouraged attendees to bring non-perishable food donations to support the Salvation Army’s food pantry. Sara McGibany, Executive Director of Alton Main Street, expressed her enthusiasm fo

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SIUE Celebrates its Impressive Economic Impact in the Region

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EDWARDSVILLE - Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Chancellor James T. Minor, PhD, shared financial information that touted the University’s remarkable influence in the Southern Illinois region and St. Louis Metropolitan area, such as the more than $1.3 billion of economic impact that includes the benefits of 12,178 jobs, the generation of $144.4 million in taxes and the alumni power of $516.3 million. Minor released the University’s Economic Impact Report , which is made up of 2023 fiscal year data, during SIUE’s Economic Impact Celebration on Friday, Nov. 22 in the Morris University Center’s Legacy Room. Southern Illinois University (SIU) System President Dan Mahony, PhD, also shared highlights from the SIU System’s Economic Report . Also in attendance at the community celebration were Illinois legislators State Rep. Katie Stuart, of the 112th District, State Rep. Amy Elik, of the 111th District, and State Sen. Erica Harriss, of the 56t

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Calhoun County Traffic Stop Results in Drug-Related Arrest

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At 8:45 p.m. on Nov. 16, 2024, a Deputy Sheriff with the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Main Street and County Road, in Hardin, Calhoun County, Illinois. As a result of the traffic stop, Eryka R. Gauntt, aged 31, of Hardin, Illinois was arrested for the following offenses: Possession of Methamphetamine (Less than 5 Grams), Possession of Controlled Substance, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Gauntt was arrested without incident and transported to the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office. All suspect(s) are innocent until proven guilty.

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