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BELLEVILLE - Community members will participate in a “Take Back the Night” walk to raise awareness about sexual violence. At 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Southwestern Illinois College (SWIC) in Belleville, students, elected officials and community members will come together for a walk through campus followed by testimonials and presentations. “Showing that there’s a community that’s coming together for the event that all want to support not only sexual assault survivors but the community in general, for all facets — that’s the important part,” said Ella Huppert, who works with Metro East Every Survivor Counts. The walk was organized in part by Metro East Every Survivor Counts , a local organization that serves as a sexual assault crisis center. They provide medical advocacy, counseling and more to survivors. Metro East ESC has collaborated with HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital and Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners,

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he Missouri chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) pushed for tougher legislation Monday as it held its first-ever candlelight vigil inside of the Capitol’s rotunda in response to deaths caused by drunk driving

PIASA - Mason Cougill, a standout guard and defensive tackle at Southwestern High School, has officially signed his letter of intent to play football at Knox College in Galesburg. The announcement was made recently, highlighting Cougill's commitment to continuing his athletic career at the collegiate level. Southwestern Head Football Coach Pat Keith praised Cougill's contributions to the team, noting that he was a key player and a two-year starter. “He had a good season; he was primarily an offensive guard in our system,” Keith said. Cougill's performance on the field has earned him recognition as the Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Male Athlete of the Month for the Piasa Birds. The signing marks a significant milestone in Cougill's football journey and reflects his dedication to the sport. Knox College will welcome him as part of its football program, providing him with an opportunity to further develop his skills and compete at a higher level.

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Duane Daniels, who retired in 2022 after 34 years with the fire department, fills a vacancy left by Bettye Battle-Turner’s resignation in November.

GLEN CARBON - Patrick Gierer, a sophomore hitter for the boys' volleyball team at Father McGivney Catholic, has had an outstanding start to his 2025 season and has helped the Griffins get off to a 4-4 start. Gierer thus far has served up 11 points and an ace, with 29 kills, a total of six assists, eight blocks, and 46 digs in his first eight matches of the season. He played very effectively in McKinney's win over Bunker Hill 25-10, 25-13 at the McGivney gym on April 3, 2025. In his post-match interview, Gierer feels that the Griffins are starting to come together as a team, and are ready to open up and go on a big roll. "I'm feeling really good," Gierer said. "These past few games, we've really started to come together, and I'm really excited for the rest of the season." The preseason training went very well for the Griffins, he also felt, and the team had fun preparing for the 2025 campaign. "Oh, yeah," Gierer said. "A lot of fun." Gierer is also a goalkeeper for the boys'

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Sen. Mary Elizabeth Coleman recently announced that she’s not running for re-election. Who could replace her?

Forget fuel and fire: blood is that which Metallica desires.The metal legends have announced a partnership with the American Red Cross to organize blood drives at stops on the upcoming…

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They kept drugs, cash and guns separately. They never used phones to discuss business. And they lived by a code.

Kids across the country get excited about new animated series and can’t wait to see them. That’s one reason students at City Academy in St. Louis were thrilled to be the first to get an exclusive look at the trailer for the "Iyanu", a fantasy animated series that premiered on the Cartoon Network, Saturday, April 5, and on Max, Sunday, April 6. The series is about a teenage girl who lives in a magical land and discovers she has superpowers.

WEST ALTON - The Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary, the Audubon Center at Riverlands and the national Leave No Trace program have collaborated for several days of environmental fun. At 6 p.m. on Friday, April 11, 2025, community members are invited to a trivia night at Old Bakery Beer Co. in Alton. The free event will include trivia about birds, the Leave No Trace principles, and more. On April 12, community members can sign up for a “Trash Bash” cleanup on Ellis Island, followed by the Watershed Festival at the Audubon Center in West Alton. “Essentially, the Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary is being recognized as a National Spotlight area,” explained Corrine O’Brien. “That is a good environmental natural space that folks can come out from the community and celebrate how lucky we are to have it, and also give back and learn a lot about the Leave No Trace principles.” As part of this recognition, the Riverlands Migratory Bird

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More than a decade ago, Congress tried to pass SOPA and PIPA—two sweeping bills that would have allowed the government and copyright holders to quickly shut down entire websites based on allegations of piracy. The backlash was immediate and massive. Internet users, free speech advocates, and tech companies flooded lawmakers with protests, culminating in an “Internet Blackout” […]

Wine distributors and importers are pausing shipments amid uncertainty with costs, an official with a local shop said.

A man shot overnight in north St. Louis remains in critical condition at the hospital.

Homicide Detectives are investigating after the body of an unidentified female was located on March 30, 2025 in the rear of the 4400 block of Marcus Avenue.

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Original Beatles drummer Pete Best is retiring.The news was announced on social media by Pete’s brother Roag Best.“Well what an absolutely wonderful ride we’ve had. However, everything comes to pass,”…

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Levels of distressed real estate debt are rising in the St. Louis region, according to an analysis from a real estate data analytics firm.

GRANITE CITY – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that rehabilitation of a crossing by Norfolk Southern railroad on Missouri Avenue between Konzen Court and West Pontoon Road in Madison County will require a full closure beginning, weather permitting, Monday, April 14. A posted detour will be in place to safely guide motorists around the closure, which is expected to conclude Friday, April 18. Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to detour signs in work zones, obey the posted speed limits, refrain from using mobile devices and be alert for workers and equipment. For IDOT District 8 updates, follow us on Twitter at @IDOTDistrict8 or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com.

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TROY – A teacher for the Triad School District has been charged with grooming a 14-year-old student and more, according to newly released court documents. Michael L. Smargiassi, 59, of Highland, was charged on April 4, 2025 with Official Misconduct (a Class 3 felony), two counts of Grooming (both Class 3 felonies) and Battery (a Class A misdemeanor). From Aug. 21 to Oct. 7, 2024, in his capacity as a public school teacher, Smargiassi allegedly attempted to “seduce, solicit, lure, or entice a child … to engage in any unlawful sexual contact” on multiple occasions, according to charging documents. A petition to deny his pretrial release states the victim was one of his students. “Two students reported to school officials with the Triad School District that was having inappropriate communication with his student on October 7, 2024,” the petition states. “School officials discovered hundreds of pages of emails between the defendant and starting

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