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ALTON - The Racial Justice Committee of YWCA Southwestern Illinois recently gifted over 150 books to West Elementary School in Alton, thanks to a $1,700 grant awarded to the Rotary Club of the Riverbend Alton-Godfrey. Rotarians from the Club, also known as Riverbend Rotary, and representatives from the YWCA recently delivered the books to TaRael Kee, the new principal of West Elementary. TaRael, along with School Librarian Steve Doering and students in the library were on hand to receive the books. “Many thanks to the Riverbend Rotary and YWCA for taking time to think about us and our children. These books will go a long way,” says TaRael, noting that he and the teachers have ambitious goals for students at West Elementary and they believe the students have potential to reach those goals. “These kids lit up when they saw the books - they noticed that the books’ characters are like them and look like them.” “We are excited to partner with the YWC

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On This Day, Oct. 4, 1980 ...Queen scored their second #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with “Another One Bites the Dust,” which appeared on their eighth studio album, The Game.The track,…

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The Mentors Matter program is spearheaded by retired SLPS superintendent Kelvin Adams and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri.

Missouri's top disease expert gave an exclusive interview to the Washington Post. Here's what he said.

ALTON - Community members gathered at the YWCA in Alton to hear from incumbent Amy Elik and challenger Nick Raftopoulos at a candidates’ forum for the Illinois House of Representatives 111th District. On Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024, Elik and Raftopoulos spoke about their priorities and answered questions from the audience. The forum began by allowing both candidates to introduce themselves. Elik, a Republican, explained that she is running for a third two-year term. She said she voted against giving money to “illegal immigrants” and for ending the sales tax on groceries. She added that a main priority of hers is “keeping children in schools safe from predators.” “During my last four years, I have been laser-focused on really just trying to make Illinois safer and more affordable, a great place to raise a family, to start a business or maintain a business and a great place to retire,” Elik said. “I’ve done that by holding

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A Macoupin County judge approved the appointment of a special prosecutor to review a criminal case against August Heinz, the funeral home director accused of giving dozens of families the wrong ashes. But the special prosecutor won’t be looking into Heinz’s handling of human remains. The prosecutor is instead looking into whether Heinz committed forgery. And the victim in that allegation is his ex-wife. Michael Havera, of the State Appellate Prosecutor’s Office, entered his appearance in…

EDWARDSVILLE - Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s WSIE 88.7 will wrap up its 2nd Annual WSIE Music Series with Deacon Dan: A Tribute to Steely Dan from 4-6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024 at the Old Herald Brewery and Distillery in Collinsville. The 2024 WSIE series closeout was rescheduled from Sept. 28 due to weather conditions. The series has provided great entertainment for the community since April 2023, featuring live, local talent with great blends of blues, easy R&B and a little rock and roll. There is a suggested donation of $10 at the gate and 100 percent of the proceeds collected benefit WSIE. Housed at SIUE in Dunham Hall, WSIE is a community-supported, non-profit, NPR (National Public Radio) music station that gives listeners in the St. Louis region a break from the “noise,” with an eclectic blend of jazz, smooth jazz, blues, easy R&B and more. Listeners can tune in at 88.7 on their FM dial, online at siue.edu/wsie/, on smart devices

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EDWARDSVILLE - Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s WSIE 88.7 will wrap up its 2nd Annual WSIE Music Series with Deacon Dan: A Tribute to Steely Dan from 4-6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024 at the Old Herald Brewery and Distillery in Collinsville. The 2024 WSIE series closeout was rescheduled from Sept. 28 due to weather conditions. The series has provided great entertainment for the community since April 2023, featuring live, local talent with great blends of blues, easy R&B and a little rock and roll. There is a suggested donation of $10 at the gate and 100 percent of the proceeds collected benefit WSIE. Housed at SIUE in Dunham Hall, WSIE is a community-supported, non-profit, NPR (National Public Radio) music station that gives listeners in the St. Louis region a break from the “noise,” with an eclectic blend of jazz, smooth jazz, blues, easy R&B and more. Listeners can tune in at 88.7 on their FM dial, online at siue.edu/wsie/, on smart devices

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American artist Scott Burton (1939–1989) made what he described as “sculpture in love with furniture.” Highlighting the breadth of Burton’s innovative practice as a sculptor, performance artist and public artist, […]

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Spotlighting her artworks from the Saint Louis Art Museum collection, this exhibition spans the career of Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, one of the most celebrated contemporary artists of Indigenous heritage. Across […]

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Running from April 11, 2024, to Jan. 12, 2025 at the World Chess Hall of Fame, Clash for the Crown explores the histories of the World Chess Championship and the […]

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Japanese people have used silk to create items of clothing and decorative works of art for hundreds of years, ever since the cultivation of silkworms was introduced to Japan from […]

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ALTON - The 7th Annual Alton Cigar Event created by Derrick Richardson will be from 3 to 8 p.m. on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at Bluff City Grill, 424 East Broadway in Alton. This is a rain-or-shine event under the covered outdoor patio. Admission is free to the public. Scott Biancardi, owner of STL Cigars, is amazingly skilled in the art of cigar-rolling, and will roll the cigar of your choice right in front of you. Brandon Shaw aka DJ Brando will be playing a mix of the oldies and the newest hits. According to Richardson, he said this is the only annual cigar event in Alton right now. The Alton Cigar Event is seven years strong. "Since I started the Alton Cigar Event it has been held at Bluff City Grill and Scott Biancardi has been the cigar roller," Richardson said. DJ Brando has been the DJ since 2021." "This event is about fellowship and cigars," Richardson continued."Bluff City has wonderful food and drink selections for purchase. "Every year the attendance gets bigger, and

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The Work of Art: The Federal Art Project, 1935–1943 presents a remarkable group of artworks that reflect the creative efforts of artists working under difficult circumstances. During the Great Depression, […]

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Hazardous materials were found in the home on Lake Constance Drive, which is between Craig Road and Interstate 270.

Missouri’s current restrictions on the use of mifepristone and misoprostol, the two primary abortion medications, likely would face court challenges if Amendment 3 passes.