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LeadHERship Seminar Set for September 25 in Alton

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GODFREY — Women in the Riverbend are invited to connect, learn, and grow at the upcoming LeadHERship Seminar, taking place Friday, September 25, at Enjoy Church in Alton. Presented by the RiverBend Growth Association and co-sponsored by Cope Plastics and Waggoner Equipment Rental, the LeadHERship Seminar is designed to empower women through professional development, meaningful connections, and conversations focused on leadership, personal growth, and success. The event will bring together

Former Bethalto Attorney Faces Federal Fraud Charges

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EAST ST. LOUIS — A former Bethalto attorney appeared in federal court Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, on 15 federal charges alleging he stole more than $400,000 from bank accounts belonging to minors he had been appointed to represent in Madison County. David K. Elliott, 41, was indicted by a federal grand jury Aug. 18, 2026, on bank and mail fraud charges related to his appointments as guardian ad litem for four minors. The indictment alleges Elliott used fraudulent court orders to withdraw

John Simmons Shares Goals for Alton's Film Industry

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ALTON - Alton’s film industry is coming to life with new filming and economic development opportunities. “Herbert West: Reanimator” is a psychological horror movie that was filmed in Alton earlier this summer. Between this movie, which will likely premiere in theaters later this year, and the “Food Is Love” TV show’s decision to center several episodes around Alton, John Simmons believes Alton’s film industry is on the rise. “The future

NAACP Illinois State Conference to Hold 89th Annual Convention in O'Fallon

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O'FALLON — The NAACP Illinois State Conference of Branches is pleased to announce the 89th Annual NAACP Illinois State Conference Convention, hosted by the NAACP O'Fallon Branch, September 18–20, 2026, at the Regency Conference Center, 400 Regency Park, O'Fallon, Illinois. This year's convention theme, "We the People," is a reminder that equal rights, quality education, accessible healthcare, and diversity, equity, and inclusion are within reach when communities come together with

OSF Dietitian Offers Simple Ideas For School Snacks

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Kids are back in school, and between early bus rides, a packed day of classes and after-school activities, they can get hungry. So, what should parents pack to give their children the energy they need throughout the day? Nicole O’Neill, RD, a dietitian with OSF HealthCare, says parents should remember that kids have different nutritional needs than adults. “They need fuel, so you have to give them good fuel,” she says. “Things like protein, fiber and fats are going

Florissant Host 9-11 Remembrance

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CITY HONORS 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF SEPT. 11th WITH JOINT CEREMONY AT VFW POST 4105 Florissant Valley Memorial Post 4105, the VFW Auxiliary, the City of Florissant, and Friends of Veterans invite the public to join them Friday, September 11, 2026, in commemorating the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, honoring the 2,977 lives lost and […]

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Albion West End Tops Out. Interior Renderings Released.

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The northern edge of the Central West End skyline seen on September 9th 2026 from Art Hill. The 30-story high-rise apartment building at Lindell and Kingshighway has topped out and, in doing so, has completed a wall of buildings stretching from Barnes Jewish Plaza on the South to Maryland Plaza on the North. The site was never home to a previous structure, a rarity in the City. Albion West End was originally announced in February 2022, had a new design revealed in January 2025, and began...
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