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The St. Louis-based natural gas utility company has promoted from within to fill the role of a retiring C-suite executive.

The high-energy entertainment experience blends cutting-edge technology with physical activity.

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ALTON — The Haskell House in Alton is set to host a series of festive events this December, offering community members a chance to celebrate the holiday season. Margaret Hopkins, a spokesperson for the Haskell House, said from noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7, the playhouse will welcome Santa Claus for a special appearance. Attendees can have their pictures taken with Santa for a fee of $2. In addition, the Haskell House will feature a variety of items for sale, including bracelets, jewelry, and ribbons. The following week, on Friday, Dec. 13, the playhouse will open its doors from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for visitors to view its Christmas decorations and a unique collection of 40s and 50s "bobbleheads or nodders." "These vintage Christmas-themed candy containers, reminiscent of 19th-century German designs, have been loaned to the playhouse by Pam and Gary Voyles of Country Meadows Antiques, located at 401 E. Broadway in Alton," Hopkins said. Hopkins expressed gratitude for

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Former East St. Louis City Manager Carlos Mayfield has been charged with misusing city funds and fraudulently using a credit or debit card, and is currently wanted by authorities for failing to surrender.

Here is Look #1: On a national level, there's nothing to see. Housing is historically plentiful. Here's Look #2: This is new building activity, and nationally it once again looks OK. But building has nearly ground to a halt in Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston, New York City, Baltimore, and Washington DC. There ...continue reading "Two looks at the housing crisis"

EDWARDSVILLE — The National Art Honors Society at Edwardsville High School hosted an after-school workshop on candle making this week, inviting all students to participate in the event titled "Teach Your Craft." The workshop, led by N.A.H.S. secretary Charlotte Welch, took place recently and aimed to engage students in a hands-on artistic experience. During the event, students rotated through various stations where they learned about the intricacies of candle making. Participants had the opportunity to customize their creations by adding color, essential oils, and decorative elements. The workshop not only provided a creative outlet for students but also served a philanthropic purpose, as profits from the event will be donated to the Glen-Ed Food Pantry. The initiative reflects the National Art Honors Society's commitment to fostering creativity while supporting the local community.

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EAST ST. LOUIS – The Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Special Investigations Unit continues to combat public corruption with a recent case involving charges against a former city official. ISP worked with the Saint Clair County State’s Attorney to bring charges against 60-year-old Carlos Mayfield of East St. Louis. On April 3, 2024, ISP received an allegation of theft and official misconduct against former East St. Louis City Manager Carlos Mayfield. ISP immediately began an investigation into Mayfield’s conduct and special agents found evidence Mayfield knowingly used City of East St. Louis funds for personal gain. On October 1, 2024, an arrest warrant for Mayfield was issued and served to Mayfield’s attorney for one count of Theft $500-$10,000 of Government Property (Class 2 Felony) and one count of Fraudulent Use of a Credit/Debit Card (Class 4 Felony). Despite weekly contact with Mayfield’s attorney, Mayfield still ha

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"HUD will continue to monitor the situation and work with the owner ... to make sure ... that the residents have access to decent, safe, and sanitary housing.”

Solis Agrosciences, a St. Louis-based provider of agtech research services, has acquired the DNA analysis platform of another locally based agtech firm.

Here's another Milky Way picture. It's not a great one, taken at the tail end of the season and requiring a lot of processing to get rid of some weird coloring. But lots of stars! I'll be trying again with my new camera, but not for another six months or so. For the time being ...continue reading "Lunchtime Photo"

Current Yes frontman Jon Davison has issued a statement regarding the copyright lawsuit filed by his former friend and bandmate Riz Story.Story, whose legal name is Rudolph Zahler, is claiming Davison…

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Douglas Shelton-Herron, 27, was convicted in September of second-degree murder and armed criminal action in the February 2022 shooting death of Lekeshia Stokes, 39.

A venue opening this week in Clayton will be the city’s only permanent rooftop bar and restaurant.

A Cole County judge on Tuesday ordered the Missouri Department of Social Services to pay more than $115,000 in legal fees and a $5,000 penalty for “knowingly and purposefully” violating the state’s open records law. In September, Judge Jon Beetem determined that the department violated the Sunshine Law by wrongfully withholding public records based on […]

ALTON – It’s the season when red kettles begin popping up everywhere – on store counters, in restaurants and outside popular Christmas shopping locations, reminding us that the holidays are a time of caring and sharing. The Salvation Army’s annual Red Kettle Campaign kicks off this coming weekend with Chairs John and Cathy Keller at the community tree lighting on Nov. 22 at Lincoln Douglas Square in Alton. The event begins at 6 p.m. and includes a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus as well as caroling, hot chocolate and cookies. Children from The Salvation Army After School Program will perform a hip-hop dance and a special rendition of “The Twelve Days of Christmas.” For those unable to attend the Tree Lighting in person, portions of the event will be streaming live on Riverbender.com, hosted by Riverbender’s C.J. Nasello and the Big Z’s Mike Roberts. The Red Kettle Campaign officially began at Walmart stores on Nov. 16 and will launch

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First Mid Bancshares Inc. has appointed the CEO of a Wisconsin-based public company to its board of directors.

The idea is a new concept from a James Beard-nominated St. Louis chef who, for a premium, will host the dining experience personally.

GRAFTON - During the Grafton Country Music Festival, Mary Jo Cote and Dan Ebbing expressed their excitement to share the event with the community. Cote, who owns Grafton Pub, was particularly excited about the music. She said Grafton Pub was “hopping” with musicians like Dakota Danielle, Midwest Avenue and more. Meanwhile, Chamber of Commerce President Ebbing was pleased with the turnout as hundreds of people flocked to Grafton for the weekend. “Grafton is blessed,” Ebbing said. “There’s no doubt about it. The cars are lined up as far as I can see on Main Street coming into town.” This was the second annual Grafton Country Music Festival, complete with live music at almost every bar and contests throughout the weekend. Cote encouraged people to get down to Grafton Pub in time for their Mr. and Mrs. Country Music Festival coronation. “We’ve been preparing all week,” she said. “We’ve been working all

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