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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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Ten hours later, police said, the girl was found dead.

Green Door Art Gallery presents our newest art exhibit, Mary & Breit. This new holiday collection from the one and only Mary Engelbreit will feature her brilliant original drawings of […]

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This fundraiser is for the construction of the National Memorial of Military Ascent, a veteran memorial complex against the limestone bluffs of Grafton, Illinois.

November 9th has witnessed some of the most significant events in history, shaping the course of nations and the lives of millions. One of the most pivotal events that occurred on this day was the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. For nearly three decades, the wall symbolized the Cold War's division between East and West Germany and the broader ideological struggle between communism and democracy. In the late 1980s, a wave of reformist movements swept across Eastern Europe, leading to increasing pressure on the East German government. On November 9, 1989, following a botched announcement regarding travel regulations, thousands of East Berliners surged toward the wall, demanding to cross into West Berlin. The guards, overwhelmed and confused, eventually opened the gates. This moment not only marked the end of the wall but also paved the way for the reunification of Germany and the collapse of communist regimes across Eastern Europe. Fast forward to 1994, when on this day, the first

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Farmers say they want the water, but not if it goes against the allotment they need for the spring planting season.

EDWARDSVILLE - The Edwardsville Police Department will once again offer a firsthand opportunity to experience and learn about law enforcement from the City’s own officers. The 2025 Edwardsville Citizens Police Academy is now accepting applications for the 10-week session that will begin in January. The Police Department is encouraging anyone interested in learning about constitutional law, the rights of citizens, and the duties of law enforcement officers to consider participating. The department offers this annual series of classes to further strengthen the positive relationship between the police and the community. Academy sessions will include tours, demonstrations, hands-on activities and practical exercises that will allow participants to experience life from a police officer’s point of view. The academy will be held on Thursday nights from 6-9 p.m. beginning Jan. 9, 2025 and concluding in mid-March. Course topics will include: Law review Traffic/DUI enforcement

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JERSEYVILLE - This year's Veterans Day events will be hosted by the Jerseyville VFW Post 4528. The Veterans Day parade will start at 10 a.m. Nov. 11, 2024. The parade will line up beside Wells Norris Tire on West Prairie Street and South State Street. It will proceed to the Jersey County Courthouse and the ceremony will be at the War Memorial. The Jerseyville American Legion 492 Color Guard will do the firing and taps. Also the Jerseyville Marine Corps League Robert Windle detachment 1031 and VFW 4528 will present colors. The Jersey Community High School band will also perform. Please bring lawn chairs if needed. The American Legion 492 will have its annual Veterans Day Dinner and will begin serving at 11:30 a.m. If it rains, the parade will be cancelled and the ceremony will be moved to the big pavilion at the American Legion 492.

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