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ALTON - On Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024 at 6 p.m., George Provenzano will present his “The Semples of Alton” lecture at the Genealogy & Local History Library, 401 State St., in downtown Alton. In 1836, General James Semple moved from Edwardsville to Alton to take advantage of better opportunities for real estate development in what then was a very rapidly growing city on the Mississippi River. For the next fourteen years, Semple and his family lived in a large country home in Semple Town , a residential subdivision that he platted in a picturesque setting on elevated acreage just north of Alton. When he moved to Alton, Semple was serving as Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives in the Illinois General Assembly. He had been elected to three consecutive terms as representative from Madison County. In two of these terms, Semple served concurrently with an awkward-looking, ambitious politician from Sangamon County named Abraham Lincoln. While living in Alton, Semple

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ALTON - The National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC) will host its November STREAM Series event at The Old Bakery Beer Company in Alton, giving community members the opportunity to mingle with reps from NGRREC and the Missouri Botanical Garden. It will take place from 5-7 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024 at 400 Landmarks Blvd. in Alton. “Join us for a celebration of community science,” Environmental Educator Erica Doerr said. “This free event will showcase how community members contribute to vital research projects that impact our environment and public health.” The Missouri Botanical Garden will highlight its Mosquito Alert STL program. This initiative uses qualitative and quantitative research methods to understand how communities can partner with public health agencies to advance scientific understanding of mosquitoes. Participants will learn how community scientists are helping to investigate mosquito control strategies that

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Green Door Art Gallery presents Naturally Abstract, featuring paintings by Sheldon Johnson, mixed media paintings by De’Joneiro Jones, fiber art by Suzy Farren, sculptures by Lisa Hilton and jewelry by […]

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FLORISSANT, Mo. – Dumpsters are set up in Florissant for people to get rid of anything damaged during the flooding this week. The dumpsters are located at St. Ferdinand Park between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. The city notes that they’ll accept all items except electronics.

EDWARDSVILLE - Enjoy the sounds of the season when Opera Edwardsville takes the stage at the Wildey Theatre in Edwardsville, Thursday, Dec. 19, for its signature holiday concert. Tickets are on sale now for this festive event. The one-hour long program includes a quartet of outstanding soloists performing holiday classics and festive hits. Tickets are sold through the Wildey Theatre Box Office and can be purchased online, by phone or in person. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit: www.operaedwardsville.org . Guest artists include Opera Edwardsville favorites Amy Tommey, soprano; Karen Kanakis, soprano; Emily Fons, mezzo; Limmie Pulliam, tenor; Michael Kelly, baritone; and accompaniment by Opera Edwardsville pianist and artist-in-residence Joseph Welch. SIUE music student Benjamin Moore will be the student spotlight performer. Opera Edwardsville Founder and Artistic Director Chase Hopkins will emcee the event. As part of the event, a champagne toast will be hosted

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DeKALB – More than 587 students received their bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees from Northern Illinois University in August. Included among the graduates was Torrie Gilmore of Jerseyville, who earned a Master of Arts in Teaching in Elementary Education. About Northern Illinois University Northern Illinois University is a student-centered, nationally recognized public research university with a global network of nearly 260,000 alumni. With expertise that benefits its region, the country and the world, NIU offers more than 170 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs across seven colleges: Business, Education, Engineering and Engineering Technology, Health and Human Sciences, Law, Liberal Arts and Sciences, and Visual and Performing Arts. Through its main campus in DeKalb and education centers for students and working professionals in Naperville and Rockford, NIU serves a diverse and international student body of over 15,400. The

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STAUNTON - During their Employee Appreciation Week celebration in October, the employees at Madison were challenged to donate non-perishable items for the local food pantries as part of a team bonding exercise. The Madison employees collected a total of 10 milk crates and multiple boxes of food. The items were then divided evenly between the Mt. Olive Care Center, the Bunker Hill Food Pantry, and the Staunton Helping Hands Center. These donations are just a small part of Madison’s commitment to care for the communities that they serve. Along with donating to the local food pantries, Madison is also sponsoring the Community Hope Center’s Christmas Toy Drive once again! Please help spread the love to a child for Christmas by donating a new and unwrapped toy for girls and boys ages 0-12. Toys will be accepted anytime until December 6th in their main office lobby located at 21668 Double Arch Road in Staunton. They thank you in advance for your generosity this holiday season!

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ALTON - The year might be winding down, but Alton Little Theater is still busy with preparations for several upcoming productions, including “A Christmas Carol,” “Sing in the New Year” and “The Exes.” Lee Cox, executive director, noted that the shows will be a lot of fun for performers and audience members alike. She is especially looking forward to “A Christmas Carol,” which premieres in mid-December at ALT. She plans to decorate the theater like a Victorian Christmas, and she can’t wait to share the holidays with the community. “I’m going to really knock myself out,” Cox said. “I want the foyer to be beautiful because I want a lot of first-time people to come and see that we’re a little different from community theaters that they may already have gone to. We’re just one little stop under professional, because we can’t pay the big bucks, but we have some true quality people.”

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Key Takeaways: Exercise doesn't need to stop during pregnancy! Cardio is great to improve cardiovascular health for mom and baby Lifting weights is still safe to do! Don't do any exercises that inflict trauma on the stomach Speak with your OB/GYN about exercise plans Gym moms, if your child is a future Olympic athlete, you’ll always be able to say you were their first-ever gym partner. Becoming pregnant doesn’t mean you have to toss your exercise plan to the side, says Mfowethu Langeni, DO, a family medicine physician at OSF HealthCare who specializes in obstetrics. In fact, it’s the opposite! “Whatever you are doing activity-wise before pregnancy, you can keep on doing those as far as your body will let you," Dr. Langeni says. “Early on in pregnancy, you will have that added weight and body changes. But exercising is totally normal and is actually recommended, about 150 minutes per week.” As your baby sits and kicks in the

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BELLEVILLE - Collinsville recorded a 4.3 percent unemployment rate in September 2024 compared to 4.6 percent in 2023. St. Clair County boasted a 4.7 percent unemployment rate in September 2024 compared to September 2023 and Belleville stood strong at 4.8 percent compared to 5.3 percent a year ago. East St. Louis’ unemployment stood at 7.6 percent, but was down from 8.1 percent a year ago. Granite City recorded a mark of 4.9 percent in September 2024 compared to 4.5 percent a year. O’Fallon stood strong at 4.4 percent compared to 4.3 percent a year ago. The metro areas which had the largest over-the-year percentage increases in total nonfarm jobs were the Carbondale-Marion MSA (+1.9%, +1,100), the Champaign-Urbana MSA (+1.0%, +1,300), and the Springfield MSA (+1.0%, +1,100). The metro areas which posted the largest over-the-year decreases in total nonfarm jobs were the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island IA-IL MSA (-1.3%, -2,300), the Danville MSA (-1.1%, -300), and the Peoria

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EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville’s unemployment rate dipped to 3.5 percent in September 2024, down from 3.8 percent in September 2023. Madison County posted a rate of 4.2 percent, compared to 4.4 percent a year ago, while Jersey County stood at 3.9 percent, Calhoun at 4.2 percent and Greene County and Macoupin County at 4.1 percent. Alton’s unemployment rate was 5.8 percent, compared to a year ago. Over-the-year, total nonfarm jobs in the state increased in nine metropolitan areas and decreased in five for the year ending September 2024, according to data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (DES). Over-the-year, the unemployment rate decreased in eight areas, increased in five, and was unchanged in one. “An expanding labor market and job growth across the state continues to instill drive and motivation in workers and jobseekers searching for new employment opportunities,” said Deputy Governor

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ST. LOUIS – St. Louis Metropolitan Police are investigating a deadly shooting in south city. Officers were called to Klocke Street off of Louisiana Avenue in Dutchtown around 3:20 p.m. Friday. When officers arrived they found a man with critical injuries. EMS rushed him to the hospital where he later died. Police haven’t released any [...]

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) issued the following statement after Donald Trump was elected the 47th President of the United States: “As deeply, deeply disappointed as I am by the results of the election, make no mistake: my Democratic colleagues and I—unlike many Republicans after the 2020 election—will uphold the will of the American people, fulfill our constitutional duty and do our part to ensure a peaceful transfer of power. Vice President Harris should be proud not only of her campaign, but also of helping reestablish the quintessential American tradition of accepting the results of our elections. In this country, party loyalty must never take priority over the oath we swore to support and defend our Constitution. “I also sympathize with the millions of Americans who are distraught by the knowledge that Donald Trump will soon be President once again. To each of you, please know that I am as dedicated today as I’ve ever been

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The Poplar Street Bridge, which has never been known by its formal names, opened on this day in 1967.

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum will display an original edition of the Gettysburg Address from Nov. 15-24. Details:

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Most people agree that actual facts matter – in such activities as debate, discussion and reporting. Once facts are gathered, verified and distributed, informed decision-making can proceed in such important exercises as voting. But what happens when important, verified facts are published and broadcast widely, yet the resulting impact proves underwhelming – or even meaningless? […]

Republicans, eyeing such a close result, will try to overturn the state’s new right to abortion. It’s just a question of how.

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