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An eastern St. Charles County state Senate district has been viewed as increasingly competitive.

The suits accuse the former officer of taking the drivers' unlocked phones back to his patrol car during traffic stops and searching for nude photos.

A quick-service burger chain known for its cheeseburger sliders and unusual construction process will start the buildout this week for its first store in the St. Louis area and Missouri.

Police officers found a person who was operating a projector across I-64 from the water tower in St. Charles County.

The new leader of the high-profile coding nonprofit says he'll look to make its job training faster and cheaper in light of large-scale changes to the technology business.

CHICAGO- Today, Governor JB Pritzker, along with the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) and the Illinois Commission on Discrimination and Hate Crimes (CDHC), announced the official launch of Help Stop Hate, a confidential service that provides support and resources to people and communities affected by hate. Hate crimes reached an all-time high in 2023, with 11,862 incidents reported to the Federal Bureau of Investigation. “Across the nation and right here in Illinois, we have witnessed a rapid rise of hate crimes and discrimination. We – those who stand against hate, those who stand by our neighbors, and those who stand up for a free and inclusive Illinois – must take action.” said Governor JB Pritzker. “I’m proud to officially launch Help Stop Hate, a new resource that will help protect and empower victims and witnesses to incidents of hate. Through a free, confidential, and multi-lingual service, individuals can report hateful

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ALTON - Alton Main Street presents First Fridays, a late night art and shopping experience which spans 14 locations across the Downtown Alton district. This series is held on the First Friday of October, November and December, providing shoppers with an opportunity to check out new shops and galleries and visit familiar favorites to experience art and great specials at each business. Participants are offering a variety of discounts, refreshments, and giveaways. Everyone who has their passport stamped at a minimum of 8 locations will be entered into a drawing for a $100 gift certificate to any participating business. Free parking is available in the lot next to FLOCK Food Truck Park & Bar, located at 210 Ridge Street, and a free shuttle bus will be provided from 5:00-8:00 p.m., running a continuous loop between all participating locations. On Friday, November 1st, start your evening by picking up your First Friday passport at any participating location, then hop on the shuttle

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ALTON - The 18th Domestic Violence Memorial Service honored two Madison County residents who were lost to domestic violence this year. Roadecker “Roe” Watts and Amy Lynn Delacruz were remembered during the memorial service on Oct. 29, 2024. The service also recognized the 49,651 Illinois residents who received direct domestic violence client services between July 1, 2023, and June 30, 2024. “We’re here to remember those who have lost their lives here in Madison County over the last year,” said Pastor Jim Johnston. “What happens to them happens to us. It affects us, and that’s why we feel the need to have organizations like what we have to address the needs of the people, but also the justice of the people.” The annual memorial service took place at Alton Memorial Hospital. In addition to recognizing those who have been lost, people with lived experience told their stories. Those who work with domestic violence survivors also came

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There are at least 17 bank locations within a two-mile radius of the loan production office, including the new $40 million headquarters of First Bank at 11901 Olive Blvd. and branches of Enterprise Bank & Trust, Bank of America, Chase Bank, Commerce Bank and U.S. Bank.

EDWARDSVILLE – R.P. Lumber Co., Inc. plans to acquire Guyot Lumber, an independently owned retailer of hardware, lumber, and building materials in Perryville, MO. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The transaction, scheduled to close on Friday, November 1st, marks R.P. Lumber’s eighth acquisition this year and its first location in Perry County, MO. With this acquisition, the retailer at 800 W St. Joseph St., Perryville, MO, will become R.P. Lumber’s 88th location and its 21st in the Show Me State. Rick Guyot, co-owner of Guyot Lumber along with his brother Jim Guyot, expressed his sentiments, stating, “Our family takes a lot of pride in this business, in our people, and in Perryville. When we decided we wanted to transition out of ownership, we knew we wanted our legacy to be inherited by an honest, well-respected peer familiar with the southeast region of Missouri, and I think we’ve found the perfect fit with R.P. Lumber.” “The Guyo

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ALTON - A man from Alton faces multiple felonies after allegedly battering a victim and stealing their car in a Godfrey parking lot. Forrest S. Bayer, 28, of Alton, was charged with vehicular hijacking (a Class 1 felony), offenses related to motor vehicles (a Class 2 felony), and aggravated battery (a Class 3 felony). On Oct. 10, 2024, Bayer allegedly punched a victim multiple times in the face before stealing the same victim’s car and fleeing the scene. The incident unfolded shortly before Madison County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a stolen vehicle report, according to a petition to deny Bayer’s pretrial release. The victim advised officers she had dropped Bayer off at the Godfrey Walmart, but noticed her phone was missing after she left. When she returned to the Walmart parking lot, she saw Bayer walking near an OSF HealthCare Medical Group building. “Defendant entered 's 2003 Pontiac motor vehicle, demanding that she get into the passenger seat,”

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TROY - Triad High School’s Fine Arts Department presents its fall play, The Lost Boy by Ronald Gabriel Paolillo . It will be performed in the school’s cafetorium at 7 p.m. on Thursday, November 7, Friday, November 8. “Despite finding success and fame as a writer, James M. Barrie is dissatisfied with his work and his life. He returns to his hometown in Scotland to visit his mother, who still blames him for the long-ago death of his older brother in a skating pond. Haunted by the tragic accident and his mother's harsh words, James slowly begins to confront his family's tragic past with the help of an unexpected friendship and his own gift for storytelling. This fictionalized account of the birth of Peter Pan will warm the hearts of audiences everywhere who remember the magic and mystery of The Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up.” The cast includes senior Wyatt Boyer as Barrie, sophomore Gwen Wright as his mother (Margaret Ogilvy Barrie) and Neverland mermaid Meranda,

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When the New York Times famously covered its entire front page in 2016 with reports about the FBI's last minute investigation of the "existence of emails," you could at least argue that this really was news. The Times overdid things, that's all. Behold the front page of Politico today: This is all about fake Republican ...continue reading "Politico floods the zone over fake “garbage” outrage"

A Kansas City-based cannabis firm is opening a second dispensary in the St. Louis region.

Today on TAP: Trump has tapped into an undercurrent of crude hatred and encouraged his supporters to express it. Where does all this hate come from?

Heart has revealed the special guests who will be joining them on their Royal Flush tour in 2025.The band has booked Squeeze, Cheap Trick and Lucinda Williams to open for them…

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GODFREY - Illinois Central School Bus gave away $1,500 worth of candy at their annual Bus ‘R’ Treat event. From 5:30–7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024, kids were invited to the Illinois Central School Bus lot at 4525 N. Alby in Godfrey for drive-thru trick-or-treating. School bus drivers and monitors decorated their buses and dressed up in costume to hand out candy. “It’s a lot of fun. Last year we saw over 1,000 kids,” said Deb Dameron with Illinois Central School Bus. “ love coming through and seeing their drivers and monitors all dressed up…That’s why we do it, to get involved with the community.” Hundreds of families from the Alton Community Unit School District #11 stopped by the event on Oct. 24. Kids could visit with their bus drivers, show off their costumes and collect plenty of candy. Dameron said Illinois Central School Bus also gave out a hiring flier to every car that came through. There is a nationwide

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