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ALTON - A recent court filing shows Red Lobster is rejecting leads of 23 locations by Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. A total of more than 100 Red Lobster restaurants closed earlier in the summer. The Alton Red Lobster at 170 E Beltline Parkway, Alton, is not on the closure list released by Red Lobster corporate. The Alton Red Lobster has always been a strong performer for the company. Once the next 23 Red Lobster restaurants are closed, there will be about 500 left, down from the 650 that existed about a year ago. Red Lobster is in the process of selling its company to Fortress Credit Corp., a lender with restaurant management. The firm recently provided $100 million loan to keep the company in business. These are the Illinois Red Lobster locations set to close: - 1604 N. State Road 50, Bourbonnais -902 Commons Drive, Geneva -4625 N. Sterling Ave., Peoria

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GRAFTON - Raging Rivers WaterPark is excited to announce a special offer in honor of Labor Day Weekend. From Saturday, Aug. 31, through Monday, Sept. 2, 2024, the park will provide free admission to all first responders, including police officers, firefighters, EMTs, and hospital workers. To take advantage of this offer, first responders must present a non-expired, valid work ID or badge at the ticket booth. This initiative is part of Raging Rivers' commitment to honoring those who serve the community, providing them with a chance to relax and enjoy a day of fun at the water park. Raging Rivers WaterPark features a variety of attractions, including a wave pool, lazy river, thrilling slides, and kids area with an interactive play structure and tipping bucket making it an ideal destination for families and friends looking to cool off and have fun. In addition, the park has added an extra weekend to the season and will also be open on Sept. 7 and 8 for a last chance to slide and splash

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Elton John's new documentary is screening at multiple film festivals this fall, but you'll be able to watch it at home in December.Elton John: Never Too Late will arrive on Disney+…

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The Blues would continue with Bally under the arrangement.

EDWARDSVILLE - Two lifelong campers have completely transformed a few acres of their family’s farmland into a temporary home for fellow RV travelers making a stop in Madison County. The brand-new I-55 RV Park & Campground near Edwardsville, built from the ground up by "RVers" Jeff and Kim Bladdick, is now officially accepting reservations . The campground sits on three acres of land at 4260 Blackburn Road, just off Highways I-55 and 143 at Exit 23. Its proximity to Edwardsville and downtown St. Louis makes it an attractive stopping point for travelers coming to, or through, the Metro East region. Not only does the campground boast 20 full hook-up sites with sewer, water, and electricity, they also offer 20, 30 and 50-amp electrical plug-ins, as well as both pull-through and back-in sites on newly level gravel lots. Nightly rates for back-in sites start at $50, while pull-through sites start at $55. Both Jeff and Kim said there was “absolutely”

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Previously unseen footage of David Bowie has just been released to help promote the upcoming Dolby Atmos release of The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From…

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Four lawsuits filed since mid-July argue that the state has intruded on interstate commerce and violated federal property rights protections.

Only 1 in 5 cancer patients respond well to immunotherapy — a treatment that encourages patients’ own immune systems to attack tumors.

GLEN CARBON – State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) is joining an expert from the Illinois Attorney General’s Office to host a Senior Fraud Protection and Advocacy Seminar at Meridian Village next week. They will give a presentation and take questions from seniors on how to better protect themselves from fraud. This event is free and open to seniors. The event details are: Tuesday, September 3 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM Meridian Village Media Room 27 Auerbach Pl., Glen Carbon This seminar will help seniors understand how to recognize potential fraud attempts, learn how to be ready and stop them, and how to use the Attorney General’s Senior Help Line. “I’m dedicated to equipping seniors with the information they need to guard against fraud,” said Rep. Amy Elik. “As scams grow more sophisticated, it’s crucial to be aware and know how to protect yourself. I hope this seminar can provide you with the knowledge an

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WASHINGTON — A Texas federal judge late Monday sided with 16-Republican led states to temporarily block a Biden administration program that grants deportation protections for undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens and a potential pathway to citizenship. The ruling by Judge J. Campbell Barker of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, is an administrative […]

ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis Regional Freightway is launching a new task force in collaboration with the region’s five busiest airports, leading employers in the aerospace manufacturing and service sector and other leaders in education and workforce training. The launch is in response to more than $5 billion in planned investments that are creating urgent demand for workers to fill an estimated 1,000 new positions that will be opening up in the region. The new task force called the St. Louis Regional Aerospace and Aviation Task Force will provide a platform to share industry-related information and details about educational and training programs and events that will support and elevate the continued growth of the region’s aerospace manufacturing and aviation industries, with a key focus on expanding the talent pipeline. Boeing, Missouri’s largest employer, has announced plans to invest $1.8 billion at its facilities by St. Louis Lambert International Airport in St. Louis

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Mahomes Sr. is expected to formally receive five years' probation with intense supervision for the first year during a September court appearance.

Police said the unidentified man was found about 11:30 p.m. near Cora and Evans avenues.

ST. LOUIS – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Louis District in coordination with the non-federal sponsor, Kaskaskia Regional Port District, are planning to implement a navigation improvement project at the Kaskaskia Regional Port District Terminal 2, and are seeking comments on the project. The project, which is authorized through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Continuing Authorities Program, is aimed at improvement of navigational efficiency at the Kaskaskia Regional Port District Terminal 2. The Tentatively Selected Plan includes dredging the river side channel that leads to the Port terminal, known as the south oxbow in the study, and using two dredge disposal areas. A public meeting will be held on September 12, 2024 from 6-8 p.m. at the SWIC-Red Bud campus for anyone interested in learning more about the study or providing feedback to the study team. The Public Meeting is an opportunity for the public to bring to the planning team’s attention local considerations

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Former St. Louis Cardinals skipper Mike Shildt, returning to Busch Stadium for the first time as an opposing manager, marked the occasion with a victory Monday evening. And it seems he has turned the page since his abrupt firing after the 2021 season.

Diamond Sports Group, the parent company of Bally Sports Midwest, just reached terms with the NBA and NHL to broadcast local games for 22 teams – including the St. Louis Blues – this coming season.