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Bill would explicitly classify Federal Emergency Management Agency disaster response activities as essential functions, exempt from any shutdown restrictions

ROXANA - Local audiences can enjoy world-class magic on small town stages through Wonderment Academy and Four Magic Productions. At 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, you’re invited to The Nazarene Community Theater in Roxana for a show filled with “magic, mirth and mystery.” Tony Loving, a magician and owner of Four Magic Productions, looks forward to sharing the stage with his fellow magicians and bringing a ton of fun to the Riverbend region. “There’s a lot more to magic than just pulling rabbits out of hats,” Loving said. During the Oct. 25 show, audience members will enjoy magic by Professor Longhair, John Johnson, Josh Weldner, Steve Zuehlke, and Professor Enigmata. It costs $20 if you buy tickets online , or you can buy them at the door for $25. Four Magic Productions will also perform on Dec. 12 and 13, 2025, at Alton Little Theater in Alton, and they have an adults-only show scheduled for Oct. 31, 2025, at The Venue on Main

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EAST ALTON/ALTON — Four individuals were arrested and cited for trespassing near the Bearing Headquarters on the morning of Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, according to local law enforcement officials. The incident took place in the 3600 block of East Broadway in Alton, close to the border with East Alton. East Alton Police and Alton Police collaborated on the operation. "One of those taken into custody had a warrant," East Alton Police Chief Scot Golike said. He noted that the joint effort follows a similar operation the previous day, during which two subjects were arrested on felony charges. "The Alton Police Department and East Alton Police Department both worked on that situation together, too," Golike added. No further details about the individuals involved or the circumstances leading to the arrests were released. Authorities continue to monitor the area.

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Heart’s Nancy Wilson and Aerosmith's Joe Perry are the latest artists added to the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers join a growing list…

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The 2024 law banned homeowner associations from prohibiting neighborhood chickens

With the fall season underway, we will soon start to turn on our furnaces again. Spire provided us with some tips for how to keep homes comfortable and energy efficient for the coming months.

A suspect has been arrested and charged in connection with an armed robbery last week at a St. Louis PNC Bank.

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - One man has been charged after allegedly shooting and killing his brother Monday. According to records, Brion Carter was in an argument with his brother, Branden, that became physical. Brion told his brother to "come outside and handle it," court documents say, as he had an AR pistol in front [...]

EDWARDSVILLE - The Glen-Ed Food Pantry is preparing for a surge in demand as many local families may experience disruptions to their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits beginning in November. The potential interruption is tied to the ongoing federal government shutdown, which has delayed funding for SNAP, as well as new rule changes that make it more difficult for some individuals to qualify or remain eligible for benefits. “These changes couldn’t come at a more difficult time,” said Jane Ahasay, executive director of the Glen-Ed Food Pantry. “As families head into the holiday season, already a period of increased financial stress, many are facing uncertainty about how they’ll afford groceries. We’re doing everything we can to ensure no one in our community goes hungry.” The pantry expects to see a significant rise in both existing and new clients as a result of these federal changes. Current SNAP recipients may experience

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Brion Carter, 26, was charged with second-degree murder and armed criminal action.

QUINCY — Governor JB Pritzker today joined local, state, and community leaders to celebrate the grand opening of the new Illinois Veterans’ Home at Quincy -- a nearly $300 million investment delivering modern, safe, and dignified living for Illinois veterans. Funded through the Governor’s historic Rebuild Illinois capital program, the project includes a 260,000-square-foot long-term care facility and an 80,000-square-foot independent living residence designed to meet veterans’ needs for generations to come. “Illinois’ veterans deserve the very best care and comfort,” said Governor JB Pritzker . “This new home at Quincy honors their service with state-of-the-art facilities that prioritize dignity, safety, and community. It represents the very best of what Rebuild Illinois was created to do — to invest in people, not just projects.” The scope of work for this project also included a campus rehabilitation involving existing

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Tower Grove CDC’s Sustaining Housing Dreams Fundraiser was a sold-out success, bringing together over 160 guests at Das Bevo for an inspiring evening celebrating community leadership and neighborhood revitalization. Thanks to the tremendous generosity of our supporters, we raised over $70,000 to sustain our mission of creating affordable housing and strengthening St. Louis neighborhoods.

A heartfelt thank-you to our Presenting Sponsor, Mangrove, and to all of our generous partners and contributors, including at the top levels:
Dream Builder Sponsor: First Bank

Excellence Award Sponsors: EM HARRIS Pat & Jane Tracy Fund, Midwest Bank Center, and St. Louis Community Credit Union

Supporting Sponsors: Great Southern Bank, Peoples National Bank, American Electric and Data, US Bank, PNC Bank, and Commerce Bank

Congratulations to our 2025 Award Recipients:

• Community Partner Award – Dave Krapf, St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department

• Community Service Award – Loretta Hiner, Affordable Housing Trust Fund

• Community Impact Award – Greater St. Louis, Inc. – Tower Grove Connector

• Career Capstone Award – Jim Farrell, Historic Revitalization for Missouri

We’re deeply grateful to our host Debbie Monterrey, our Board President Jason Kempf, and the entire TGCDC Board and Staff for making the evening unforgettable.

📸 View photos from the event: https://www.takemoorepics.com/Customer-Galleries/Events-Gallery/Tower-Grove-CDC-Awards-2025
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COLUMBIA – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that intermittent daytime lane closures will take place on Interstate 255 from Illinois 3 in Dupo to Illinois 3 in Columbia beginning, weather permitting, Tuesday, Oct. 21, through Thursday, Oct. 23. The lane closures are necessary for the evaluation of pavement conditions. Drivers are urged to reduce speed, be alert for changing conditions, obey all construction signage, and refrain from using mobile devices while approaching and traveling through the work zone. For IDOT District 8 updates, follow us on the social media platform X at @IDOTDistrict8 or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com.

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The Party of Free Speech Snowflakes is at it again. Despite Charlie Kirk not actually being a member of the administration or, indeed, a political leader of any sort, the Trump Administration continues to act as though one of its own has been assassinated, rather than just another podcaster who happened to be more popular […]

SPRINGFIELD - Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced more than $11 million in grants to law enforcement agencies across the state to address rising carjackings and vehicle thefts. The announcement was made on Wednesday at the St. Clair County Sheriff’s office in Metro East. The Illinois Vehicle Hijacking and Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention and Insurance Verification Council, overseen by Giannoulias’ office, distributed $11.95 million to six agencies for the fiscal year 2025. The funding, sourced from the insurance industry through a $1 fee per insured passenger vehicle, supports personnel salaries, technology, vehicle tracking devices, body cameras, drones, and other tools to combat auto crimes. “A car is a lifeline for many Illinoisans. It gets them to work, helps them take care of their families and connects them with loved ones. When it’s stolen, it can turn a family’s life upside down,” Giannoulias said. “By strengthening

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