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An 18-year-old was arrested in connection to the murder of Shabrya L. Hudson.

The victim was Michael B. Touchette of Belleville, coroner says.

ALTON — Authorities arrested Joshua L. Glen-Colley, 18, of Alton on Monday, July 7, 2025, in connection with the July 4, 2025, homicide of 17-year-old Shabrya L. Hudson, who was fatally shot inside her home in the 900 block of Oakwood Avenue. Detectives from the Alton Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division took Glen-Colley into custody at approximately 11:30 p.m. Monday in the 600 block of Stowell Street without incident. The arrest came following a day of intensive investigation and interviews with individuals connected to the suspect. Glen-Colley faces multiple charges filed earlier Monday by Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine, including two counts of first-degree murder, aggravated discharge of a firearm, and aggravated unlawful possession of weapons. Also charged in relation to the incident is Morgan E. Booth, 23, of Alton, who was taken into custody Monday and charged with obstructing justice. She was subsequently released in accordance wit

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ALTON - The Hayner Public Library District has a busy summer ahead. Executive Director Mary Cordes expressed her excitement to offer all the great activities, programs and more fun that the library has planned through July and August. She encourages people to come out and enjoy all the free events. “We’ve got a lot of people who are using us and just doing a lot of different things,” she said. “What I love about our staff is, it’s like, you know what, let’s just try it. Just try something new, and if it works, great, and if it doesn't, we’ll try something else different. We’ve come up with some good programs that way.” At 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at Hayner Library’s Alton Square Mall location, community members are invited to the bimonthly X’s and Sews: A Crafting Program event. Cordes said this “perennially popular” event allows crafters to work on their projects while chatting with

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ALTON – Organizers for the 4th annual OSF Saint Anthony’s Health Center Back-to-School Celebration on Saturday, August 2, 10:00 a.m. – Noon, are expecting a crowd of at least 800 for this year’s event at Alton Square Mall. Why? Because that’s how many attended last year’s Back to School event which was also held at Alton Square Mall. This year’s Back-to-School Celebration, sponsored exclusively by Dwight and Cheryl Werts, and Werts Welding & Tank Service, Inc., will distribute school supplies including (but not limited to) paper, pens, pencils, and crayons to the first 500 kids ages 4 to 12 – last year’s event provided school supplies for 500 students. Admission is FREE and the event is open to the public. A pizza lunch complete with chips, cookies, and bottled water will be available while supplies last. “The impact and popularity of this event is best demonstrated in that we’ve seen attendance increase

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St. Louis, Detroit, and Pittsburgh are the last affordable markets for median-income buyers to purchase a home, with the median home listing price in St. Louis being $299,000 and the median household income being $79,869.

ST. LOUIS - The American Red Cross of Greater St. Louis together with BJC HealthCare urges people to give blood as an act of kindness to those who need it most. Donors of all blood types, especially those with type O blood, are needed every day to maintain an adequate blood supply for patients in need. Once a donor has made the commitment to give blood, it is important to take a few simple steps to prepare and help ensure a good donation experience. Get a good night’s sleep, drink an extra 16 ounces of water, eat iron-rich foods to maintain a healthy iron level and consume a low-fat meal before donating. The community is invited to help save lives by donating blood on the dates and times listed below. Those who present to donate will receive a custom BJC HealthCare x Red Cross T-shirt. Friday, July 11, 2025 · Barnes-Jewish St. Peters Hospital-Medical Office Building #1: 11 a.m.–4 p.m. · Progress West Hospital-Conference Room B: 11

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From St. Louis Business Journal: The developer behind a 30-story apartment tower proposed in the Central West End said Tuesday it has closed on financing for the project, a key step in moving toward construction. Developer Albion Residential said it has secured a construction loan from Pacific Life Insurance Co. It did not disclose financial […]

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by Dr. John Gaal Editor’s Note: Each week, Dr. John Gaal, director of worker wellness for the Missouri Works Initiative, a non-profit workforce formed by the Missouri AFL-CIO, collects and comments on news and trends in workforce wellness and life balance. Construction Forum carries the Worker Wellness & Well-Being Blog as a regular feature. The […]

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WASHINGTON — The federal government cannot withhold Medicaid funding from Planned Parenthood for at least the next two weeks, after a district court judge issued a temporary restraining order the same day the organization filed a lawsuit. Republicans included language in their “big, beautiful bill” that would block Medicaid payments from going to Planned Parenthood […]

O’FALLON – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that lane closures will be in place on both directions of Interstate 64 between Illinois 159 and one mile east of West Highway 50 in St. Clair County beginning, weather permitting, Monday, July 14. Traffic will be reduced to two lanes in each direction. The closures mark the start of a multi-phase improvement project along the I-64 corridor from Illinois 157 to one mile east of West Highway 50. The $76.87 million project consists of milling and pavement resurfacing and various overhead bridge repairs. Work will be broken down into the following phases: Phase 1 : Resurfacing I-64 in both directions between Illinois 159 and one mile east of West Highway 50. This work is expected to be completed in late fall 2025. Phase 2 : Repairs to various overhead bridges within the project limits. Work is expected to begin in fall 2025 and be completed by summer 2026. Phase 3 : Resurfacing I-64 in

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The ramp near St. Louis Lambert International Airport will be closed from Friday evening until early Monday for each of the next two weekends.

BELLEVILLE - Doula Lab will offer a baby supplies giveaway and back-to-school event. Located in Belleville, Doula Lab is a pregnancy resource center that offers education and support for pregnant people, postpartum care, and family resources. As they prepare to move to a new location, they will offer a baby supplies giveaway from 3–6 p.m. on July 10 and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on July 12, 2025, at their current spot at 6400 West Main Street Suite 1D in Belleville, followed by a back-to-school kickoff and community baby shower on Aug. 9, 2025, at Belleville West High School. “We want to make it an all-in-one-stop-shop,” said executive director Charity Bean. “When we put these events on, we’re thinking of the entire family dynamic as well as what all resources do people actually need. We wanted to make sure we not only get fun for the entire family experience, but also people leave feeling like the entire dynamic has been served.” The baby supplies

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GODFREY — The highly anticipated Midwest Best of Black Awards Gala returns for its third year on Saturday, July 19, 2025 , at the elegant Lewis & Clark Trimpe Bldg . Known as one of the Midwest’s premier Black excellence celebrations, this black-tie gala will spotlight exceptional entrepreneurs, leaders, and community builders who are making an undeniable impact across the region hosted by K Miller Foundation. This year’s theme: "Legacy in Motion" speaks to the power of honoring the past while building the future through collaboration, innovation, and visibility. The 2025 Gala Highlights Include: · Dynamic Panel Discussion During Dinner Featuring an inspiring lineup of speakers: o LaTonya AnNoor – Executive Business Marketing Strategist & Founder of “Level Up with LaTonya” o Deletra Hudson – The Financial Guru, CEO of Deletra Hudson LLC & Founder of Lipstick and Legacies o Porscha Anderson – Business

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Devo has just released a restored version of their 1976 short film, The Truth About De-Evolution.The nine-minute film, directed by Chuck Statler, has been given a high resolution upgrade by the band’s audio…

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ALTON – Two Alton residents accused of recklessly discharging firearms face felony charges in separate cases. Jashawn B. McLemore, 19, of Alton, was charged on July 1, 2025 with reckless discharge of a firearm and aggravated unlawful possession of weapons (both Class 4 felonies). McLemore allegedly fired a weapon in a reckless manner near the 3300 block of Belle Street in Alton, endangering the bodily safety of nearby residents. His possession of the weapon was unlawful as he had no valid Firearm Owner’s Identification (FOID) card or Concealed Carry License (CCL) at the time of the offense. The state’s petition to deny McLemore’s pretrial release from custody states officers were dispatched to a report of shots fired on Belle Street, where “26 shell casings were collected from the area.” Two nearby witnesses then gave authorities their accounts after seeing McLemore firing a weapon outdoors. “Officers spoke with a witness who advised she

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EDWARDSVILLE - The Edwardsville Municipal Concert Band will perform another free summer concert on Thursday, July 10 at 7:30 p.m. at the Cleaon Etzkorn Bandstand in City Park. This week’s rescheduled program, titled “American Folk Tapestry,” explores a series of works that showcase the sounds of river ballads, pioneer songs, spirituals, Shaker hymns, and more. Each piece is based on traditional songs and shows the work of composers connected to the Midwest, making the program feel both nationwide and close to home. Concessions during the Thursday concert will benefit the SIUE Suzuki Tour Group. Grab a seat, settle in with friends and family, and enjoy a summer evening filled with music from your local community band. Follow the Edwardsville Municipal Band on Facebook and Instagram for more information and updates.

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Mark Perkins is a true believer in the power of green spaces to unify regions and spur development. And that’s what spurred him to take on the challenge of leading the Great Rivers Greenway (GRG) agency after over a quarter-century of public service as City Administrator in Creve Coeur. Perkins recently took the helm of […]

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