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WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Monday, Sept. 8, 2025, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) issued the following statement after U.S. Steel management alerted Granite City Works that, by October, they will no longer be receiving slabs. This comes after the Nippon Steel deal to acquire U.S. Steel failed to include any assurances or investment for Granite City Works. “Once again, President Trump has turned his back on America’s working men and women – and today, no community feels that betrayal more deeply than Granite City. Workers there have just been notified that, come October, no more slabs will be delivered to the mill, drastically impacting their operations. “Back in 2018, President Trump came to Granite City to boast about the supposed revival of American steel manufacturing. Now, he’s sold U.S. Steel to a foreign company and has put the very jobs he claimed to be saving on the chopping block. “Granite City Works deserved more than empty

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It's been a week since Michael Stipe took to social media to clarify some of the lyrics to R.E.M.'s iconic tune "It’s the End of the World as We Know It (And I Feel Fine)," but…

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EAST ST. LOUIS — Grandparents Day at James Avant Elementary School in East St. Louis School District 189 on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, brought students and their grandparents together for a day filled with celebration and connection. The event honored the important role grandparents play in the lives of students, providing inspiration and support. Throughout the day, students, known as Thundercats, shared hugs, smiles, stories and special moments with their grandparents, creating memories intended to last a lifetime, East St. Louis School District 189 said in a statement. The district expressed its gratitude to all the grandparents and family members who attended, recognizing their presence as a vital part of the school community. The celebration underscored the district’s commitment to fostering strong family ties and support networks for its students.

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ALTON – Local authorities have charged residents of Alton and Highland in separate but similar cases of home repair fraud involving elderly victims. Austin T. Frasier, 28, of Alton, was charged on Sept. 5, 2025 with one count each of aggravated home repair fraud and theft of property by deception from an elderly person (both Class 2 felonies), as well as a violation of the Illinois Roofing Industry Licensing Act (a Class A misdemeanor). On March 1, 2025, Frasier allegedly entered into a fraudulent contract with an elderly victim to perform roof repairs on her Granite City home using new roofing materials. Frasier reportedly entered into the $8,259.26 contract knowing he had no intention of performing the work. In addition to stealing over $8,200 from the elderly victim, Frasier also allegedly represented himself as a roofing contractor without being properly licensed as required under the Illinois Roofing Industry Licensing Act. Frasier’s case was presented b

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EAST ALTON — The 30th annual East Alton Soapbox Derby took place Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, drawing a sizable crowd to Berkshire Boulevard under clear skies. The event began with the National Anthem and a silent prayer to honor those who lost their lives in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Several area fire trucks and police cars paraded down Berkshire Hill with sirens wailing, setting the stage for the races. Racers paired off to navigate the course lined with safety cones, finishing amid hay bales. “This is awesome and the best day of my life,” one young racer said. The East Alton Fire Department sold its popular pulled pork, adding to the event’s offerings. Alongside the races, attendees enjoyed food, drinks, an inflatable obstacle course, and new this year, race cars on display for children to explore. Longtime attendees noted that the favorable weather contributed to a strong turnout for the annual community gathering.

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Democrat Cleaver is watching as GOP-controlled state House attempts to redraw Congressional district to make Democrat victory unlikely in Kansas City area.

A longtime open internet activist recently asked me whether I’d reversed my position on internet openness and copyright because of AI. The question caught me off guard—until I realized what he was seeing. Across the tech policy world, people who spent decades fighting for an open, accessible internet are now cheering as that same internet […]

BRIGHTON - A motorcycle was struck by a car at 7:29 a.m. Monday on Crystal Lake Road just east of Grange Hall Road in Brighton, resulting in a head injury to the motorcyclist, authorities said. The victim, a 38-year-old man, was riding the motorcycle when he was hit by a car driven by an 18-year-old male, according to Jersey County Sheriff Nick Manns. Sheriff Manns said the injured motorcyclist was flown to St. Louis University Hospital for treatment. “We do not believe it is a life-threatening injury,” Sheriff Manns added. The circumstances leading to the collision remain under investigation.

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Proposed legislation in Jefferson County, Mo. aims to ban swimming and wading in the Big River at Rockford Beach Park due to safety concerns, with at least seven people having drowned in the river since 2014.

Catherine Hanaway is the first woman to serve as Missouri's attorney general.

ALTON - Keith Short isn’t like most attorneys. Short, of Keith Short and Associates, P.C., in Alton, regularly tries his cases in front of a jury — and wins. He works hard for his clients to help them with injury and workers’ compensation cases. In a recent interview on “Our Daily Show!” with C.J. Nasello , Short reflected on his career and shared more about his 30 years of experience as a local attorney. “I’ve tried probably more jury trials than anyone I know,” Short said. “I did five last year. Most lawyers don’t do five in their whole career.” Short explained that jury trials are becoming increasingly rare. It’s much more common to settle. As a result, Short regularly sees lawyers who have never been in the courtroom before. He encourages people to do their research when choosing an attorney, especially if they think it might go to trial. “People don’t realize how few trials actuall

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CASEYVILLE — The Caseyville Police Department announced the arrest and charging of two men in connection with a series of burglaries and thefts targeting local businesses between May and September 2025. On September 5, officers apprehended Jerry L. B. McCallister, 39, of Granite City, and Gabriel E. Valades-Gonzalez, 25, of State Park-Collinsville, following a vehicle pursuit and investigation into multiple break-ins. The arrests came after months of coordinated efforts by Caseyville officers, detectives, and the Metro East Auto Theft Task Force. The investigation began with a burglary reported at Bobby’s on the Rocks, 1050 South Main Street, on May 7, 2025. Two male suspects forced entry overnight, stealing merchandise, cash, and money from gaming machines. On September 2, 2025, Triple J Towing at 1880 Black Lane reported a burglary and theft, with surveillance footage capturing the suspects. The following day, officers responded to a forced entry and theft from three

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JERSEY - Jersey Community Unit School District No. 100 recently recognized Abby Chin, a senior and Adobe intern, for her innovative bulletin board design at Jersey Community High School. Chin’s work, which now enhances a hallway at the school, was publicly acknowledged by the district. The design project reflects a collaboration between the student’s internship experience and the school environment. The district expressed gratitude for Chin’s contribution, highlighting the positive impact of student involvement in school improvement efforts.

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Saint Louis Zoo WildCare Park has welcomed its first camel herd this summer, featuring three young Bactrian camels named Jasper, Opal, and Sardonyx.