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ALTON - Alton’s boys soccer team is primed for a strong season under head Coach Greg Nasello after an enormous amount of work by the team and coaches over the summer. Coach Nasello took over the program last year and made extraordinary strides with the team by the end of the season, including a huge win over Southwestern Conference foe O'Flallon. Coach Nasello has high hopes for this year’s boys soccer squad, which opens at home at Public School Stadium at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024. Alton JV boys soccer opened with a 6-0 win over Roxana in the East Alton-Wood River Tournament. The boys as a group are Auto Butler Male Athletes of the Month for their efforts over the summer in preparation for the 2024 fall season. The squad consists of sophomore Nolan Snyder, a goal keeper; sophomore Patrick Henley, a goal keeper; sophomore Luke Gallivan, defender, midfielder; junior Benny Helfrich, a defender, midfielder; junior Benjam Helfrich, a defender, midfielder; senior

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EAST ST. LOUIS – A district court judge sentenced two Columbus, Ohio, men to federal prison for burglarizing several pharmacies of oxycodone, hydrocodone and morphine pills with intent to illegally distribute the controlled substances. George H. Cunningham, 42, was sentenced to 100 months’ and Tarvin M. Hamler, III, 43, was sentenced to 96 months’ imprisonment after pleading guilty to conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute controlled substances: oxycodone, hydrocodone and morphine, conspiracy to commit burglary involving controlled substances and burglary involving controlled substances. “Targeting, disrupting and burglarizing locally-owned pharmacies that provide vital healthcare services impair rural communities, and controlled substances must be lawfully distributed by medical professionals to help prevent misuse and abuse,” said U.S. Attorney Rachelle Aud Crowe. “I commend the DEA agents for their efforts to piece

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Discover an exciting variety of events in the area, from AP Cigar After-Hours, Alton Wine and Jazz Festival, the 48th Annual St. Louis Gateway Postcard Club Show in Caseyville, and much more. Whether you're a sports enthusiast, a collector, or simply looking for a fun family outing, there's something for everyone. For a full listing of events, visit Riverbender Events . If you want to ensure even more of the region is aware of your event email cj@riverbender.com and explore our range of Event Promotion Services! Featured Your weekend starts on Thursday when AP Cigar takes over Mac’s air-conditioned smoking patio for AP Cigar After Hours! On the last Thursday of every month, offering a lively evening filled with free appetizers, a cash bar, a full menu, off-track betting, poker machines, and plenty of TVs. Attendees can take advantage of a special cigar deal, which includes an event t-shirt and entry into a prize drawing—you must be present to win, so stick around

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A jury here awarded $3 million to a man who was shot by a security guard at a downtown gas station that later closed amid persistent complaints about crime.

ALTON - At 8:05 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, the Alton Police Department responded to reports of gunshots near the intersection of Pearl Street and Liberty Street. Alton Police Chief Jarrett Ford said officers promptly arrived at the scene, secured the area, and determined that no individuals were injured in the incident. Preliminary investigations indicate that the individuals targeted by the suspect were not chosen at random. The Alton Police Department confirmed that the shooting was not a random act of violence and reiterated that, fortunately, no injuries were reported. The Alton Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division is actively pursuing all leads related to the case. Authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident to contact the Criminal Investigations Division at (618) 463-3505 ext. 634.

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BELLEVILLE - The City of Belleville and the Southwestern Illinois Central Labor Council will host their annual Labor Day parade this weekend. Starting at 10 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 2, 2024, the parade will begin at 2nd and Lincoln Streets and travel through downtown. The route will follow 1st Street, connect to West Monroe Street and South Illinois Street, travel around the Public Square, and then continue to North Illinois Street. They will end at C Street. Organizations are encouraged to line up at 9 a.m. Participants in the parade should contact their organization with any questions about the lineup or parade time. For more information about the Southwestern Illinois Central Labor Council, visit their official website at UnionHall.aflcio.org/swiclcaflcio .

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Aerosmith may have retired from the road but bassist Tom Hamilton doesn't believe they're over for good.In a new interview with AARP, Hamilton was asked to rate on a scale of one…

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The St. Louis Cardinals are reportedly planning to place veteran outfielder Tommy Pham on waivers, a move that could lead to him joining a different team over the next few days.

There was a long period where journalists writing about failing media ventures loved to imply that these collapses meant online journalism was no longer profitable. In reality, the industry had simply become overly infected by waste and mismanagement at the hands of unqualified, affluent incompetents. Smaller worker-owned outlets are now trying to reverse the trend […]

The Alton Police Department announced that Vito K. Crowder was taken into custody Thursday morning, months after charges were filed against him.

(The Center Square) – After one state agency was stopped from prohibiting sales of products with hemp-derived compounds, another is moving forward and seeking the public’s help with enforcement.

A summer COVID wave fueled by a highly contagious variant, increased travel and hot days that crowded people indoors may be starting to ebb in the Kansas City area. Health officials said they hope that surge prompts far more people to sign up for the new COVID vaccine, which could reach area pharmacies next week. […]

The Who’s Pete Townshend continues to share live footage from his 1985 concert at the Brixton Academy in London. The latest is a clip of a performance of the track “Give Blood,” which appeared…

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Construction on the new branch will begin in October with plans to open to the public in spring 2025, according to a release.

Missourians seem poised to legalize abortion and increase the minimum wage in November but are unlikely to embrace the Democratic statewide candidates who are among the ballot measures’ most ardent supporters, a new poll shows. The proposal to enshrine the right to abortion up until the point of fetal viability in the Missouri Constitution drew support from 52% of people surveyed between Aug. 8 and 16 for the Saint Louis University/YouGov poll. The minimum wage increase, to $15 an hour by…

At least two St. Louis County Councilmembers are questioning Sam Page's ties to SLU Hospital and whether he is violating law with a side job while serving county executive.