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ALTON - As Alton’s consolidated election approaches, City Clerk Cheryl L. Ingle explains why she decided to run for reelection. The election on April 1, 2025, will ask voters to choose between two candidates for the City Clerk position. Ingle, the incumbent, shared that she has accomplished a lot in the four years since she took office, and she has almost 30 years of experience at City Hall. She hopes voters recognize her commitment to the city and allow her to serve for another four years. “I love my job, and I am pretty darn good at it,” Ingle said. “When the opportunity came up, I decided that I would run for clerk because I love working for the city, obviously; I’ve been here 29 years. I just felt it was a way to connect more with the people and help people, help the citizens of Alton.” Twenty-nine years ago, Ingle left her job at McDonnell Douglas to take a position in the Alton City Clerk’s office as a typist. She then transitioned

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Miriam Webb exudes charisma and personality; her claim to fame is the phrase “rejection is redirection.” With nearly 200,000 followers and notable collaborations, the 23-year-old is rapidly gaining prominence as an influencer.

The plan is based on a now-scuttled policy change floated by Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield

This is Behind the Blog, where we share our behind-the-scenes thoughts about how a few of our top stories of the week came together. This week, we discuss joylessness in the AI industry and the TikTok ban.

The Service Employees International Union is attempting to organize security officers employed by GardaWorld Security Services at St. Louis Lambert International Airport to join the union.

Neil Young has just debuted his first new song with his new band.Billed as neil young and the chrome hearts, the track, “big change,” is described as “a song that looks…

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This program recognizes the City’s efforts to close the digital divide through efforts like our free community WiFi and digital learning labs.

Charlotte, Astro and MardiPaw will all represent the Humane Society of Missouri in Puppy Bowl XXI on Animal Planet.

The crash happened at about 1:45 a.m. on westbound Interstate 64 near South Jefferson Avenue.

FOSTERBURG — Two crashes involving horses on Interstate 255 southbound near Fosterburg resulted in minor injuries to two individuals on Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, according to the Illinois State Police. The horses involved in the crashes were fatally injured. The first incident occurred at approximately 5:41 p.m. and then another shortly after. The first accident occurred when a Chevrolet Malibu swerved to avoid horses standing in the roadway, causing the vehicle to leave the road and travel down a ravine before striking a ditch. The 23-year-old female driver reported no injuries at the scene. Shortly thereafter, a Chevrolet Traverse, driven by a 69-year-old male from Norfolk, Neb., collided with the same horses. This vehicle also left the roadway, traveling down a ravine and hitting a ditch. The driver and a 62-year-old female passenger, also from Norfolk, were transported to a nearby hospital with minor injuries. The southbound lanes of Interstate 255 were reopened at approximately

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Deandre Pickens, 22, was shot to death Wednesday in the 3500 block of Harper Street.

On Wednesday, Google pushed various Gemini capabilities to business and enterprise customers, including the ability to summarize the contents of emails.

WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump said Sunday he will sign an executive order as soon as he takes office that would delay a law that banned the popular social media app TikTok unless its parent company sells it. “I’m asking companies not to let TikTok stay dark!” Trump said on his TruthSocial account. “ I […]

GODFREY – Lewis and Clark Community College is hosting its first-ever comic and pop culture convention, Blazer Con, from 1 to 8 p.m., Saturday, April 12, 2025, in the George C. Terry River Bend Arena on the Godfrey Campus. The event is free and open to the public. The Blazer Con team is seeking a diverse group of vendors to showcase their unique products, services, and experiences at Blazer Con 2025. Whether they specialize in merchandise, collectibles, comics, technology, art, food, or beverages, this is a fantastic opportunity for all to connect with hundreds of potential customers and be part of a new and exciting experience. “We are thrilled to open vendor applications for Blazer Con 2025,” said Blazer Con creator and Media Specialist Jared Smilack. “This convention is about bringing together creators, businesses and the community to celebrate everything we love about comics and pop culture. We can’t wait to see what experiences, ideas and products

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Popular weight loss and diabetes drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy have been added to Medicare’s list of medications that will be negotiated directly between the government and drug manufacturers, the Biden administration said Friday. The price negotiations for the additional 15 drugs selected will be handled by the incoming Trump administration and, [...]

CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced $2.4 million in available grant funding for the second round of the Equipment Upgrades Grant Program through the Illinois Grocery Initiative. Grantees will be selected through a competitive Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) process. “Local grocery stores allow families to access the fresh, nutrient-dense food they need and deserve,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “Through the Illinois Grocery Initiative, we’re bringing investments to food insecure communities to ensure existing grocery stores have the equipment they need to provide reliable food access to those that need it most. I strongly encourage all eligible entities to apply for this important funding opportunity.” “This second round of funding for the Equipment Upgrades Program will further enhance grocery stores that support our most vulnerable communities,” said Lt.

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The original plan was to use $800,000 of American Rescue Plan Act federal funding to pay off up to $80,000,000 worth of medical debt for St. Louisans.

Police say a teenager who escaped from the custody of St. Louis County juvenile officers during the Jan. 5 snowstorm is back in custody.