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Tucker's Automotive Repair & Tire Male Athletes Of The Month: Marquette Catholic Soccer Moves To 4-0

2 months ago
GODFREY — Marquette Catholic handled the city rivalry atmosphere at Piasa Motor Fuels Field and defeated Alton High 3-1 Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026, in the championship game of the Alton Redbird Invitational Tournament, claiming the tournament title after both teams advanced from Saturday morning semifinals. Marquette took a 1-0 lead in the 17th minute when James Fischer scored. The Explorers made it 2-0 by halftime when Parker Belchik scored. Belchik added another goal in the second half

Hayner Library Coordinates Halloween Costume Swap

2 months ago
ALTON - Hayner Public Library District will offer a costume swap to help families save money on Halloween costumes. Throughout the month of September, community members can donate clean, gently-used costumes for all ages at Hayner Library. In October, families can come “shop” for costumes and take home one costume per household member in time for Halloween and trick-or-treating. “The costume swap is brand new this year,” said Mary Cordes, Hayner’s executive

Administration Escalates Deportations To Haiti As Violent Gang Attacks Escalate In Haiti

2 months ago
I can’t assume the Trump administration hoped this would happen. But I can’t believe no one in the administration (Trump, Stephen Miller, Tom Homan) isn’t secretly thrilled that this has happened. The administration managed to revoke temporary protected status for Haitian refugees in America, a decision that affects nearly 350,000 people. The revocation of this […]
Tim Cushing

Alton's 1913 Indian Motorcycle Became A National Curiosity

2 months ago
Alton, Illinois’ First Police Motorcycle ALTON - In 1912, Alton police chief Joseph Lachance was frustrated by speeders endangering the public. Drivers knew the police had no vehicles other than an ambulance. One man even sped up passing city hall as a frustrated patrolman ordered him to stop. The chief considered borrowing the East St. Louis motorcycle cop for a few days as a “moral deterrent.” In February 1913, the city council approved the purchase of an Hendee Manufacturing

American Red Wolf pups born at Saint Louis Zoo moved to North Carolina

2 months ago
Note: Video courtesy of the Saint Louis Zoo. ST. LOUIS - Three American Red Wolf pups were moved out of the Saint Louis Zoo's care and into the wild with a Red Wolf family in North Carolina. According to officials, three of these pups underwent a comprehensive health exam in April at the Saint Louis [...]
Megan Mueller