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ALTON – According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), each year in the United States, an estimated 240,000 women get breast cancer and 42,000 women die from the disease. Mammograms are the best way to find breast cancer early, when it is easier to treat and before it is big enough to feel or cause symptoms. Information, education, and mammography screenings will all be available for attendees at this year’s annual “Girls Night Out” event at OSF Saint Anthony’s Health Center on Thursday, October 24, 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. A limited number of mammography screenings are available during the event and appointments are necessary. Individuals wanting to schedule a mammography screening during the “Girls Night Out” event need to call (618) 474-6791. All event mammography patients will receive a small gift. Insurance information and proper ID will also be needed for those conducting mammography screenings during the event. Light

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Missouri’s defense of a state law barring minors from beginning puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones will depend on whether the judge in the case puts stock in expert witnesses touting retracted studies and conspiracy theories about Jerry Sandusky. Wright County Circuit Court Judge Craig Carter, who is presiding over a lawsuit challenging Missouri’s gender-affirming care […]

Looks like the long-in-the works deal to sell Pink Floyd’s catalog has finally happened.The Financial Times reports that the band has agreed to sell the recording rights to their catalog to…

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Underfunding is driving the effort to pare the number of people who receive services, advocates say.

The 22-year-old victim was shot about 9:30 p.m. Monday in the 4500 block of Davison Avenue, just north of Interstate 70.

ALTON - Bring your furry friends to the Canine Carnival at the Alton Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024, for a morning full of fun just for them. At this free event organized by Alton Main Street and Hope Animal Rescues, there will be many activities to enjoy and pet-related vendor booths to browse. Plus, you can learn about local animal welfare charities and services for your pets. Rescue agencies will be holding an adopt-a-thon, so if you are looking for a new best friend come meet some loveable dogs who need a good home. Features of the event include a Pet Parade at 10 a.m. and a costume contest which will be voted on via social media. Bring your dog dressed to impress, because the winner of the costume contest will receive a $20 gift certificate to Petco. There will be activities for pets and families, and vendors selling pet-related products such as handmade dog treats, toys, bandanas, clothing, collars and more. In partnership

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On This Day, Oct. 2, 1982…Genesis reunited with ex-singer Peter Gabriel and ex-guitarist Steve Hackett for a benefit concert at the Milton Keynes Bowl in Buckinghamshire, England. It was the first…

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Though food service workers and economists have long worried about the impact technology would have on the restaurant labor force, pilot programs in several fast-casual restaurants over the last few years have shown it may not have the negative impact they feared, a labor economist says. Technology plays several roles in food service, but the […]

For the second time this year, a Wentzville grocer has sold a scratchers ticket that netted a $50,000 prize.

“We have decided a move is just not feasible for us,” the Tuesday post reads.

For those who revel in the extraordinary, Fright at the Museum promises a month of entertainment that will send shivers down your spine. The one-of-a-kind Halloween festival at City Museum […]

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Green Door Art Gallery presents our newest art exhibit, Midwest Moments. The exhibit features watercolor paintings by Alicia Farris and Kathy Morrison, pastel paintings by Michelle Spencer, photography by Gary […]

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Spotlighting her artworks from the Saint Louis Art Museum collection, this exhibition spans the career of Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, one of the most celebrated contemporary artists of Indigenous heritage. Across […]

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Running from April 11, 2024, to Jan. 12, 2025 at the World Chess Hall of Fame, Clash for the Crown explores the histories of the World Chess Championship and the […]

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Join us for a guided caravan tour! Drive along in your car and follow the caravan led by our Master Guide Cathleen. We will drive to four different locations inside […]

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Japanese people have used silk to create items of clothing and decorative works of art for hundreds of years, ever since the cultivation of silkworms was introduced to Japan from […]

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The Work of Art: The Federal Art Project, 1935–1943 presents a remarkable group of artworks that reflect the creative efforts of artists working under difficult circumstances. During the Great Depression, […]

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Owners Barry Strange and Jamal Dunn, along with chef Sabrina Curry, present a refreshing New Orleans–inspired take on the classic bar and grill.