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ALTON - Six Alton Community Unit School District #11 Board of Education candidates shared their platforms at a candidates forum. On Monday, March 10, 2025, community members gathered at the YWCA for the forum, hosted by YWCA and the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW). The six candidates — Tiana Gipson, Aline Russell, Christina Milien, Jason Harrison, Jack Cox and Barary Macias — introduced themselves and answered 12 questions. “We recognize and understand the importance of having educated voters and making sure that the community is aware of where our candidates stand and their positions,” said Tanjela Johnson, president of NCNW. “We are here to provide a platform for the candidates, to give information so that the community can hear where they stand and so the community can be educated to vote.” Tiana Gipson kicked off the night by introducing herself as a “proud Altonian” and Alton High School alum. She has served on

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5 On Your Side will stream The Ancient Order of Hibernians Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in Dogtown beginning at 11 a.m. March 17 on our free streaming app 5+.

GLEN CARBON - Spencer Homes, LLC, a division of Spencer Building Companies, is excited to introduce Meridian Grove , its newest maintenance-free residential community in Madison County. Strategically located at Meridian and Auerbach Place roads—adjacent to Timberwolfe and Ginger Creek neighborhoods—Meridian Grove will be part of the recently unveiled Meridian Plaza . Infrastructure work will begin soon, with new home construction set to launch this summer. Meridian Grove’s prime location offers easy walkability to restaurants, shopping and more within Meridian Plaza and nearby commercial developments. Plus, the added convenience of being just minutes from access to I-270 and I-255. “We’re honored to start Spencer Homes’ first full development in Glen Carbon and to collaborate with surrounding neighbors as well as the Village staff, Meridian Plaza development team and local officials. This type of product is limited in our area, and these will be

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District 1 is investigating a shooting that happened around 11 p.m. on March 11, 2025 at South Broadway & Meramec Street.

The post Man Shot in Marine Villa appeared first on St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.

KISS is delving into their archives to treat their fans to another classic live performance. The rockers announced the sixth installment in their Off The Soundboard live bootleg series, which…

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GRANITE CITY – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that utility work by Ameren Illinois to relocate a gas main along Illinois 203 (Edwardsville Road) between 14th Street and 20th Street in Madison County will require one lane to be closed in each direction beginning, weather permitting, Monday, March 24. A posted detour will direct motorists around the lane closures, which are expected to remain in place through April. Between April and June of 2025, westbound Illinois 203 will be reduced to one lane from Nameoki Road to 20th Street for utility work. Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to detour signs in work zones, obey the posted speed limits, refrain from using mobile devices and be alert for workers and equipment. For IDOT District 8 updates, follow us on Twitter at @IDOTDistrict8 or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information

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District 5 is investigating a shooting that happened at approximately 8:30 p.m. on March 10, 2025 at Euclid Avenue & Leduc Street.

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District 5 is investigating a cutting call that came in around 11 a.m. and possibly happened in the 5100 block of Palm Street.

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Applications for the summer camps, geared for ages 12 to 17, will be accepted through March 23. Spots are limited.

The oversight and investigative body of NASA spent $16,000 on the technology, 404 Media previously reported.

CEO Mike DeCamp will leave the company and be replaced by central Illinois row crop farmer Jim Hedges.

Southwest Airlines will no longer allow bags to fly free. The airline announced Tuesday it will begin charging some customers who check baggage in May.