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John and Lisa Amizich Mark 40 Years of Marriage

1 year 7 months ago
John and Lisa Amizich celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on Feb. 16, 2025. The couple, who were married in 1985, have built a family that includes two children, Johnny and Anna, as well as a grandson named Jude. The Amizichs have navigated the ups and downs of life together for four decades, raising their children and welcoming a new generation into their family. “We are grateful for the time we have spent together and the family we have built,” Lisa Amizich said.

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Illinois Lottery Player Wins $1 Million Lotto Jackpot Online

1 year 7 months ago
CHICAGO – With the weather feeling like -10° outside, an Illinois Lottery player skipped going to the store and purchased a Lotto ticket online instead – and won a cool $1 million. The lucky player matched all six numbers in the Monday, Feb. 17 Lotto Million 1 drawing to score the $1 million prize. The winning numbers for the Lotto Million 1 drawing were: 8-16-20-25-42-46. Already this year, more than 930,000 Lotto tickets have been sold, netting Illinois Lottery players more than $14.7 million in prizes. Lotto is an Illinois-only game that is played three times a week on Monday, Thursday, and Saturday. The current Lotto jackpot is at $2.6 million. As well as the regular drawing, Lotto offers two additional drawings: Lotto Million 1 and Lotto Million 2. These are additional opportunities for players to match six numbers to win a $1 million prize. Tickets for the game can be purchased in-store, online, or on the Illinois Lottery app. For more information

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Eldercare team explores the question: Does prioritizing employee satisfaction make you more successful?

1 year 7 months ago
In a world where quality home care often feels unattainable, Woven Home Care is rewriting the narrative. Based in St. Louis, we have rapidly become a beacon of hope for our country’s aging population, their families and our employees who we affectionately call our “Weavers.” With a unique mission — "To make home the safest, most effective place to receive care" — we are not only meeting the demands of a growing eldercare market but are simultaneously setting new benchmarks for how businesses…
Peter A. Brawer, Ph.D

Meet Your Alton Candidates: "Coffee with Candidates" Rescheduled to Next Week

1 year 7 months ago
ALTON - The Coffee with Candidates event, hosted by YWCA and NCNW, has been rescheduled to next week due to winter weather. At 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, community members are invited to the YWCA to meet with Alton’s aldermanic, city clerk, treasurer and mayoral candidates. Attendees can speak one-on-one about specific issues and learn more about each candidate’s background and platform. “We’re really excited about this concept,” said Dorothy Hummel, YWCA Executive Director. “We think having a warm, comfortable environment where people can discuss what’s important to them and get to know the candidates is great.” Madison County Clerk Linda Andreas will also be in attendance to present information on early voting, voting by mail, polling places and more. Hummel said Andreas has confirmed her attendance, and the YWCA and NCNW are now working to secure the other candidates. Hummel encourages attendees to come prepared with

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PHOTOS: Suspect Wanted for Car Clouting in Downtown

1 year 7 months ago

District 4 Detectives need help identifying and locating the suspect pictured below. He is wanted for car clouting in the 3200 block of Locust on January 31, 2025. The suspect stole multiple clothing, a family heirloom, and a bank card. He later used the bank card for an approximate amount of over $2,000. The suspect […]

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Suleima Rojas

Winter storm 'main event' expected near St. Louis Tuesday evening

1 year 7 months ago
ST. LOUIS - A second, more significant round of winter weather is set to move into the St. Louis area late Tuesday afternoon, bringing heavy snow and dangerously cold temperatures. Light snowfall overnight left behind up to 1.5 inches across the region, with flurries expected to continue through mid-afternoon. However, the main event will begin [...]
Chris Higgins

The Elon DOGE Emperor Has No Clothes

1 year 7 months ago
Here’s a silly thing that happens sometimes: A powerful person says something obviously false, and everyone pretends not to notice. This is the plot of “The Emperor’s New Clothes,” where an entire kingdom maintains a collective delusion until one child (who, importantly, hasn’t yet learned the sophisticated art of lying to yourself) points out that […]
Mike Masnick