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EDWARDSVILLE — Madison County employees are wrapping up a spirit week with a flavor-filled Friday celebration — and the public is invited to join the fun. The County will host a food truck event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the back parking lot off Second Street, behind the Sheriff’s Department, featuring a lineup of local favorites including Mahalo Shaved Ice, Heaterz, Rollin’ Dogs, Pig on a Wing and Taqueria y Antojitos Cobix. “This is the first time we’ve done anything like this,” Chairman Chris Slusser said. “We wanted to do something that brings our employees together and also welcomes the public to share in the experience.” The idea for a food truck day came from employees who missed having on-site dining options after the Administration Building cafeteria closed. A few staff members took the lead, planning the event and choosing a fall date — which coincidentally lined up with both Edwardsville’s Homecoming Wee

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When a school district sues social media companies claiming they can’t educate kids because Instagram filters exist, that district is announcing to the world that it has fundamentally failed at its core mission. That’s exactly what New York City just did with its latest lawsuit against Meta, TikTok, and other platforms. The message is unmistakable: […]

Bon Jovi is getting ready to release another track off their upcoming collaborations album, Forever (Legendary Edition).The New Jersey rockers are set to drop “We Made It Look Easy,” featuring U.K.…

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Authorities said an eastbound car crossed the median and collided with a westbound tractor-trailer truck at about 11:30 a.m. Monday near Wentzville Parkway.

ALTON — Officers from the Alton Police Department visited St. Mary’s Catholic School this week as part of the school’s First Responder Week celebration. The event, held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church and School, provided students with opportunities to engage directly with local law enforcement. During the visit, students explored a patrol squad car, toured the department’s tactical armored vehicle known as The BEAR, and observed a K9 demonstration. The activities aimed to educate young attendees about the roles and responsibilities of first responders in their community. The Alton Police Department expressed appreciation for the warm reception from the students and staff, emphasizing the importance of fostering community awareness about the work performed by first responders on a daily basis.

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JEFFERSON CITY — Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has joined a coalition of 12 state attorneys general in calling on Meta Platforms Inc. to explain and correct what they describe as serious failures to prevent the spread of violent terrorist…

BELLEVILLE - The 25th Annual Metro Construction Career Expo will be held October 21–23, 2025, at the Belle-Clair Fairgrounds, 200 South Belt East, Belleville, Illinois. This year’s event will welcome a record number of students, more than 1,200 from 37 area high schools, to explore hands-on activities and demonstrations that highlight rewarding career opportunities in the skilled construction trades. Media are invited to attend the Expo to see firsthand how unions and industry leaders are addressing the growing demand for skilled workers across Southern Illinois. Apprenticeship programs offer paid, debt-free pathways into the construction industry, complete with wages, benefits, and pension, providing a strong alternative to traditional college routes. “We are thrilled to see record participation this year,” said Donna Richter, CEO of the Southern Illinois Builders Association (SIBA). “The Metro Construction Career Expo continues to open students’

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The boy will remain locked up for now as he awaits a hearing to determine if he will stand trial as an adult.

Gateway Outdoor Expo Exhibitors Nov. 14-16 at the St. Charles Convention Center Missouri’s premier gathering for outdoor recreation is back. The Gateway Outdoor Expo + Summit will return to the St. Charles Convention Center, 1 Convention Center B;vd. on Nov, 14-16, promising its biggest and most immersive experience yet for adventurers, nature lovers, and industry […]

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St. Louis Children's Service Fund has awarded more than $3 million to 24 organizations that provide mental and behavioral health services to St. Louis County children and families.

ROXANA — The Roxana High School girls' volleyball team raised $10,000 for cancer awareness during their recent annual fundraising game held this year in partnership with Jerseyville High School. The event, which took place recently at Roxana, included the sale of more than 500 T-shirts and sponsorships from over 50 local businesses. All proceeds from the sales and sponsorships were donated to the Riverbend Relay for Life, an organization dedicated to cancer research and support. Andrea Keller, coach of the Roxana girls volleyball team, said the game honors cancer survivors and provides players an opportunity to share stories about people they know who have been affected by the disease. This year’s event was dedicated to Rory Guss, a preschooler at Roxana diagnosed with leukemia in December 2023. “Rory has undergone treatments and continues to fight to overcome this disease. She is a true hero and an inspiration to all of us. So brave and so positive,” Keller

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A man was sentenced Tuesday for a homicide in the Marine Villa neighborhood over two years ago.

ALTON - A local neighborhood recently came together to honor their mail carrier. On Oct. 4, 2025, 15th Street in Alton hosted their annual block party. They invited mail carrier Jerri Howard to express their appreciation for her work delivering their mail for the past 18 years. “She’s seen our kids grow up,” said Ruby Blair, who helped organize the recognition. “We wanted to let her know we appreciated her. It was just that simple.” Blair pointed out that Howard has gone above and beyond to serve the community, truly honoring the United States Postal Service creed. “Ours is one of the more difficult neighborhoods to deliver because we have porches and steps. It’s work, in all kinds of weather,” Blair explained. During the block party, the community took a group photo, which Blair printed out and delivered to Howard. Blair believes that the experience was meaningful for both the neighbors and Howard. “I think it was

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COLLINSVILLE - Collinsville Community Unit School District #10 announced that the 2025 Collinsville High School Homecoming Parade will take place on Thursday, October 16, exclusively along Main Street in Collinsville. The parade is scheduled to begin at 4:30 p.m. at the corner of Hesperia and Main streets and will proceed to the intersection of Main and North Center Street in Collinsville. Organizers emphasized that the parade route will not include West Clay Street, a change from previous years. Officials advised attendees to line up only on Main Street in preparation for the event and encouraged the public to share this updated information with others planning to attend. The Collinsville High School marching band, shown above, will once again be one of the highlights of the homecoming parade.

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"(Ali) Jones’s copyright ownership claim was groundless on its face from the time it was first asserted," the judge wrote.

St, Louis County Pet Adoption Center Issues Urgent Adoption and Foster Plea The Saint Louis County Pet Adoption Center is urgently asking the community to adopt or foster a dog as it continues to deal with overcrowding in the shelter. “Our goal is to provide compassionate and humane care for every animal in our facility,” […]

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A judge signed an arrest warrant for a University City woman accused of stealing thousands of dollars’ worth of merchandise from a local Lululemon store.

ALTON - OSF St. Anthony’s Health Center will host an open house to celebrate their 100th anniversary in the community. From 2–6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, community members and previous employees are invited to stop by the hospital to learn more about their services and engage with staff members. Sister M. Beata Ziegler, F.S.G.M., Vice President of Operations and Special Projects, shared that the hospital has spent this anniversary year thinking about their past and future. “As we look over the past 100 years, we spent the first part of the year reflecting on the past, God’s providence through all these years. We also wanted to focus on moving forward,” Ziegler said. “On Thursday, Oct. 23, our open house event, we will be really looking at what services we provide at St. Anthony’s. We’ll have a lot of fun activities. It’s really highlighting what our services are and being able to thank the community.” During

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As FOX 2’s John Pertzborn prepares to sign off for the last time next week, we take a look back at one of his many memorable stories just in time for Halloween.  In October 1999, Pertzborn did a story on the St. Louis Artists Guild’s alleged haunting inside the old Charles Rice Mansion in Clayton. The story brought together local history, eyewitness accounts, and an unsolved mystery that haunted the Guild for decades.