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St. Louis County Police Investigate Early Morning Homicide

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ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MO. — Detectives with the St. Louis County Police Department are investigating a homicide that occurred early Wednesday morning, Oct. 15, 2025, in the 8300 block of Eaton Place. Officers from the City of Jennings Precinct responded at 3:13 a.m. to a ShotSpotter activation in the area. Upon arrival, they found an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. No suspects are currently in custody, and the investigation remains active. Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact the St. Louis County Police Department at 636-529-8210. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through CrimeStoppers at 1-866-371-TIPS (8477), where a reward may be available. Additional details will be released as they become available.

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Sen. Durbin Honors Sister Jean With Speech On Senate Floor

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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today spoke on the Senate floor to honor Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, the chaplain of the Loyola-Chicago men’s basketball team, after she passed away last week at 106 years old. “The phrase ‘Cura Personalis’ is the lodestar of Jesuit education. It means ‘care of the whole person,’ and it emphasizes the need for teachers to cultivate not just a person’s mind, but their spirit as well. No one embodied this ethos better than Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt,” Durbin said. “For more than half a century, Sister Jean shared her faith with her community in Chicago. She was a professor at Mundelein College, before it affiliated with Loyola , where she then became an academic advisor,” Durbin continued. “Basketball fans might remember Sister Jean as the de-facto chaplain and mascot of the Loyola Ramblers of the City of Chicago. Her cheers were louder than

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Alton to Unveil New Downtown Mural

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ALTON - The Audubon Center at Riverlands and Alton Main Street will unveil their new mural in downtown Alton. At 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, community members are invited to 224 E. Front Street in Alton to celebrate the mural, enjoy site-specific dance, and then head to My Just Desserts for a reception. The new mural spotlights the Lesser Yellowlegs and aims to encourage bird conservation. “It is a beautiful mural that wraps all the way around the entire building down on Front Street right next to Mineral Springs as you’re going down Landmarks Boulevard,” explained Sara McGibany with Alton Main Street. “It's a nice sunset scene with these adorable yellow-legged birds. It’s a fantastic addition to our public art scene.” McGibany pointed to the partnership between Alton Main Street and The Audubon Center as a driving force behind this newest mural. Mike Kelly and Center Advisory Board members Penny Schmidt and Susan Flader collaborated

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Alton Detective Dan Jensen Honored As Officer Of Month

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ALTON — Detective Dan Jensen has been named Officer of the Month for July 2025 by the Alton Police Department in recognition of his exceptional investigative work and dedication to justice in cases involving crimes against children. Detective Jensen led a sensitive investigation that resulted in the arrest and charging of a repeat sexual offender. "His patience, professionalism, and interview techniques secured a full confession, holding a dangerous individual accountable," the Alton Police Department said. In a separate case, Jensen also led an investigation that culminated in the arrest and charging of a child pornographer. The Alton Police Department said Jensen’s compassion, persistence, and dedication reflect the highest standards of law enforcement and service.

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The Federal Police Are Rioting: Chicago Edition

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Almost every time people protest the government, the government decides to get on the wrong side of the law. This is something every administration is guilty of, but under Trump, attacking protesters and journalists has become the rule, rather than the exception. Plenty of litigation has arisen from the protests greeting Trump’s uber-aggressive pursuit of […]
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City of Alton to Host Comprehensive Plan Workshop

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ALTON - Community members have the opportunity to share their thoughts on Alton’s comprehensive plan. From 5:30–7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025, Alton residents are encouraged to stop by The Old Bakery Beer Company to give their feedback on Alton’s 20-year comprehensive plan process. This public workshop will operate as an open house. Attendees will be asked to give their thoughts regarding housing, mobility, parks, jobs, businesses, and overall growth. “The City of Alton is launching into their comprehensive plan, and they are going to be tapping the public for their inspiration and ideas and their thoughts all the way throughout the process,” said Sara McGibany. “They just kicked off the first couple of opportunities to share your two cents.” McGibany, executive director of Alton Main Street, clarified that while Alton Main Street is not involved in hosting the event, they are focused on improving the downtown region, preserving

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“The Notebook” is Next Big Show at the Fabulous Fox

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CASTING ANNOUNCED FOR ‘THE NOTEBOOK’               COMING TO ST. LOUIS NOVEMBER 4-16   FEATURING AN AWARD-WINNING CREATIVE TEAM Music & Lyrics by INGRID MICHAELSON\ Book by BEKAH BRUNSTETTER\ Choreography by KATIE SPELMANDirected by MICHAEL GREIF and SCHELE WILLIAMS      Producers Kevin McCollum and Kurt Deutsch, along with The Fabulous Fox, are thrilled to announce […]

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East Alton-Wood River High School Students Recognized For Outstanding Community Service

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WOOD RIVER - The Riverbend East Rotary Club honored two students from East Alton-Wood River High School with the September Service Above Self awards during a recent ceremony. Tamarion Marshall and Brooke Parker were recognized for their contributions to the school and community. Mark Smith, president of the Riverbend East Rotary Club, presented the award certificates to Marshall and Parker. Marshall has been actively involved with the EAWR Life Skills Class and plans to attend college to become a special education teacher. Parker serves as the student representative on the EAWR School Board and is responsible for delivering the morning announcements each day at the high school. The Service Above Self award is given to individuals who demonstrate outstanding commitment to service, highlighting the efforts of these two students in their school and community roles.

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