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ALTON – The City of Alton is one step closer to making its key attractions easier to navigate for residents and visitors alike. Alton City Council members approved a resolution passed earlier this week by the Committee of the Whole authorizing $38,500 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for the Alton Wayfinding Program. The agreement with RVi Planning + Landscape Architecture consists of two phases. Phase 1 includes “preliminary services” totaling $4,500, while Phase

The Special School District of St. Louis County (SSD) announced Wednesday that it is changing its policies on seclusion and restraint across the board starting with the 2026-27 school year, marking the most significant policy changes since the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) found the district violated federal disability law over its use of seclusion and restraint on students with disabilities.

More than a year after a Springfield, Missouri, teenager was killed during a confrontation on Washington Avenue, the family of 16-year-old Daniel Stahl says they are disappointed with a new plea deal given to their loved one's killer.

Hunter Dobbins scattered six hits over six innings, JJ Wetherholt hit a home run in the sixth and the St. Louis Cardinals held on for a 1-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday.

With less than two weeks before the Aug. 4 election, the Missouri Realtors are ramping up their efforts to defeat a proposed constitutional amendment on the state’s income tax.

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency is scheduled to open its next round of the EV Rebate Program on August 1, 2026, offering residents up to $4,000 back on eligible electric vehicles.

A new statewide program has been launched in Illinois to improve communication between police officers and drivers on the autism spectrum.

ALTON - Associated Physicians Group has introduced new care options for patients who are managing chronic conditions. Remote Patient Monitoring allows patients to take their own blood pressure every day. This number is electronically submitted to the Alton office, where a staff member reviews it. Chronic Care Management organizes a monthly phone call between a patient and a staff member so they can go over the patient’s medications and concerns. Dr. Christopher Green noted that both

The U.S. Department of Education has launched an investigation into the Saint Louis University School of Medicine over "alleged racial discrimination in admissions," according to a department news release.

A rendering of 2125 Locust. Construction has commenced on a portion of AHM's long-planned Downtown West development north of Energizer Park. The first building to begin construction is located on what was a gravel lot at 22nd and Locust. The building will rise 6-stories and feature 74 apartment units and 3250sf of ground floor commercial space. A bump out will be added to the Locust Street sidewalk to help calm traffic and create more space for a patio for a potential restaurant/bar tenant....