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ALTON — Alton Parks and Recreation, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois , and National Fitness Campaign (NFC) today announced a partnership to bring an outdoor Fitness Court® Studio and digital wellness programming to the City of Alton . The Fitness Court® Studio, located at Riverfront Park , will open Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 10:00 AM with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The Fitness Court® Studio was developed by Alton Parks and Recreation, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, and NFC to expand free access to high-quality workouts and create equitable access to exercise for communities across the region. The Fitness Court® is the world’s best outdoor gym that lets users leverage their own body weight to get a complete workout using seven exercise stations. Created for adults of all abilities aged 14+, the Fitness Court® Studio workouts are adaptable for all fitness levels, allowing participants to move at their

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ST. LOUIS - The school year is back in full swing across the country, and a new report has ranked the top high schools among the St. Louis Metro area as well as the state. According to new rankings from U.S. News & World Report, the best high school in Missouri is the Collegiate School [...]

"We are grateful this resource was used as intended — to protect the life of a child and provide peace of mind for a parent in need," said assistant chief.

PALMYRA — Jamie M. Griffiths, 53, of Palmyra, was charged Friday with four counts related to alleged assaults involving multiple victims, according to court documents. Griffiths faces one count each of aggravated battery of a handicapped person, aggravated battery in a public place, domestic battery, and domestic battery causing bodily harm. The first count alleges Griffiths committed battery against a physically disabled victim by pouring milk and Kool-Aid on her and lifting the mattress she was lying on, causing her to fall out of bed. The second count involves an incident on Emmerson Airline Road, where Griffiths allegedly struck another victim in the head with a jar and his fists. The third count accuses Griffiths of pouring milk and Kool-Aid on his wife. The final count alleges he struck his daughter in the head with his hand. No further details about the victims’ conditions or the circumstances surrounding the incidents were provided in the charging documents.

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EAST ST. LOUIS – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced the ramp from northbound IL 3 to westbound I-55/64 (Poplar Street Bridge) in East St. Louis will be closed on Tuesday, September 23 and Wednesday, September 24 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The ramp closure is necessary to allow IDOT District 8 Operations crews to perform bridge inspections. Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to changed conditions and signs in the 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 the social media platform X at @IDOTDistrict8 or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com.

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ALTON - The Catholic Children’s Home encourages people to come by their open house and see firsthand the work they do to support local kids. From 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, community members can tour the building, meet the staff, and enjoy a free pancake breakfast from 8–10 a.m. Michael, who works on the home’s administrative team, looks forward to welcoming the community. “Take some tours, and just get an overall view of what the Children’s Home does today,” he said. “We really want you to come out so you can get an understanding of what we do. We are really the hidden treasure in Alton. We provide a lot of services to the kids and families, so come out and see us.” The Catholic Children’s Home has two main departments: school and residential. The Center for Children to Heal and Achieve is a school for some of the kids who live at the home and those who live in surrounding communities. Michael explained

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The Foo Fighters pop-up tour continues.After playing last-minute shows in Washington, D.C., and San Luis Obispo and Santa Ana, California, Dave Grohl and company have announced another surprise concert, this time in…

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FAIRMONT CITY - Two people died in a fiery crash Friday night, Sept. 19, 2025, on Illinois Route 162 near Pontoon Beach in Madison County, authorities said. The collision occurred on Sept. 19, 2025, between Interstate 255 and Route 157. Witnesses reported that both victims were trapped inside the vehicle as flames quickly engulfed the wreckage. Firefighters from Mitchell and Long Lake responded and worked alongside other emergency personnel. Despite their efforts, both victims were pronounced dead at the scene. The Illinois State Police was called to assist police with traffic at the scene. A crash reconstruction team was brought in to assist. The Madison County coroner’s office will release the names of the victims once their families have been notified. Officials have not released details on the cause of the crash. The investigation remains ongoing.

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SPRINGFIELD — As drought conditions continue across the Midwest, the Illinois Department of Agriculture and the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshall urge farmers and agricultural workers to prioritize safety during this year’s harvest. Because dry fields create increased fire risks, the 2025 harvest season brings challenges that demand heightened awareness and preparation. “During drought conditions, a single spark can quickly ignite a field,” said Jerry Costello II, Director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture . “We want to remind farmers to treat every dry field as a potential fire hazard and to take the necessary precautions to prioritize their own safety – as well as their neighbors and first responders – during this busy season.” “Dry vegetation in fields and wildland areas creates high fuel loads that can ignite quickly and spread rapidly, putting farmers, nearby homes, and surrounding property at risk,”

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CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul won an important victory in the case to protect the privacy of millions of people throughout the country who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for food assistance. In a lawsuit brought by Raoul and a coalition of 20 other attorneys general and the state of Kentucky, the District Court for the Northern District of California ordered a temporary restraining order preventing the Trump administration from enforcing its demands that states turn over the personal information of all SNAP applicants and recipients. “I join others in our coalition in applauding the court in this decision, which ensures SNAP recipients can receive the benefits they rely on without the concern of their private personal information being involuntarily shared outside the program,” Raoul said. “SNAP provides access to food for millions of Illinois families while also supporting thousands of local grocers, farmers’

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Are you ready for Hagar-Back?Nickelback's Chad Kroeger has apparently teamed up with former Van Halen vocalist Sammy Hagar for a collaborative song. That's according to Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante, who says…

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GODFREY - Hannah Elise Wittman and Samuel Kenneth Loy announced their engagement on November 30, 2024, following a proposal in Cabo San Lucas. Wittman is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Damone Wittman of Godfrey, Illinois, while Loy is the son of Mr. Kenneth Loy and Mrs. Julie Loy of Medora, Illinois. Miss Wittman holds a Master’s Degree from Maryville University and works as a speech-language pathologist with the Southwestern School District in Piasa, Illinois. Mr. Loy earned his Master’s Degree in accounting from Southern Illinois University and is a partner at Loy, Miller, Talley in Alton, Illinois. The couple plans to marry on June 13, 2026, in Brighton, Illinois. For more information, contact Michelle Wittman.

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Heart’s Nancy Wilson was a special guest at Chappell Roan’s Sunday night concert in Forest Hills, New York.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer came out to join Chappell for a performance of…

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– Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)—a member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services (SASC) and Foreign Relations (SFRC) Committees—had a productive meeting with Insub Jung, President of Hanwha Ocean, and other top representatives of the South Korean company to discuss some of ways we can strengthen our nations’ auxiliary shipbuilding partnership. The Senator’s meeting comes after her recent trip to South Korea and Japan—two global leaders in the shipbuilding industry—where she met with government, military and business leaders to talk about how we can work together to surge production of auxiliary vessels, strengthen our fleet readiness and support our sealift capacity and workforce. Photos of this meeting can be found on the Senator’s website . “Our sealift and auxiliary fleet is essential to our national security and the safety of our troops—and yet our fleet is both aging and insufficient in number

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