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Y2K, Baby!

2 months ago

Dust off your flip phones and cue the dial-up tone. Hidden Gem is turning back the clock with its newest immersive pop-up experience, Y2K, Baby!, a high-gloss, low-rise, fully nostalgic […]

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Myranda Levins

What to Know About the 159th Annual Alton Memorial Day Parade

2 months ago
ALTON - One of the longest-running Memorial Day parades in the country will once again take to the streets of Alton. The parade kicks off at 10 a.m. on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2026. The route runs up College Avenue and through Upper Alton. Organizers Steve and Greg with the East End Improvement Association are eager to share the parade and its impressive 159-year history with the community. “The history is kind of amazing,” Greg said. “1868 is when it started,

Family relives moments leading up to EF-1 tornado in northern Missouri

2 months ago
An EF-1 tornado with wind speeds of 86 to 110 mph touched down in Orrick, Missouri, causing damage to trees, power poles, and homes. A family in the area had to take shelter with less than five minutes' notice, but luckily suffered only minor damage to their home and car. There were no reports of injuries in the area.
Jonathan Ketz

St. Louis Police Board demands $68M more in funding from city

2 months ago
The St. Louis Board of Police Commissioners demanded nearly $68 million more for policing from the City of St. Louis in a major courtroom showdown Tuesday. The board warned the city is violating state law by allegedly under-funding the Police Department.
Kelley Hoskins

NAACP, Congressional Black Caucus urge college sports boycott in South over voting rights

2 months ago
WASHINGTON — The Congressional Black Caucus and NAACP on Tuesday urged pushback against GOP-led redistricting efforts in Southern states via college sports, including a boycott of public universities by athletes and supporters. U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and fellow Congressional Black Caucus members blasted a bill that sets forth a national framework for college […]
Shauneen Miranda

Madison County Man Dies in Early Morning Road Incident

2 months ago
MARINE - Madison County Coroner Nicholas P. Novacich on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, identified a 24-year-old Marine man who died after being struck by a vehicle early in the morning along Illinois State Route 4. The man was identified as Tyler C. Robinson, 24, of Marine. Robinson was found alongside the roadway on Illinois State Route 4, about 0.4 miles south of Illinois State Route 143, according to information released by the coroner’s office. Illinois State Police received a call at approximately

Sparklight Male Athlete Of Month: Jude Jones Is Ace Pitcher For Jersey Community High's Baseball Team

2 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE - Jude Jones, a senior pitcher and outfielder for the Jersey Community High School baseball team, has enjoyed a good season for the Panthers. He has emerged as an ace pitcher for the Panthers. Jersey has enjoyed one of its better seasons in some time and is currently 19-11 going into the final week of the regular season. Jude is a Sparklight Male Athlete Of The Month for the Panthers. In a game against Edwardsville May 15, 2026, at Tom Pile Field, Jones pitched well, going four

Jerseyville Police Department Announces Training Plans for Officer Ruf

2 months ago
JERSEYVILLE - The Jerseyville Police Department has added a new officer to its ranks, announcing that Police Officer Ruf will soon begin academy training before starting field work. The department said in a statement that it would like to welcome Officer Ruf to the Jerseyville Police Department. Officer Ruf will attend SWIC Police Academy for 16 weeks, the department said. After completing the academy, he will begin a 12-week field training program, according to the statement.

Assistance Needed in August 2024 Homicide on N. Florissant that Left Man Dead

2 months ago

UPDATE: Homicide Detectives need assistance identifying and locating the suspect(s) responsible for this incident. The deceased victim was identified as 44-year-old Nicholas Jones. There have been no tips or leads that have led to the identity of a suspect(s). Detectives are urging anyone that knows anything to contact CrimeStoppers. No tip is too small to […]

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