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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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Stephanie and Timothy Wolfe's wrongful death lawsuit against Endrina Bracho, 34, comes about two months after she was sentenced for the crash.

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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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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NEW YORK — On a busy street in Queens, New York, just around the corner from a halal hot chicken sandwich restaurant and a barber shop, the Long Island City Health Center welcomes its patients into a brightly lit waiting room, painted baby blue and filled with soft white and gray seats. A woman working […]

EDWARDSVILLE – A new all-abilities playground will be constructed in the heart of Edwardsville, providing inclusive recreational options for all to enjoy. It will be built on Lewis & Clark Community College’s N.O. Nelson campus, fulfilling a goal shared by the City, the college and the Edwardsville Community Foundation to ensure accessible play areas are within reach of as many people as possible. The Edwardsville City Council on October 7 unanimously approved a 20-year, $1-per-month lease with Lewis & Clark Community College for the playground site. It will be built just north of the City’s historic Nickel Plate Station, a welcome landmark on the campus at 600 Troy Road since early 2020. "It's important that the City of Edwardsville offers an ADA-accessible playground so that all kids, regardless of their abilities, have a safe and accessible place to play without having to leave our community," said Ward 4 Alderman SJ Morrison. "This wouldn't be possible without

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On This Day, Oct. 15, 2006 ...New York’s famed punk rock club CBGB closed following a dispute over money between owner Hilly Kristal and the venue’s landlord, Bowery Residents Committee.Opened on Dec.…

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EDWARDSVILLE — Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine announced today that an Alton man has been convicted of residential arson, aggravated animal cruelty and aggravated domestic battery. The defendant, 30-year-old Larry D. Greer Jr., was sentenced to 10 years in prison for residential arson, two years in prison for aggravated animal cruelty and 5 years in prison for aggravated domestic battery. The sentences are to be served concurrently. Greer pleaded guilty to setting fire to a residence in the 100 block of Northmoor Place in East Alton on June 29, 2025, resulting in substantial damage to the home. The fire also caused the death of a cat, named Gracie, that was inside the home. An ex-wife of Greer resided at the home; she was not home at the time of the fire. Greer also pleaded guilty to choking a family or household member on Sept. 14, 2024, in Alton. The case was prosecuted by Assistant State’s Attorney Cara Mellan, who is assigned to the Intimate Partner

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ALTON - Community members can be proactive about their health at an upcoming “Girls Night Out” event at OSF St. Anthony’s. From 4–8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, community members are invited to an evening of mammograms and education in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Hosted at OSF St. Anthony’s Health Center, the Girls Night Out event encourages people to learn more about breast cancer and receive screenings. “Our community health needs assessment is something we do every three years. We just say, ‘What are our top health needs in the area?’” explained Sister M. Beata Ziegler, F.S.G.M., Vice President of Operations and Special Projects. “Cancer is just really high on the list of needs for people in Madison County, so this week, we are having a Girls Night Out as part of our Breast Cancer Awareness Month.” There are a limited number of mammograms available during the Girls Night Out event. Call 618-474-679

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St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Masyn Winn and centerfielder Victor Scott have been named finalists for National League Gold Glove Awards, which honor the top defensive players at each position.

JEFFERSON CITY — A Cole County judge has upheld House Joint Resolution 73 on all constitutional grounds, certifying its ballot language and allowing it to move forward to Missouri voters as Amendment 3, Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced.

The St. Louis Artists' Guild is proud to present our annual members exhibition, an all media and theme exhibit. Juror: Robin Hirsch-Steinhoff For list of juried artists, please visit the […]

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The St. Louis Artists' Guild is proud to present Jim Trotter's solo exhibition Through Time and Lens. Jim Trotter is an digital artist and photographer operating from his studio located […]

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The St. Louis Artists' Guild is proud to present Built Over Time by Henry Moyerman. Built Over Time presents a new body of work alongside a reflection on the decade-long […]

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For those who revel in the extraordinary, Fright at the Museum promises a month of entertainment that will send shivers down your spine. The one-of-a-kind Halloween festival at City Museum […]

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