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EAST ALTON — The East Alton Building and Zoning Office has relocated the permit clerk to East Alton City Hall, officials announced this week. Hours for the permit clerk at East Alton City Hall at 119 West Main Street are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. East Alton Mayor Darren Carlton said the move of the permit clerk was to ensure that anyone who came in looking for the clerk or any other issues for Building and Zoning would be available. East Alton has its other offices at City Hall, so if the permit clerk happens not to be there, a person is there to answer questions or take contact information, Carlton said. The Building and Zoning Department's Office remains at 232 Church St. in East Alton.

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EDWARDSVILLE - The Edwardsville Art Fair is Sept. 26-28. This is another of the series of profiles on participating artists. Artist #1 Artist Name: Gary Rondeau Medium: Jewelry Artist Statement: "My work starts from a simple idea — what happens when you treat metal like paper? I take traditional paper working techniques and translate them into metalwork, pushing the boundaries of both forms. Origami has been a passion of mine since I was young, and translating the techniques into metal has driven my art. "Origami is at the same time very artistic and very logical, drawing on both sides of the brain. I think jewelry is inevitably a tactile art form. It should invite touch. It should inspire and fascinate and tell a story. Art jewelry should not only look good, it should make people wonder how it was made and what skills went into it." Artist #2 Artist Name: David Hasty Medium: Photography Artist Statement: "The bulk of my collection

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ALTON - Chris “The Real Deal” Rinker took home second place at last year’s Alton Midwest Nationals F1 Powerboat Championship, and this year, he’s hoping to top the podium. The championship is scheduled for July 18–20, 2025, with events and races throughout the weekend that spectators can enjoy from Riverfront Park. Rinker grew up racing with his father, and he can’t wait to return to Alton for another “thrilling” weekend of racing on the Mississippi River. “It’s going to be a wild weekend for sure,” he said. “It’s a big family sport. The entire sport itself is one big family. It’s surprising how much camaraderie there is. When somebody’s down or has a problem with their boat, everybody pitches in to get them back on the water. It's kind of unusual, I think, in a lot of ways because of that.” Rinker races with his own sons, and his family owns Rinker’s Boat World in Texas.

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EAST ST. LOUIS – A district judge sentenced a St. Elmo man to 32 years in federal prison after he shot at law enforcement agents serving an arrest warrant at his residence in Fayette County. Dax Baldrige, 47, pleaded guilty in January to seven counts of assault of a federal officer, two counts of using a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence and one count of possession of a firearm by a felon. Following imprisonment, he will serve five years of supervised release. “Law enforcement officers are brave, underappreciated, and underpaid heroes who risk their lives every day to protect others,” said U.S. Attorney Steven D. Weinhoeft. “Those, like Dax Baldrige, who target our officers for violence represent a form of evil against the very foundation of society. Few things are as serious, and our office will bring the full weight of federal law to bear, relentlessly pursuing the harshest prison terms to hold such people accountable.” On Oct.

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Sunday marked the 40th anniversary of the Live Aid charity concerts, and U2 frontman Bono has revealed the one regret he has about the band's performance at London's Wembley Stadium.In an interview that…

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As ecological concerns become increasingly urgent, this new exhibition at the Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum brings into dialogue work by ten contemporary artists whose research-based practices are defined by […]

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The Clayton-based health giant is likely to face increased challenges as federal government tightens Medicaid eligibility and trims subsidies for Obamacare plans.

ALTON — The Alton Police Department was called to a wooded area near West Seventh Street and Piasa Street at 12:41 p.m. Sunday, July 13, after being notified of a deceased person, Police Chief Jarrett Ford said. Officers responded to the scene and located the body, Chief Ford said. “Further investigation in conjunction with the Madison County Coroner’s Office is underway,” he added. Chief Ford said additional information will be released after family notifications have been completed.

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents detained the Mexican immigrant outside his home in suburban Lyons without a federal warrant. Now, nearly six months later, he is still detained.

Anheuser-Busch has a storied history. With a legacy that transcends beer, the company takes particular pride in its team of Clydesdales. On this one-hour tour, you can get up close […]

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All aboard! The Riverboats at the Gateway Arch provide an unparalleled experience on the Mississippi River. The one-hour St. Louis Riverfront Cruise is narrated by a captain from the National […]

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ST. CLAIR COUNTY — Two people died late Sunday night, July 13, 2025, in a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Ruby Lane and Illinois Route 3 near Dupo in St. Clair County, officials said. The crash occurred around 11:50 p.m. in Cahokia Heights, according to the Illinois State Police. An SUV was found off the roadway and may have rolled over during the incident. Authorities indicated there is a possibility that at least one person was ejected from the vehicle. The other vehicle involved was a pickup truck. The names of the victims have not been released. The Cahokia Heights Police Department is conducting an investigation, with assistance from the Illinois State Police Accident Reconstruction team, which was called to the scene. The Illinois State Police are leading the overall investigation into the crash.

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