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Florissant hosted the 2024 Bommarito Audi West County Gateway Cup race series on Monday September 2nd. Historic Old Town Florissant was the new host venue for the final day of The Gateway Cup, which is a prestigious four-day cycling event over Labor Day weekend in four of the coolest neighborhoods in the St. Louis area. […]

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ALTON - Alton Little Theater is promoting a new opportunity for thespians: improv classes. Taught by Alex Trepka of 1117 Studio, the improv classes will take place in downtown Alton. Trepka hopes to introduce classes for ages 11–17 and ages 18 and up. He believes that improv is a useful skill and fun experience for people of all backgrounds. “I do think improv is something that younger kids or people of all ages, 11 to 99, can use the skills,” Trepka said. “I’m in the process right now of securing a space so that we can get some classes going.” Alton Little Theater is helping Trepka establish 1117 Studio and start the classes. Lee Cox, executive director of Alton Little Theater, noted that improv is a great chance for new actors to get the experience they need, and she looks forward to seeing Trepka’s classes in action. “I always get calls about, ‘How can I get my kids involved?’ or ‘How can I get acting

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Sammy Hagar is set to play in the desert next year.The former Van Halen frontman is one of several non-country acts booked to perform at the 2025 Stagecoach country music festival, happening April…

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BELLEVILLE/SHILOH — Stephanie Sellers has been named Belleville Memorial's April Employee of the Month, recognized for her exceptional patient care and unwavering support at Memorial Hospital Belleville and Memorial Hospital in Shiloh. Sellers was honored for her unique approach to patient engagement, particularly her efforts to celebrate patients' birthdays. "Stephanie rallies the team for every patient that is noted to have a birthday," said the nominating team member. "She creates birthday balloons and has us sign a card and gather in the patient's room to sing Happy Birthday. This brings a smile to everyone's face. The families and the entire team truly enjoy having a moment to celebrate the patient. Stephanie truly goes above and beyond." The recognition highlights Sellers' dedication to fostering a positive environment for both patients and staff. Her actions have been noted to enhance the overall experience at the hospitals, bringing joy to patients and creating

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We’ve explored multiple times now why Elon Musk is no friend to free speech. He has regularly threatened and sued others for their free speech, and indeed, he has an ever-growing list of such lawsuits. But every once in a while, he gets one right, and this time, he’s helped get a bad California law […]

Bar K, a sprawling bar, restaurant and event space designed for dogs and their human families, opened in 2021.

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GODFREY – More than 1,000 cyclists will converge on Lewis and Clark Community College on Sept. 7-8 for the 40th Annual Bike MS: Gateway Getaway Ride, an event dedicated to raising awareness and funds for multiple sclerosis research. Hosted by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, the event celebrates its 10th year at the college’s picturesque campus. Cyclists will ride up to 200 miles over the two-day event, with routes that showcase the scenic limestone bluffs along the Great River Road and wind through various communities, including Alton, Fosterburg, and Jerseyville. This year’s ride aims to raise $1.3 million to support groundbreaking research and provide vital assistance to the over 9,300 individuals living with MS in the region and the 1 million individuals impacted nationally. “Each year, nearly 56,000 cyclists and more than 5,000 teams across the country ride together to change the world for people living with MS, one mile at a time,” according

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The city saw a 2.2% drop in violent crime this August, compared to August last year; and a 12% drop in property crimes.

Hunter Biden wants to plead guilty in his federal tax case, his defense attorney said in court Thursday, according to The Associated Press. President Biden’s son is accused of withholding at least $1.4 million in taxes between 2016 and 2019, in the heat of his addiction to cocaine. He faces nine charges, three of which are felonies, [...]

ALTON - Alton’s Coco+Oak will move to a new location later this month, and they’re celebrating with a moving sale this weekend. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, customers can enjoy 75% off clearance items at the boutique, located at 219 William Street in Alton. For one hour from 9–10 a.m., the entire store will be 50% off. Owner Madeleine Eades explained that this sale is part of her preparations to move to 3rd Street, where she plans to rebrand and reopen by Oct. 3, 2024. “I feel like it’s just evolving,” Eades said. “You’re still going to have that feel to it, because at the end of the day, it’s my personality that’s in the brand. So some of that’s going to remain, but I’m also getting older, too, so I’m definitely evolving and so are the styles. We’re always up for change and moving forward and modernizing a little bit. It’s an exciting time.” The store’s

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With over 30 years of professional business experience, including 27 years in commercial banking roles, Pat Buehring, executive vice president - regional president for Busey Bank in the Gateway Region, has a vast knowledge of the St. Louis commercial lending landscape and the concerns facing local business owners. What does the commercial lending market look like right now? The commercial lending market has been a roller coaster lately with the ripple effect caused by higher interest rates, but…

(The Center Square) – U.S. District Court Judge J. Randal Hall issued a temporary restraining order Thursday against U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona to stop a third attempt at forgiving student loans.

The upcoming Bruce Springsteen and The E Street band tour documentary has a release date.Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band, shot during the band’s current reunion tour,…

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MORO TOWNSHIP, Ill. – Madison County Coroner Stephen P. Nonn has identified an Alton man who died Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 3, 2024, in a motor vehicle collision in Moro Township, Dorsey, Illinois. The victim, James H. Roberts, 67, of Alton, Illinois, sustained fatal injuries when his semi-truck was struck by a dump truck on Illinois Route 159. The incident occurred near the intersection of North Deer Park Drive at approximately 3:28 p.m. Roberts was driving a semi-truck hauling rock southbound when a northbound dump truck, also hauling rock, crossed the center line. The driver of the dump truck reportedly applied brakes to avoid a fuel tanker that had stopped in the northbound lanes to make a left turn into a driveway. Emergency responders from the Dorsey and Prairietown Fire Departments arrived at the scene, and paramedics from Alton Memorial Ambulance transported the driver of the dump truck to a local hospital for treatment. Roberts was pronounced dead at the scene by Madison

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EDWARDSVILLE – The Nature Preserve Foundation is pleased to announce its annual fundraiser, "Wine and Whiskey for the Watershed," taking place on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at 6:30 PM at the historic Ink House in Edwardsville, Illinois. This year’s event promises an unforgettable evening featuring a curated selection of wines and spirits, along with culinary delights from some of the region’s finest restaurants. “Wine and Whiskey for the Watershed” offers attendees a unique opportunity to indulge in over 60 exceptional wines and spirits, courtesy of Koerner Distributing Inc. Attendees will have the opportunity to purchase the wines and spirits available for (from the) tasting at special event discounts through the event’s retail partner, Bin 51 Wine & Spirits (In Edwardsville). The evening will also showcase signature dishes from seven acclaimed local restaurants: 1818 Chophouse, Cleveland Heath, Bella Milano, Moussalli’s Prime, Mio Osteria

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A motorcyclist was killed in a crash Wednesday on Highway CC in Jefferson County.