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ALTON - After lots of hard work and preparation, Alton Little Theater is officially kicking off their production of “ Oliver! The Musical ,” with showtimes starting tonight (Friday, Aug. 2, 2024) and running throughout the month of August. Executive Director Lee Cox shared more about the musical as it draws closer on Our Daily Show! on Riverbender.com . She said Sunday’s show has completely sold out, with less than 20 tickets remaining for opening night. While ticket sales are going well for the remaining dates, Cox emphasized there are still plenty of tickets left to purchase by visiting altonlittletheater.org or calling the Box Office at 618-462-3205. Cox said the “Oliver!” cast, which features several young talents and some first-time on-stage actors, “are so excited” to take the stage at ALT. While they’re already hesitant to see rehearsals end, Cox said she’s preparing a pizza party for the cast after the sho

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Photos courtesy of 618 Drone Service . ST. LOUIS - For over a century, two mysterious old buildings have stood above the Mississippi River on tiny, island-like platforms. Visitors near and far may wonder what they’re still doing there today, and what purpose they once served - and the answers might surprise them. According to the City of St . Louis website, these are Intake Water Tower #1 and Intake Water Tower #2 . Located just off the Missouri coast near the Chain of Rocks bridge, both buildings originally helped supply water to the city, which was experiencing rapid population growth during their construction. Today, they’re both classified as city landmarks, as they have been since 1971. Tower #1 was built in 1894 and was designed in a “Richardsonian Romanesque style” by architect William Eames. The structure includes “an asymmetrically-placed turret with a conical roof, and rusticated limestone facades,” and once housed “living

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U2 is back with another installment in their digital series U2 to Love and Only Love - Deep Dives and B-Sides, a series of 12 newly remastered collections, released throughout the…

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MADISON COUNTY – The Madison County Sheriff's Office conducted a traffic safety campaign throughout July, aiming to remind motorists to slow down to save lives. The initiative, which involved collaboration with other state and local law enforcement agencies across Illinois, sought to reduce highway fatalities. During the campaign, the Madison County Sheriff's Office issued 35 speeding citations, made one felony arrest, cited three individuals for driving with suspended or revoked licenses, and issued 11 citations to uninsured motorists. Additionally, 22 other traffic-related citations were handed out. The speed enforcement effort was supported by federal traffic safety funds administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation. "We are committed to ensuring the safety of our roadways," the Madison County Sheriff's Office stated. "By enforcing speed limits and other traffic laws, we aim to reduce the number of accidents and fatalities on our highways." The campaign highlights

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An investigation is underway after a body was found Friday in the River Des Peres near south St. Louis.

FAIRMONT CITY – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced lane restrictions will be encountered on eastbound I-70 beginning Monday, August 5, 2024, at 7 a.m. through Thursday, August 9, 2024, at 4 p.m. Weather permitting, the right lane will be closed between the Stan Musial Veterans Memorial Bridge and the on ramp from Packers Ave. All entrance and exit ramps at Packers Ave will remain open. These restrictions are needed to do drainage repair work. IDOT Day Labor forces will make the needed improvements. Full access will be restored as soon as possible. Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. To avoid the work area, when feasible, use of alternate routes should be considered. 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.

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The Missouri Attorney General's Office has launched an investigation into a reported incident of gym goer's locker room usage at the Life Time Fitness gym in Ellisville.

A Dellwood man was charged with resisting arrest and endangering the welfare of a child after leading police on a pursuit with a child in the backseat.

Vice President Harris has passed the threshold needed to become the Democratic presidential nominee in a virtual roll call vote Friday. “I am honored to be the presumptive Democratic nominee for President of the United States and I will tell you, the tireless work of our delegates, our state leaders, and our staff has been [...]

Our Quad Cities News takes you on a journey across the Land of Lincoln for some unique places to visit in Illinois. Take a step back in time to revisit a century's worth of John Deere toys. Our Quad Cities News reporter Linsey Tobin takes us to the John Deere Pavilion in Destination Illinois. For [...]

ALTON - The 17 Pearls Foundation is inviting the Alton, IL community to a special Bicycle Helmet Giveaway event on Aug. 10, 2024 from 5-8 p.m. at James Killion Park in Alton, IL. BIKEWISE, a program of the 17 Pearls Foundation, is grant funded by the Agency for Community Transit (ACT) and aims to promote safety and wellness among school-aged children in the Alton, IL area. The St. Louis Children's Hospital will be on-site to ensure that each bicycle helmet is properly fitted, providing expert guidance to help guarantee maximum protection. "We are excited to host this event and provide our community's children with the safety gear they need," said Danielle Bratton, President, 17 Pearls Foundation. "Thanks to the generous support of ACT and the expertise of St. Louis Children's Hospital, we can make a significant impact on our children's safety." The event will feature fun activities for the whole family, including educational sessions on bike safety, refreshments, and the opportunity

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FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS — The Fairview Heights Police Department, in collaboration with state and local law enforcement agencies, conducted a traffic safety campaign throughout July, emphasizing the importance of slowing down to save lives. During the campaign, the Fairview Heights Police Department issued 80 speeding citations and 25 citations for other violations. Additionally, seven traffic arrests were made for license violations, and one individual was arrested for driving under the influence of drugs. The speed enforcement effort was funded by federal traffic safety funds, administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation. The campaign's primary goal was to enhance road safety and reduce the number of traffic-related fatalities in the state. By focusing on speed enforcement, the Fairview Heights Police Department hopes to remind motorists of the critical role that speed plays in traffic safety and the potential consequences of ignoring speed limits.

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ST. LOUIS -- FOX 2 is celebrating the retirement of Elliott Davis today after 45 years of service. Employees shared their love and appreciation during a retirement party Friday morning, applauding his long and dedicated career. Tonight on FOX 2, Shirley Washington sits down with Davis to discuss his remarkable journey and learn about his [...]

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Christopher Limbaugh joins three other circuit judges in Cole County, where challenges to Missouri laws often originate.

The American economy gained 114,000 jobs last month. We need 90,000 new jobs just to keep up with population growth, which means that net job growth clocked in at a meager 24,000 jobs. The headline unemployment rate jumped up to 4.3%. The number of unemployed workers increased by 352,000 in July while the number of ...continue reading "Net new jobs in July drops almost to zero"

HARDIN - On July 13, 2024, at 4:51 PM, Deputies with the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office conducted a Sex Offender Compliance Check at a residence in the Village of Hardin, in Calhoun County, Illinois. Subsequent to an investigation, the offender, Tammy E. Bailey, aged 42, of Hardin, Illinois was arrested for the following offenses: Violation of the Sex Offender Registry. Bailey was arrested without incident and transported to the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office. As is now required under the provisions of the new House Bill 3653, known as the SAFE-T Act; Bailey was booked and released with a Notice to Appear at a later date at the Calhoun County Courthouse. All suspect(s) are innocent until proven guilty.

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Pete Townshend has dropped a new video of a classic live performance.The Who rocker has shared a video of his performance of “After the Fire,” which was shot in 1985 at…

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