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On December 6, 1924, Lincoln School student Emery Bricker won the Alton Township spelling contest. He spelled 100 words correctly out of 100. Two Horace Mann students rounded out the top three: Thelma Chapman came in second (96 words), and Adolph Clayton came in third (93 words). Bricker and Chapman went on to compete at the County Spelling Contest in Edwardsville on December 13, where about forty students from across Madison County participated. In spelling the first 100-word list, three students missed none. Those three students were given a list of 25 additional words, and the results showed the following ranks: 1st - Virginia Highlander from New Douglas 2nd - John Monroe from Collinsville 3rd - Olive Hill from St. Jacobs 4th - Iris Cooley from East Alton Emery Bricker tied for 5th place with three other students. He was not named in the article, but the Alton Evening Telegraph noted that one of the 5th-place students went to Lincoln School, and Bricker was the only possibility

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On This Day, Dec. 6, 1969 ...The Altamont Speedway Free Festival kicked off in the Bay Area of California, headlined by The Rolling Stones and featuring a lineup that included Santana, Jefferson Airplane, The Flying…

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The American economy gained 227,000 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 137,000 jobs. The headline unemployment rate rose to 4.2%. This report is something of a mirage. The number of employed workers dropped by 355,000 and the ...continue reading "Net jobs were up in November, but . . ."

Rep. Kathy Steinhoff filed a bill that would require public school districts and charters to adopt policies that largely prohibit use of electronic communications devices during regularly scheduled instruction time.

SPRINGFIELD - The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal, Camp I Am Me by Illinois Fire Safety Alliance and the Illinois Community Risk Reduction Taskforce launched the first-ever statewide smoke alarm installation blitz the week of October 20th in conjunction with Fire Prevention Month. “Data shows that nearly 59% of home fire deaths were caused by fires in properties with no working smoke alarms, almost three out of every five home fire deaths in the U.S. resulted from fires in homes with no smoke alarms or non-working. These are scary statistics as fires burn hotter and faster due to synthetic construction materials in modern construction reducing escape times to less than 3 minutes,” said Illinois State Fire Marshal James A. Rivera. I encourage all departments across the state to engage with their residents and stress the importance of having working smoke alarms in their homes.” “The Be Alarmed! Smoke Alarm Installation Program continues to help keep

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Sammy Hagar has joined the lineup for Metallica's 2024 Helping Hands benefit concert, taking place Dec. 13 in Los Angeles.The Red Rocker will be joined by his Best of All…

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District 1 is investigating a shooting that happened on December 6 just after 3:00 a.m. in 5500 block of S 37th Street. A 20-year-old man arrived at the South Patrol Division with a gunshot wound to the leg.   The 20-year-old man told officers there was a black sedan parked in the middle of the […]

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Running from April 11, 2024, to Jan. 12, 2025 at the World Chess Hall of Fame, Clash for the Crown explores the histories of the World Chess Championship and the […]

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With a focus on Britain, Italy and the U.S., Bolts of Color highlights the Saint Louis Art Museum’s recent acquisitions of post-WWII textiles, all made during the height of the […]

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The Work of Art: The Federal Art Project, 1935–1943 presents a remarkable group of artworks that reflect the creative efforts of artists working under difficult circumstances. During the Great Depression, […]

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Narrative Wisdom and African Arts explores how historical and contemporary African arts make visible narratives rooted in collective and individual memory and knowledge. The exhibition acknowledges the intersections between certain […]

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Timothée Chalamet and the cast of the Bob Dylan film A Complete Unknown do their own singing in the film, and now fans will be able to enjoy their performance…

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A Jeep Grand Cherokee struck a man walking on West Florissant Avenue and drove off, according to MSHP.

Every year, on January 31st, chocolate lovers across the United States indulge in the rich, velvety goodness of hot chocolate to celebrate National Hot Chocolate Day. This day is not just an opportunity to sip a warm beverage but also a chance to explore creative variations and recipes that elevate this classic drink beyond the traditional cup of cocoa. In this article, we will delve into the history of hot chocolate, explore its many forms, and provide you with some fun and delicious recipes to try at home as the weather turns colder and National Hot Chocolate Day approaches. A Brief History of Hot Chocolate Hot chocolate has a rich history that dates back to ancient Mesoamerican cultures, where cacao beans were used to create a frothy beverage that was often spiced with chili and flavored with vanilla. The drink was considered sacred, consumed primarily by the elite and used in ceremonial practices. When the Spanish conquistadors brought cacao back to Europe in the 16th century,

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December 6th has witnessed its fair share of significant events that have shaped the course of history across various domains. One of the most profound global events occurred in 1989 when the École Polytechnique massacre took place in Montreal, Canada. On that fateful day, Marc Lépine entered the engineering school and targeted female students, resulting in the tragic deaths of 14 women and injuries to many others. This horrific incident shocked the nation and sparked a nationwide conversation about gender-based violence and misogyny. In the aftermath, December 6th has been commemorated as the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women in Canada, serving as a solemn reminder of the need for ongoing advocacy and action towards gender equality and the safety of women. Moving to a different realm, December 6th, 1917, marked a significant maritime disaster known as the Halifax Explosion. A French cargo ship, SS Mont-Blanc, laden with high-explosives,

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Exhibition is free and open to the public during COCA's business hours in Millstone Gallery Off The Record is a series of Gouache paintings of iconic record label and album art […]

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Bag Phones, Brick Phones, Blackberries, a Satellite Phone and more – these are some of the cellular telephones you’ll see at the Jefferson Barracks Telephone Museum. Housed in a restored […]

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