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Some day soon, Christopher Dunn is going to walk out of prison a free man. His 34-year incarceration has been an inhumane injustice.

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Italy continues to push its way towards shitshow as it’s overtaken by far-right, fascism-adjacent politicians. There’s nothing here that signals the country will try to move back towards the center. Having apparently learned nothing from history, the government continues to move further right while still (somehow!) dealing with a “woke” court. Here’s a brief recap […]

O'FALLON - State Representative Kevin Schmidt is excited to announce a FREE Tire Recycling Event scheduled for 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at the O'Fallon Township Building. This event provides residents with a safe and secure method to dispose of old tires. Residents are invited to bring up to five tires per car. Representative Schmidt emphasized the importance of responsible waste management, stating, "This event provides our community with a safe and responsible way to dispose of old tires, ensuring cleaner neighborhoods and reducing potential environmental hazards. I encourage everyone to participate and contribute to our efforts to clean up our community.” For more information about the Tire Recycling Event, please contact Representative Kevin Schmidt's office at 618-215-1050 or visit RepSchmidt.com. Event Details: Date: Saturday, July 27, 2024 Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: O'Fallon Township Building, 801 E. State St., O’Fallon,

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I promise not to turn this into a '70s music blog, but over the course of my various peregrinations this week I now have four or five hours of "70s on 7" under my belt. And on the drive to Anaheim¹ this morning it occurred to me that during this time I haven't heard a ...continue reading "More kvetching about the ’70s"

City Sheriff Vernon Betts said he'd seen the detainees and that it looked like everyone would live.

Missouri has been ranked as the second highest-ranked state in the U.S. for road rage incidents, with 33.5% of drivers reporting being yelled at, insulted, or threatened by another driver.

EDWARDSVILLE - The Madison County Sheriff's Office announced significant changes to its personnel this week, with a promotion and a new hire reshaping the team. Shannon Hudson has been promoted to the rank of sergeant in the patrol division. Sheriff Jeff Conner expressed his support for Hudson, stating, "We wish you the best in your new role." In addition, Madison County Sheriff's Deputy Dylan Sykes is set to begin field training and will join the office's patrol division. Sykes brings several years of law enforcement experience to the position. Sheriff Conner remarked, "We look forward to the contributions he will make."

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ALTON - For years, horticulturalists around Alton worked hard to encourage a love of flowers in the local citizenry. On July 30, 1924, Alton Horticultural Society member Edwin H. Riehl announced that despite having cut approximately 500 gladiolas daily to sell for some time, he had not shipped any away from the area. The demand for the flowers was good enough in Alton to require all of his stock, and he could have sold more if the weather conditions had been more favorable for flowers. “He and other florists who have been trying for many years to develop a general taste and love for flowers in Alton can feel satisfied with the progress along that line they have made. Altonians are becoming genuine flower-lovers.” Edwin H. Riehl, like many members of the Riehl family, was extremely successful in horticultural pursuits and experiments. Edwin H. Riehl’s father, E. A. Riehl, won the American Pomology Society's prestigious Wilder Award in 1922 for his work in chestnut

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After working for 61 years, 40 of them at them at the firm he founded, Brinkmann Constructors Founder and Chairman of the Board Bob Brinkmann is retiring to enjoy farming and travel. Bob Brinkmann, Founder and Chairman of the Board “I started working at age 13, delivering prescriptions for 39th Street Pharmacy on my bicycle. […]

Who is Jayson Tatum? Here are some fast facts about the basketball star.

A southern Illinois man was sentenced to federal prison for printing tens of thousands of dollars in counterfeit money.

EAST ALTON - The Village of East Alton has a variety of activities and programs planned for the last few weeks of summer. From a Back-to-School Giveaway to the beloved Soapbox Derby, the Parks and Recreation Department will host several events through the end of summer into fall. Gabby Parker, the new Parks and Recreation Superintendent, noted that her new role has been a great experience so far and she looks forward to doing more for community members in the coming months. “The things we do for the community are great,” Parker said. “I was meant to be in East Alton.” Robin Carlton, the adult/seniors event coordinator, echoed Parker and pointed out that most of their events and activities are completely free to the community, including the big Back-to-School Giveaway that’s scheduled for Aug. 3, 2024. Families must register their children online, and kids receive a meal, school supplies, new outfits, new shoes, hygiene supplies and haircuts.

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For those who are tired of the summer heat and are already looking forward to the holiday season with cooler temperatures, some places around St. Louis have you covered.

BELLEVILLE — Multiple Belleville firefighters attended a Firemanship Conference in Aurora recently, joining colleagues from other departments for intensive training and lectures. The event, which spanned three days of lectures and two days of hands-on classes, featured some of the most prominent names in the fire service. The Belleville Fire Department places a significant emphasis on training to ensure its firefighters are prepared for a wide range of emergency situations. This commitment to readiness was evident as members of Battalion 4 engaged in various training exercises throughout the week. These exercises included rescue operations, hauling systems, and ropes and knots skills. The conference provided an opportunity for firefighters to enhance their skills and knowledge, fostering both professional growth and improved safety for the communities they serve. The combination of theoretical lectures and practical classes aimed to equip firefighters with the latest techniques

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Less than a week away from MLB's trade deadline, the St. Louis Cardinals are likely to explore the market for starting pitching.

The St. Louis area’s largest and only provider of free health equipment – regardless of income — has expanded service through charitable real estate partnerships with six organizations to create a network of distribution hubs. Karen Lanter, executive director, St. Louis HELP Since 2008, the nonprofit St. Louis Health Equipment Lending Program (St. Louis HELP) […]

ST LOUIS, Mo. - The following students have been named to the dean's list for the spring 2024 semester at Washington University in St. Louis. Washington University in St. Louis is counted among the world's leaders in teaching, research, patient care and service to society. The university draws students to St. Louis from more than 110 countries and all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands and the Virgin Islands. The total student body is more than 16,000 undergraduate, graduate and professional students. These are the area students named to the Dean's List: Bethalto (62010) - Allie Lively is enrolled in the College of Arts & Sciences. To qualify for the Dean's List in the College of Arts & Sciences, students must earn a semester grade point average of 3.6 or above and be enrolled in at least 14 graded units. Edwardsville (62025) - Dev Mathur graduated in May from the university's McKelvey School of Engineering. To qualify for

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