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It’s been one year since KISS played the final date of their End of the Road world tour, and they are apparently feeling nostalgic. The band just shared an almost 20-minute…

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ALTON - The Hayner Public Library District has a busy week ahead, starting with the Local Author Book Fair on Saturday. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, community members are invited to Hayner’s Alton Square Mall location for the book fair, where they can meet 25 local authors. Mary Cordes, Hayner’s executive director, noted that it will be a fun day for local writers and readers to connect. “We encourage people to come out, buy some books, and then head inside the library and take a look at all the services that we have,” she said. “People can come out and take a look at us and buy local. Buy local. Support your local writers.” There will be a variety of genres available at the fair, from romance to sci-fi to children’s books. Cordes noted that it’s a great opportunity to do some holiday shopping. Shoppers can get their books autographed by the authors and then wrapped at the Community Service League’s

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O'FALLON - CrimeStoppers has drastically increased the reward for tips that result in an arrest about the recent shooting of a beloved area teen. Colin Brown, a 16-year-old, was fatally shot around 10:30 p.m. on Nov. 23, 2024, while traveling south on Highway 1-55 with his father. The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain unclear, as authorities have not identified the shooter or the location from which the bullet was fired. To aid in the investigation, the CrimeStoppers Tip Hotline is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for tips that result in a felony arrest related to this homicide. Friends, family, and anonymous donors have contributed to increase this reward. Local police are seeking assistance from the public to gather information that may lead to the apprehension of those responsible for Brown's death. Investigators emphasize that no detail is too minor and encourage anyone with knowledge of the incident to come forward. "Any information that could help piece together

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The reward for information that leads to an arrest in the death of 16-year-old Colin Brown is $25,000, local nonprofit CrimeStoppers said Monday.

The incident took place about 4:30 p.m. Sunday in the area of Ninth and Carr streets just north of downtown, police said.

ALTON – Marquette Catholic High School will host its annual dinner and Christmas show, Jingle Bell Jukebox, on Saturday, December 7. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. with hors d’voeuvres and beverages available, the buffet style dinner will be at 5:30, and the show begins at 6:15 on the Ruth Klaus Stage. According to Principal, Mr. Timothy Harmon, the third annual Christmas-themed program is a celebration of the school’s Catholic identity as well as a festive display of student talent. He said, “This is one of my favorite events of the year. It’s so much fun seeing the students act in a Christmas themed series of skits, singing Christmas songs, and creating that wonderful feeling of seasonal joy. They do a tremendous job and look like they have so much fun as well. I especially enjoyed having my eight-year-old daughter at the show last year. Seeing her enjoy the show and taking in the seasonal joy was a highlight of the season for me.” Ms. Madison

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MADISON COUNTY The Madison County Sheriff’s Office has announced the addition of Deputy Jacob Propes to its Patrol Division, a transition from his previous role in the Corrections Division. This announcement was made recently, highlighting the department's commitment to expanding its law enforcement capabilities. Deputy Propes is set to attend the Police Academy in the near future, which is a necessary step for his new responsibilities in the Patrol Division. The Sheriff’s Office expressed optimism about his contributions to the team, stating, “We look forward to what he will contribute to our office and wish him a safe career.” This move underscores the Sheriff’s Office's ongoing efforts to enhance its personnel and provide comprehensive training for deputies in order to better serve the community.

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I spared you this picture on Thanksgiving, but today your luck has run out. This is why Kamala lost: because Trump fans are nuts. The remarkable thing is that shrines like this aren't even uncommon. I see them regularly. There's something about Trump that makes a lot of people see him not just as a ...continue reading "Lunchtime Photo"

GRANITE CITY – Granite City Community Unit School District #9 Special Education Program was selected as a recipient of the Books-A-Million Book Drive. The objective of the book drive is to provide schools with much-needed donations from customers and to raise awareness for the sponsored school. Books-A-Million General Manager Trisha Rodamen shared the AWESOME news that the Edwardsville store and their customers donated $10,447 worth of new books to GCSD9 Special Education. Special Education Teachers have been stopping by the Board Office to select books for use in their classes. Thanks to Edwardsville manager Taylor Nichols and staff for the continued support of GCSD9. For more information on Books-A-Million, please visit: https://www.booksamillion.com . TO READ ONLINE: https://www.gcsd9.net/default-board-post-page/~board/gcsd9/post/books-a-million-donates-to-gcsd9-special-education-program

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GRANITE CITY – The Illinois Department of Transportation on Monday, Dec. 2, 2024, announced that lane restrictions will be encountered on westbound I-270 over the Mississippi River the following morning. This is an update: On Tuesday, December 3, 2024, the right lane will be closed, and traffic will be reduced to one lane between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., weather permitting. This is to allow IDOT crews to complete inspections scheduled for this structure. All entrance and exit ramps will remain open.

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Friends, family, and anonymous donors have raised money for information to help solve a recent fatal shooting on Interstate 55.

Police said they believe the gunfire came from the opposite direction of traffic. No arrests have been made as of Monday afternoon.

DU QUOIN – Today Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 7 officers with the assistance of the Du Quoin Police Department arrested 23-year-old Dylan S. Weeks of Du Quoin, IL, for 3 counts of Aggravated Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol (Class 2 Felony) and 3 counts of Aggravated Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol (Class 4 Felony). The arrest stems from a fatal crash that occurred in Perry County in March of this year. On March 17, 2024, ISP agents, with the assistance of the Du Quoin Police Department and the Perry County Coroner’s Office, investigated a two-vehicle fatal traffic crash on US Route 51, south of Gasplant Road. The driver of Unit 1, Weeks, struck Unit 2 head-on at a high rate of speed. The juvenile passenger in Unit 1 was pronounced deceased on scene. On November 27, 2024, a warrant was issued by a Perry County judge for Weeks’ arrest. Weeks was taken into custody at his residence by ISP Zone 7 and Troop

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Before Elliott Davis retired from FOX 2 as an investigative reporter and anchor, he spent 45 years of his career transforming the lives of St. Louisians in need. Still, his mission has continued into retirement.

The Missouri Cannabis Trade Association describes David Brodsky as “instrumental in developing the Missouri microbusiness community” and a mentor to disadvantaged business owners. In his cannabis consulting work, Brodsky is part of a group that charges up to $4,000 to help eligible applicants enter the microbusiness lottery. It’s a program intended to help steer small-scale marijuana facility licenses to disabled veterans, those with lower incomes and people with non-violent marijuana offenses. That…

Syntrell Howard, 23, was sentenced to 18 years in prison after entering a plea deal in connection with the deadly shooting of 29-year-old Miguel Johnson.

The Ballwin-based parent company of Clarkson EyeCare has named a new chief information officer.

GLEN CARBON – Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois alum KayLee Melton from Wood River, Illinois recently attended the Juliette Low Seminar (JLS) at the Sangam World Centre in Pune, India. She was one of only two Americans chosen to participate in the 2024 JLS at Sangam, which included selection criteria of being “willing to undertake new and challenging experiences” as well as a being a “mature and responsible global citizen.” KayLee’s achievements include being a Gold Award Girl Scout, Director of GSofSI Summer Camp, and a college student who is studying to become a teacher and still finds time to lead a Girl Scout troop. The JLS started in April 2024 with virtual events, and participants committed to three months of e-learning courses. Next, in-person conferences in three locations ran from Sept. 29 to Oct 4, 2024. The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts describes the seminar as, “a leadership development programme for Girl

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