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Marching 100 Sets Alton Preview Show For Friday, Aug. 7, 2026

2 months 3 weeks ago
ALTON - The Marching 100 will give the crowd an early look at its season at 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, 2026, when Alton High School Band Director Matt Chesner leads a preview show at Piasa Motor Fuels Stadium, weather permitting, or in an Alton High School gym if rainy weather interferes. Chesner said the event will show what the band has been working on, including the Star-Spangled Banner, the fight song, pregame material, and the halftime material learned so far, which he described as about half

Why Are Gay Bars Building Databases Of Their Patrons?

2 months 3 weeks ago
Recent reports have raised alarm about the use of PatronScan, an ID-checking and face-scanning system, at multiple LGBTQ+ bars in San Francisco’s Castro neighborhood. Much of the attention has focused on reports that the system photographs patrons as they enter venues and questions about whether those images are used for facial recognition. A broader privacy concern also deserves […]
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Meet the New Executive Director of Riverbend Family Ministries

2 months 3 weeks ago
WOOD RIVER - Riverbend Family Ministries has officially announced its new executive director, and the team is excited to welcome Christy Schult to their mission. Schult previously worked with Community Hope Center. In the nine days since she has taken on the executive director role at RFM, she has learned a lot about the Riverbend’s unhoused community members and families that need assistance to remain housed. This is one of the biggest goals of RFM — to prevent homelessness and

Alton Police: Automated $1,299 Dollar Purchase Calls Raise Fraud Concerns

2 months 3 weeks ago
ALTON — The Alton Police Department issued a warning to the public about automated scam voicemails claiming a $1,299 purchase was made on an account. Alton Police said the calls are intended to create uncertainty and urgency so people respond before verifying whether there is a problem with one of their accounts. The Alton Police Department said the voicemails may begin with a message such as, “There’s been a $1,299 purchase on your account…” and

Jersey County Deputy Greg McDaniel Retires After Decades Of Public Service

2 months 3 weeks ago
JERSEYVILLE - The Jersey County Sheriff’s Office recognized Greg McDaniel for decades of public service and wished him well in retirement after a law enforcement career that began in 1987 and included service at the courthouse in Jersey County. McDaniel joined the Jersey County Sheriff’s Office as a part-time deputy in 2015, bringing decades of law enforcement experience with him, the office said. In 2020, he moved into a full-time role. During his time with the Jersey

Pavement patching on Illinois 157 starts Aug. 10 in St. Clair County

2 months 3 weeks ago
CASEYVILLE – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced intermittent lane closures on Illinois 157 from Collinsville Road to Millstadt Road in St. Clair County beginning, weather permitting, at 7 a.m. Monday, Aug. 10, for pavement patching. Flaggers will maintain two-way traffic. The work is expected to be completed by mid-September. Motorists should expect delays and are encouraged to use alternate routes during this closure. Drivers are urged to reduce speed, be aler