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Today, the new book by NY Times reporters Kate Conger and Ryan Mac, Character Limit: How Elon Musk Destroyed Twitter, comes out. If you’re at all interested in what went down, I can’t recommend it enough. It’s a well-written, deeply researched book with all sorts of details about the lead-up to the acquisition, the acquisition […]

ALTON - At the 18th annual Mississippi Earthtones Festival on Saturday, September 21, Sierra Club Illinois’ Three Rivers Project , Alton Main Street , and the Jacoby Arts Center will award three local activists the 2024 Confluence Conservation Leadership Award at 3 pm. Since 2007, the festival organizers have recognized community members who have significantly contributed to the Riverbend region's environmental conservation. This year’s Confluence Conservation Leadership awardees include Crystal Stevens, Flourish Farmstead; Maggie Mahoney, Alton Yard Farms; and Carol Frerker, Willoughby Farms. “All three award recipients have made significant contributions to sustainable and regenerative agriculture, soil health, and environmental conservation in the Riverbend and are unsung heroes in our region,” said Virginia Woulfe-Beile, Co-Coordinator of the Three Rivers Project of Sierra Club Illinois. “Join us at 3:00 p.m. on September 21 at the Mississippi

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Now in its fourth year, MATI has grown into a premiere festival unique to St. Louis that celebrates our musical footprint.

BELLEVILLE - Belleville West emerged as the Grand Champion of the Sage City Invitational held this past weekend in Monticello, IL., showcasing a stellar performance in music, visual, color guard and percussion presentations. The competition featured a diverse array of high school bands across several classes. In Class 1A, Maroa Forsyth delivered a noteworthy performance. Class 2A saw entries from Newton, Paris Cooperative, Effingham, Mt. Zion, Paxton-Buckley-Load, Richland County, and El Paso-Gridley. The 3A category included Jacksonville, Rantoul Township, Mattoon, and MacArthur. Finally, the 4A class was represented by Champaign Centennial, Urbana, and Danville. The Sage City Invitational is a key event in the high school band circuit, drawing talent from across the state. The event provides a platform for students to showcase their musical and visual skills in a competitive yet collaborative environment. Belleville West's marching band and color guard appear headed toward a

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REO Speedwagon bassist Bruce Hall wants fans to know he’s not happy about the recent announcement that the band will be retiring from the road in 2025.In a post on social media, Hall, who's…

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Republican Dean Plocher was an unsuccessful candidate for Secretary of State in the Aug. 6 primary election.

Find the best of music, art, and culture at area fairs and fests this autumn.

Cities in Oklahoma, North Carolina, Alabama, Ohio, and other states have invested in them—and, given our riverine heritage, it might make sense here

Find the best of music, art, and culture at area fairs and fests this autumn.

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The St. Louis metropolitan area added more than 30,000 foreign-born residents from 2022 through 2023, a roughly 23% increase from year to year.

ALTON - Local organizations came together to commemorate National Recovery Month. On Monday, Sept. 16, 2024, Centerstone hosted a Recovery Month Celebration and Vigil to remember those who have been lost to addiction while honoring people who are on a path to recovery. Representatives from Metro-East Recovery Council, Foster’s Light in the Dark, and Amare also spoke about their organizations’ services. “By being here tonight, we are casting light on the fact that recovery is possible,” said Anne Tyree, Centerstone CEO. “It does happen. Life does get better.” Mark Knott with the Metro-East Recovery Council described the organization as a “bridge-builder between all the different resources in St. Clair County and Madison County.” MERC collaborates with organizations like Centerstone and Chestnut Health Systems to help people embark on their recovery journey. Knott also gave a testimony on his own long-term recovery. He

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ALTON — Several teenage members of the Alton Boys & Girls Club recently engaged in a series of educational activities focused on dentistry, in collaboration with the nearby Southern Illinois University (SIU) Dental School. Alton Boys & Girls Club Executive Director Al Womack Jr. said the event aimed to provide an in-depth look at careers in dentistry, the cellular structures of teeth, and the anatomy of the head and neck. The event, held on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, at SIU Dental School, featured presentations and hands-on activities designed to give participants a comprehensive understanding of the field. Teenagers from the youth club had the opportunity to take impressions of teeth, create models of teeth, and use dental instruments to remove simulated cavities on plastic teeth. The presentations covered various aspects of dental science. Participants were enthusiastic about the hands-on activities, which provided a practical experience to complement the theoretical knowledge

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EDWARDSVILLE — Kevin Hall, the current Edwardsville Township Supervisor, announced that he will not be seeking another term in office. Hall, who has served as Supervisor for the past three and a half years and previously as a Trustee, shared his decision in a statement on Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024. "It has been an honor to serve this community and work with so many of you," Hall said. "We have accomplished my main objective of helping to make our community a better place to live, now and for the future." During his tenure, Hall highlighted several key achievements, including the completion of the decade-long Township Hall renovation and increased support for local social safety net programs such as Glen-Ed Pantry, Overnight Warming Location, Brown Bag Buddies, and the Edwardsville Arts Center. Additionally, the township has expanded its offerings, including bus passes and a diaper bank. With eight months remaining in his term, Hall expressed his commitment to continuing his work

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Two men are behind bars and now face felony charges in connection with a July murder case out of south St.. Louis.