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Reproductive rights advocates must counter erroneous claims about abortion to pass a proposed state constitutional amendment.

On This Day, October 13, 2016… Bob Dylan was announced as the winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature, making him the first songwriter to ever win the award. Dylan was…

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ALTON – While many people look forward to the spooky, supposedly unlucky day, others, not so much. Did you know that the fear of Friday the 13 th is called Paraskevidekatriaphobia or Friggatriskaidekaphobia? Did you know that in other areas of the world, Tuesday the 13 th is considered a day of bad luck? Here are some other fun facts about Friday the 13 th that you may not have known, 13 of them to be exact. This is the second occurrence of Friday the 13 th in 2023. The first was in January. The last time October had a Friday the 13 th was in 2017. Some unlucky years have three Fridays on the 13th. The last time this occurred was in 2015. The next time it will happen is in 2026. The more well-known Triskaidekaphobia is the fear of the number 13. Most cruise ships/hotels/skyscrapers do not recognize a 13 th floor due to fear and you will not be able to get out on that level. 13 at a table – an old superstition dating back to 1774 believes that if 13 people si

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Queen is taking a look at one of their classic anthems, “Bohemian Rhapsody,” in episode 37 of their weekly YouTube series, Queen The Greatest Live. Queen has included “Bohemian Rhapsody” in every concert…

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ALTON - The Alton Police Department is asking for assistance from the public in regard to several vehicle burglaries that occurred during the overnight hours of Oct. 12, 2023, from midnight to 6 a.m. Alton Police Chief Jarrett Ford said the primary locations of these break-ins were in the north/northwest Alton area. Community members are encouraged to upload any surveillance footage of individuals attempting to or entering into vehicles in the nighttime hours by following the link below. Chief Ford said on the website that the public can submit their contact information or remain anonymous. "We only ask that submitters provide the 100 block of the street that they live on, so it can assist us with the investigation (for example 2000 block of Alby Street). The public is also reminded to not leave keys, key fobs, or any valuables inside of your unattended vehicles as this only increases the odds of being victimized." Alton Police October 12th - Tips

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ALTON - Horror fans can enjoy a fully immersive theater experience at Marquette Catholic High School (MCHS) this weekend. The theater department’s 2023 fall play is a mixed-media thriller that straddles the line between fun and “Friday the 13th.” Performances of “The Red House Monster” start at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, and Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, at MCHS. People are also invited to enjoy fall festivities at MCHS, including a bonfire and ghost stories, before the show. “It’s not just a play you just sit and watch. The audience really are invited tourists or guests to this production,” said director Brett Klaus. “They’re going to be very much in the middle of the action…I hope they laugh and smile, but only because they’re so scared.” “The Red House Monster,” written by Rachel Bublitz, draws on the myth of Hercules and Geryon and the novel “We Have Always Lived in the Castle”

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The auditor’s chief of investigations sent a letter to St. Louis Mayor Tishaura O. Jones requesting jail food vendor invoices, jail facility and operational policies and jail health insurance contracts.

A St. Louis man has been missing since around 9:41 p.m. on October 12th. His name is Jermaine Griffin, and he was last seen before the officers arrived at his house. 

The express lanes should reopen by 5 a.m. next Saturday, Oct. 21.

The closure is set to begin at 9 p.m. Friday.

The prosecuting attorney's office charged 19-year-old Jordan Smith with carrying a loaded weapon onto a school premises, a Class E felony.

EDWARDSVILLE – The Gori Law firm recently announced the hiring of Kevin Milano as its newest associate attorney. Milano joins the firm’s asbestos litigation team in New Orleans, where he represents individuals affected by asbestos and ensures they receive the compensation they deserve. Milano began his legal career as a prosecutor in Baton Rouge, L.A. He then practiced personal injury law before joining the Gori Law Firm. “Kevin’s experience and dedication to his work make him a valuable asset to our firm and our clients,” said Sara Salger, managing partner of The Gori Law Firm. “We are excited to welcome him as part of our team in New Orleans and watch him succeed.” Milano received his juris doctorate from Southern University Law Center in Baton Rouge, L.A., in 2013. Prior to law school, he received a Bachelor of Arts in political science from the University of New Orleans. During his time at Southern University Law Center, he received the

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The Circle in the Square Quilters presents the Quintessential Quilt 2023 exhibit at the University City Public Library October 1 - October 28, 2023. Sixty quilts – traditional, contemporary, and […]

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The work of world-renowned artist Dale Chihuly is coming to the Missouri Botanical Garden in a stunning exhibition uniting art and nature. With thousands of pieces of blown glass forms […]

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The moon will block 54% of the sun this time, but in April, St. Louisans can go an hour south or two hours west to see a total eclipse.

HARTFORD – The Lewis and Clark State Historic Site in Madison County will host its fourth annual historic craft fair on Saturday, Oct. 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission and parking are free. Local artisans will make their finely handcrafted goods available for purchase. Goods ranging from basketry to fiber work to pottery and more will be available. Booths will be set up throughout the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center. The lobby, multi-purpose room, and galleries will feature talented artisans sharing their skills and wares. New to the fair this year are hydroponic plants. Visitors are invited to browse and enjoy unique craft items. The Lewis and Clark State Historic Site is located at 1 Lewis and Clark Trail in Hartford. The Interpretive Center and reconstructed Camp River Dubois reveal the important role that Illinois played in the Corps of Discovery’s preparations as they wintered from December 1803 to May 1804. The site, which is operated by the Illinois Department

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