Congratulations, Brandon Murray, director of DEI & accessibility at The College School! Murray will be honored as a St. Louis young leader at the St. Louis American Foundation’s twelfth annual Salute to Young Leaders Networking Awards Reception, presented by Midwest…
Enjoy a free concert of delightful music celebrating nature and connecting with history. From Mozart to St. Louis composer Stephanie Berg, Chamber Project St. Louis presents a program full of […]
Connect with history and celebrate nature with the delightful music of Chamber Project St. Louis. This free concert features a full program of music, from Austrian composer Wolfgang Amadeus […]
PLEASE JOIN US FOR A MULTI-POET EXTRAVAGANZA as we welcome FIVE different readers this evening S. Elizabeth Cook, an illustrious laureate and published author, is a romantic par excellence. […]
EDWARDSVILLE — An Alton Man has been sentenced to 135 years in prison in connection with the shootings of three people, including a woman whose leg was nearly severed. Madison County State's Attorney Thomas Haine announced on Wednesday that Steven Foster, 37, received the sentence in the Madison County Circuit Court. Following a week-long jury trial in March, Foster was found guilty of three counts of attempted first-degree murder, three counts of aggravated battery with a firearm, and one count of aggravated discharge of a firearm. “This is a repeat criminal. This isn’t the first time he has terrorized our community, but it’s definitely the last,” Haine said. According to evidence and testimony presented by Assistant State’s Attorney Morgan Hudson and Assistant State’s Attorney Luke Yager, the shootings happened Sept. 8, 2021, in the 700 block of Oakwood Estates in Alton. The shootings were the result of a dispute between Foster and one of
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ALTON - We’re Outside owner Troy Hughes had an experience he will never forget earlier this week. While serving lunch at his new popular restaurant, he had a visit from the Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker at his business. Alton Mayor David Goins said Pritzker was passing through on his way back to Springfield and he wanted to stop in at an Alton restaurant. We’re Outside, a business at 1692 Oakwood Avenue, was the business he chose to visit. Gov. Pritzker expressed to Hughes how proud he was for what he did, building the business essentially with his own hands over the past year and a half. Alton Mayor Goins said he thought that Pritzker's choice to visit the establishment was very appropriate considering it is Black Business Awareness Month. “The way filled the restaurant with people so far and how he built the business with his own hands was a great story to share with the governor,” Goins said. Hughes said he was surprised when Gov. Pritzker and his staff
Last July, we noted how media reform activists had petitioned the FCC to revoke Fox News’ local broadcast license in Philadelphia. More specifically, the group argued that Fox News’ rampant election fraud propaganda technically violated the “character clause” embedded in the Communications Act the FCC is supposed to use to determine whether an organization should hold a […]
JERSEYVILLE - Acclaimed Christian artist Hope Darst is about to bring her talents to 1AG Church on 500 Cross Avenue in Jerseyville. Darst has Jersey County and the surrounding area very excited about her appearance. She will appear on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, and tickets are still available. Darst is featured regularly on Joy FM and has 18,000-plus Instagram followers. Some of her hit songs include "Peace Be Still" and "Promise Keeper." The evening with Darst will begin around 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9, with food trucks in the parking lot. The show will start at 7 p.m. Local band, Uproar, will be the opening act prior to Darst’s set. Organizers say their captivating performances will touch your heart, ignite your spirit, and remind us all of the love and compassion that God has for every individual. Prior to the concert, the church will take a moment to discuss the needs of local children. Between the counties of Jersey, Calhoun, Greene, Macoupin, and Madison, there are 975 children
John Mellencamp is off the market. During an appearance on Club Random with Bill Maher, the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer revealed he’s been dating a 57-year-old woman for the past seven…
For St. Louis-born artist Aaron Fowler, hip-hop is woven into his art. The influence is evident in his nine-foot long, five-foot tall sculpture “Live Culture Force 1’s” which is now displayed at the St. Louis Art Museum’s “The Culture: Hip-Hop and Contemporary Art the 21st Century” through the end of the year.
Next week, the NFL kicks off its season in Kansas City. Meanwhile, college football started this week. It's a big deal for sports -- and sports gambling. People in Missouri really really want to gamble, but if they want to bet on their favorite teams, they'll have to cross state lines. Missouri lawmakers are getting ready to try, for the third consecutive year, to legalize sports betting. St. Louis Public Radio's Statehouse and Politics Reporter Sarah Kellogg, breaks down the supporters and opponents, where gambling revenue goes, and what might change with the involvement of the state's biggest sports teams, including the St. Louis Cardinals.
CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul today joined First Lady Dr. Jill Biden at the Chicago Federation of Labor’s Labor Day reception to recognize the important role of workers and organized labor in Illinois and America as the nation prepares to celebrate Labor Day. “I am proud to join First Lady Dr. Jill Biden and the Chicago Federation of Labor today to honor workers in Illinois and across the country for their continuous efforts and integral roles in building and supporting our communities,” Raoul said. “My office’s Workplace Rights Bureau advances the employment rights of all Illinois residents by taking actions, such as investigating labor law violations, collecting owed wages and civil penalties, and filing lawsuits, to protect Illinois workers.” Attorney General Raoul also highlighted a new report, available in English and Spanish , detailing actions his office has taken during the past year to advocate for and protect Illinois
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