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Members of Democratic caucus press ICE for answers on detainment of pregnant women

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WASHINGTON — More than 60 members of the congressional Democratic Women’s Caucus Tuesday sent a letter to the head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raising “extreme concerns” about the treatment of pregnant immigrants in detention.  “The health and safety of pregnant women should not be threatened as a result of the administration choosing not […]
Ariana Figueroa

T.J. Wies Prefab Panels Power Fast-Track Conversion at Edwardsville’s Lincoln Middle School

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When Lincoln Middle School in Edwardsville prepared for a large-scale renovation, T.J. Wies Company stepped in with a prefab approach that allowed 12 temporary classrooms to be created in the gymnasium in just five days. The panels were built off-site—framing, drywall, taping, painting, and pre-wired in a controlled shop—and delivered ready for installation by a […]

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Tom Finan

OSF St. Anthony's Imaging Services Offers Cutting-Edge Tech and Rewarding Careers

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ALTON - OSF St. Anthony’s Health Center's Imaging Services Department wants you to know they do a lot more than x-rays. Director of Imaging Services Fred SanSoucie, RT(R)(CT)(ARRT), and Manager of Imaging and Diagnostic Cardiology Services Jeff Worman, BS, CNMT, explained that imaging encompasses x-rays, MRIs, CT scans, mammography, ultrasounds, nuclear medicine, stress tests, and much more. They noted that St. Anthony’s has cutting-edge technology, and they’re always

Eckert's Farm hosting festive events for holiday fun

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Eckert's Farm in Belleville is offering a variety of festive activities, such as cutting your own Christmas tree, Breakfast with Santa, and transporting trees with the help of the River King Newfoundland Club, with donations supporting Operation Food Search.
Chris Regnier

New Images Show East Wing of White House Leveled for $300M Ballroom

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From ABC News: For the first time since the government shutdown ended, the sweeping construction of the new White House ballroom is visible again from the Washington Monument – with quite a different view taking shape. ABC News took video on Monday of the White House in its altered state from the Washington Monument, which was […]

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Tom Finan

Missouri Taco Bell fan's custom creation goes nationwide

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A Missouri Taco Bell superfan is about to see her custom creation go nationwide. Sandra, a Taco Bell fan from Missouri, is one of three winners in the restaurant’s first-ever “Fan Style” contest that invited customers to submit their own fan-made items.
Alex Barton

Alton Police Charge Godfrey, Alton Men With Fleeing From Officers

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ALTON – Two local residents face their latest felony charges after separate but similar cases of attempting to flee from police. Erin R. Hardimon, 35, of Alton, was charged on Nov. 12, 2025 with two Class 3 felony counts of aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer, as well as a Class A misdemeanor count of driving while license is revoked. On Nov. 11, 2025, Hardimon allegedly knowingly failed to obey and attempted to elude an Alton Police officer after being given a visua

Bipartisan Senators Want To Honor Charlie Kirk By Making It Easier To Censor The Internet

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Democratic Senator Mark Kelly and Republican Senator John Curtis want to gut Section 230 to combat “political radicalization”—in honor of Charlie Kirk, whose entire career was built on political radicalization. Kirk styled himself as a “free speech warrior” because he would show up on college campuses to “debate” people, but as we’ve covered, the “debate […]
Mike Masnick

Godfrey Business Spotlight: Local Scooter's Coffee Promises Personalized Service

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GODFREY - In 1998, Scooter’s Coffee was born. Co-founders Don and Linda Eckles began an amazing journey when they opened their first drive-thru coffeehouse in Bellevue, Nebraska. Their keys to success: find a great location and stay committed to high-quality drinks, speed of service, and a BIG smile. Scooter’s Coffee is fortunate to have over two decades of success due to its commitment to the original business principles and company core values: Where Great Coffee Meets Even Greater

Tornado-Damaged Replaced on Copper Dome on MO Historical Society Library and Research Center

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From STL Today: One by one, 88 rows of copper panels are being carefully placed on the domed roof of the Missouri Historical Society Library and Research Center on Skinker Boulevard in St. Louis. The building and roof were damaged in the May 16 tornado that tore across St. Louis.  Damage to the exterior and roof […]

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Tom Finan