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St. Louis native Jeremiyah Love among Heisman finalists

3 months 1 week ago
Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love, Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza, Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia and Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin are the finalists for the Heisman Trophy given to the top player in college football.
Associated Press

Belleville Welcomes New Officer Kaysia Dean to Police Force

3 months 1 week ago
BELLEVILLE — The Belleville Police Department announced the graduation of Officer Kaysia Dean from the Southwestern Illinois College Police Academy. Dean, who recently completed the academy’s training program, has joined the Belleville Police Department as a probationary police officer. The Belleville Police highlighted that Dean’s accomplishment is the result of “countless hours of effort, determination, and heart" and said they have strong expectations for her

Godfrey Approves 2026-2027 Concrete Pavement Replacement Program

3 months 1 week ago
GODFREY – The Village of Godfrey is set to continue its Concrete Pavement Replacement Program, with Mont Vista Avenue and other areas set to get new concrete slabs over the next two years. Members of the village’s Finance Committee and Village Board of Trustees last week unanimously approved the continuation of the Annual Concrete Pavement Replacement Program for 2026 and 2027. Village Engineer Rich Beran outlined the expected concrete work to be completed in 2026 and 2027

Missouri set to enact gerrymandered map despite 300K signatures for repeal referendum

3 months 1 week ago
The campaign to repeal Missouri’s gerrymandered congressional map turned in 300,000 signatures Tuesday to put it on the 2026 ballot. But Secretary of State Denny Hoskins says that won’t stop the map from going into effect on Thursday. Hoskins also argued he has the power to unilaterally declare the referendum unconstitutional if it is determined […]
Rudi Keller, Jason Hancock

Holiday-Themed Magic Show Planned for Alton and Granite City

3 months 1 week ago
ALTON/GRANITE CITY - Community members have the chance to see an enchanting Christmas-themed magic show. Alton Little Theater will host “The Magicians of Christmas — A Holiday Spectacle of Wonder and Illusion!” at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 12 and at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. The Mill in Granite City will host the same show at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025. Magicians Tony Loving and John Johnson promise all shows will be a spectacular experience for families,

Voting by mail faces uncertain moment ahead of midterm elections

3 months 1 week ago
Derrin Robinson has worked in Oregon elections for more than 30 years, long enough to remember when voters in the state cast their ballots at physical polling sites instead of by mail. As the nonpartisan clerk of Harney County, a vast, rural expanse larger than Massachusetts, Robinson oversees elections with about 6,000 registered voters. Oregon […]
Jonathan Shorman

The Best Holiday Movies to Watch as a Family: Timeless Stories That Bring Everyone Together

3 months 1 week ago
Did you know that watching holiday movies as a family can significantly boost emotional bonds and create lasting memories? According to a study published in the Journal of Family Psychology , engaging in shared leisure activities such as movie watching strengthens familial relationships and improves communication across generations. But what makes a holiday movie truly “family-friendly,” and which titles stand out as the best choices for a cozy, joyful gathering? This article explores

This Day in History on December 9: First Christmas Tree Illuminated with Electric Lights at the White House

3 months 1 week ago
December 9 has long been a date marked by pivotal moments in history, spanning politics, science, culture, and more. In 1775, during the American Revolutionary War, King George III formally declared the colonies to be in a state of rebellion. This declaration was a crucial step that escalated tensions between Great Britain and its American colonies, eventually leading to the colonies' fight for independence. The king's proclamation underscored the deepening rift and set the stage for the struggles