ALTON - If anyone ever epitomized a life of service of Alton it would be retired Alderman Charlie Brake. Brake was a Ward 5 in Alton Alderman for 26 years and was first elected in 1997. He retired a few months before his 92nd birthday in June 2023. On Tuesday night, Oct. 31, 2023, Charlie Brake will have one of the most special moments of his life when he rides through the Alton Halloween Parade as Parade Marshal. Steve Schwartz, a spokesperson for the Alton Halloween Parade, said he thought the East End Improvement Association, the sponsors for the parade, made a great choice in Brake’s selection. Brake always stood up for what he believed in during his time as Ward 5 alderman. He said when he retired he was going to relieve some stress and relax more. “I worked all those years, too, and then had that alderman seat for 26 years,” he said. “I was involved a lot in the construction projects. We did new fire houses and a new police station and I managed to be
Joe Nocera and Bethany McLean argue in New York today that lockdowns were probably a miserable failure in the fight against COVID-19.¹ But they also say this in passing: As the United States gains more and more distance from the COVID pandemic, the perspective on what worked, and what did not, becomes not only more ...continue reading "Just how remarkable was Operation Warp Speed?"
ST. LOUIS -- A woman was carjacked in The Grove late Sunday night. The suspects appear to be still on the run. On the night of October 29, 2023, at around 10:30 p.m. a carjacking took place in the 4100 block of Manchester Street. The victim, a 29-year-old woman, was sitting in her parked vehicle [...]
ST. LOUIS -- Police were called to the 7800 block of Rio Silva Place on October 29, 2023, at 10:40 a.m. to investigate a shooting. The victim, a 42-year-old man, was found in the kitchen of a vacant apartment with gunshot wounds. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. The police have not yet [...]
Mötley Crüe will be among the headliners for Milwaukee's 2024 Summerfest. The "Kickstart My Heart" rockers will take the Summerfest stage on June 21. Tickets go on sale Friday, November…
JERSEYVILLE - One individual is facing charges of domestic battery and criminal damage to property while another has been charged with possession of drugs and drug paraphernalia, according to recent Jersey County court filings. Ashley D. Combs, 36, of Jerseyville, was charged with one count of domestic battery and one count of criminal damage to property following an alleged incident on or about Oct. 24, 2023. Court documents indicate Combs shoved the victim “against a wall and grabbed her arm while at their shared residence.” Combs had previously been convicted of domestic battery on Jan. 29, 2018, also in Jersey County. Combs is facing a Class 4 felony charge for the domestic battery offense. Court documents indicate she is being held in the custody of the Jersey County Sheriff until her initial court appearance. Ashley N. Hillman, 35, of Jerseyville, was charged with unlawful possession of less than five grams of methamphetamine, possession of a hypodermic
State Sen. Karla May wrote a letter to the Missouri Division of Cannabis Regulation, following a report by The Independent last week about a company that recruited social equity license applicants on Craigslist.
A 20-year-old Godfrey man was killed Sunday morning when his car was hit by a tractor-trailer at the intersection of Henry Street and Landmarks Boulevard.
While Wisconsin kids could find themselves trudging through snow to trick or treat on Halloween this year, kids in Florida may need to slather on the sunscreen first.
These metro area schools are matching student interests with relevant extracurriculars and electives, such as programs on AI, social change, global awareness, mental health, and more.
These metro area schools are matching student interests with relevant extracurriculars and electives, such as programs on AI, social change, global awareness, mental health, and more.
These metro area schools are matching student interests with relevant extracurriculars and electives, such as programs on AI, social change, global awareness, mental health, and more.
Libraries are expanding their reach with new programs offering help. In the case of Potty Training 101, it's how to conquer a universal parenting task.
St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell has dropped his bid for U.S. Senate to run for Congress against Representative Cori Bush. In a statement Monday, Bell said he intended to run for senate because he felt "our future as a democracy was in peril" after Hawley "long abandoned Democratic principles" — but he's now feeling a call to a different role. "Over the last several weeks, as I've campaigned around the state, I've heard one refrain from Democrats above all else: yes, we need you in Washington, but St. Louis needs you in the House of Representatives," he said.
ALTON - The 106th edition of the Alton Halloween Parade is set for 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023. East End Improvement Association is the parade sponsor. Alton Halloween Parade spokesperson Steve Schwartz said he once again has high expectations of another memorable parade. Former long-time Alton Alderman Charles Brake will be the grand marshal of the parade. The Alton Halloween Parade will be staged in the Alton Police Department parking lot. Schwartz said Brake was a natural choice to be the parade marshal with his 26 years of service to the City of Alton. If you are unable to get out to view the Alton Halloween Parade in person, watch the live stream on Riverbender.com. Schwartz said last week he speculated about 60-70 entries in the parade from everything from floats to bands, etc. The competition for the float winners is always stringent. Alton’s 106th annual celebration will run from 7–10 p.m. The Alton Halloween Parade begins downtown at the intersection of
The United Auto Workers announced Monday afternoon that the union had reached an "historic" tentative contract agreement with General Motors, following deals the union struck within the past week with Ford and Jeep maker Stellantis.
John Mellencamp is heading back out on the road next year. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer announced a 2024 leg of his Live and In Person Tour, playing 27 new…
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