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ALTON - After 26 years of serving on the Alton City Council, Fifth Ward Alderman Charles Brake officially resigned before a new alderman, John Meehan, was appointed in his place at the July 12 City Council meeting. Brake said he has been “honored to serve as the fifth ward alderman since 1997,” but submitted his resignation due to “health circumstances” that are beyond his control. Alton traditionally allows resigning aldermen to suggest their replacement to serve the remainder of their term; Brake recommended Meehan, who he said he’s known for many years and knows will “do an exceptional job for the citizens of the Fifth Ward and for the City of Alton.” Between rounds of applause and standing ovations, Brake made a few comments about his time on the council over the years. “It’s been a 26-year trip I’ve been in this chair, and it’s been 99.9% good because I’ve been associated with the people,” Brak

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Edward Jones is no longer occupying one of the buildings at its Des Peres campus, but has purchased the building as it looks to lease it out to other tenants.

Steve Earle, one of the most acclaimed singer-songwriters of his generation, will perform live at City Winery St. Louis.   The performance on July 12 will be acoustic, and Anders

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The Missouri Botanical Garden is an idyllic place to listen to live music. On Wednesday evenings throughout the summer, the garden hosts free, open-air concerts as part of the annual

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Residents of five Missouri Senate districts – and perhaps a sixth – will have to wait until this fall to learn if the boundaries will be revised. At the end of a day-long trial Wednesday, Cole County Circuit Judge Jon Beetem directed attorneys challenging and defending the map drawn last year to submit final briefs […]

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SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Secretary of State’s office launched a redesign of its website, making it easier to navigate and adding new functions for services that users can access remotely, Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced today. “The revamped website is more intuitive and prioritizes our most popular programs and services so customers can find the information they want and need faster and more conveniently,” Giannoulias said. “Whether it’s renewing your driver’s license, searching for information about a business or looking for a job, making these changes and adding new functionality to the website reflect our commitment to residents and understanding their needs.” Along with creating a new and consistent look throughout the website that is easier to view and navigate, other enhancements include: Simplifying the homepage to prominently feature key services and most frequently sought information. Consolidating th

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This is my fifteenth update to the citizens of the 111 th district, as your State Representative. The state’s fiscal year 2024 budget took effect on July 1 st . The budget appropriates approximately $50.4 billion, including $9.8 billion (19.5%) towards pensions, $12.9 billion (25.6%) towards K-12 and higher education, and $10.3 billion (20.4%) towards human services. Fiscal year 2024 revenues are estimated to be approximately $50.6 billion, per the Governor’s office figures. As the House Republican Deputy Budgeteer, I had a very busy spring session, as we analyzed the Governor’s proposed budget, attended budget working group meetings, and advocated for our priorities to be included in the budget. While no Republicans voted for the budget, and three Senate Democrats also voted no, there are many worthy programs funded, such as investments in early childhood programs under the Governor’s Smart Start initiative, a new teacher retention program for districts

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ALTON - Webster Temple, COGIC, 1100 Highland Avenue in Alton will host a Vacation Bible School on Aug. 10-12. On Aug. 10-11, it will be from 6-8 p.m. and on Aug. 12, 10-3 p.m. Pastor Sancho Williams is the host pastor and Rosetta Brown is director. Ages 5 and up are welcome. "We will have children and adult classes," Brown said. "There will be crafts, food, music, lessons and fun." Please contact 618-580-2394 for more information.

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Final briefs in the case are due Aug. 15, and Beetem is expected to issue a decision sometime after that.

Recent changes to Twitter are wreaking havoc on the Missouri State Highway Patrol when issue an AMBER Alert.

MoDOT officials expect to begin construction a year from now on the multi-year widening of the cross-state interstate recently funded by the Legislature.

SPRINGFIELD - East St Louis District 189 will receive $50,000 in funding from a recent Illinois Arts Council Agency/Illinois State Board Of Education Grant. The Illinois Arts Council Agency (IACA), in cooperation with the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), announced grant recipients today. The agencies said they have awarded thirteen grants to districts and schools across the state for arts and foreign language education. The Arts and Foreign Language Education Grant Program (AFL) is designed to assist school districts and other eligible applicants with the development or enhancement of curricular programs in the arts or foreign language. "World language and arts courses are essential to a well-rounded education, yet students’ access to these critical learning opportunities is all too often determined by affluency. This grant program will allow us to expand access to arts and world language education that all of our students deserve," said State Superintendent of Educatio

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