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Vote for Missouri's Google Doodle winner

2 years 3 months ago
ST. LOUIS -- Doodle for Google is an annual art contest open to students in grades K through 12. They are invited to create their own Google doodle for the chance to have it featured on Google.com. Out of the many applicants this year, Ryen Day, a 5th grader from MICDS has been named the [...]
Joe Millitzer

Memorial Day Services Around The Region

2 years 3 months ago
These are Memorial Day activities set in the Riverbend region for this weekend. If you have Memorial Day activities to add, e-mail them to news@riverbender.com . SATURDAY, MAY 27, 2023 ALTON The Third Annual Scott Reinke Memorial Ride To Fight Suicide is Saturday May 27, at Ted's Motorcycle World. The event starts at 9 a.m. at Ted's and includes food, beverages, shirts and kickstands up at noon, and the trek heads to Grafton, Hardin, and finishes back at Bluff City Grill. ALHAMBRA Memorial Day Services are set at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 27, at Harris Cemetery in Alhambra. The public is invited. SUNDAY, MAY 28, 2023 COLLINSVILLE Collinsville's Sesquicentennial Celebration is Sunday, May 28, and includes a 4 p.m. start at Collinsville Aquad Park with vendors, food trucks, music, and children's activities. EDWARDSVILLE St. James Cemetery Association has a Memorial Day Service at 2 p.m. Sunday, at the cemetery, 5700 James Drive in Edwardsville. MONDAY ALTON

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DC PD’s Head Of Homeland Security Intelligence Allegedly Warned Proud Boys Leader Cops Were Looking For Him

2 years 3 months ago
Cops keep letting us know who they really are. They can’t seem to help themselves. They demand to be viewed as good guys, but far too often, they align themselves with fascists, racists, and opportunistic politicians who align themselves with fascists and racists. When the latest presidential election delivered a loss to Donald Trump, his […]
Tim Cushing

The Gori Law Firm Hires Kaitlyn Crnkovich as New Attorney  

2 years 3 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE — The Gori Law Firm recently announced the hiring of Kaitlyn Crnkovich as its newest attorney. Crnkovich joins the firm’s asbestos litigation team, where she represents individuals or groups who have been affected by asbestos exposure. Prior to joining The Gori Law Firm, Crnkovich worked for a medical malpractice and personal injury law firm. She was also previously a prosecutor focusing on cases involving domestic violence and juvenile cases. During law school, she interned at the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office in their felony trial division. “Kaitlyn is very passionate about helping our clients,” said Sara Salger, managing partner of The Gori Law Firm. “Combined with her experience, we believe that she is a great addition to our firm, and we are excited to have her as part of the team.” Crnkovich received her juris doctorate from The University of Illinois Chicago School of Law in 2015. Before law school, she receive

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Runner's World highlights St. Louis County bill banning street jogging

2 years 3 months ago
ST. LOUIS -- A bill to cut down on panhandling may have some unintended consequences. Runner's World Magazine is a national publication covering the bill that outlaws standing, sitting or walking on streets. The bill is headed to the St. Louis County Executive's desk this week. Runners tell the St. Louis Post-Dispatch that they often [...]
Joe Millitzer

Artist Joe Miller Returns To State Street In Alton To Touch Up Half Of Street Mural Circle

2 years 3 months ago
ALTON - Famed artist Joe Miller returned to State Street in Alton to touch up half of the circle mural he created back in September 2021 to bring it back to life. The painting faded with the traffic flow on State Street. Together with Sara McGibany, executive director of Alton Main Street, they concluded a half circle would be a better way to be more lasting with traffic flow in that area. Miller, originally from Staunton, was a Lewis and Clark Community College graduate and now is a world-renowned artist. He has done mural projects throughout Chicago and across the U.S. and the world. Miller said he is doing some touch up on the project and give it another shot. "Based on what we know now, we hope to replenish it in a half circle," he said. "it is the same paint, just with more coats, and today I am using a cleaner to take away some of the leftovers. We just figured we would give it another shot and go and chalk it up to a learning experience. "Bringing back half of it reminds u

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