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EDWARDSVILLE - Join the Edwardsville Municipal Concert Band for an evening of music on Thursday, July 31, at 7:30 PM at the Cleaon Etzkorn Bandstand in City Park. This week’s concert, Color My World, highlights how composers use musical color to paint vivid scenes—from the shimmering hues of Brian Balmages’ Rippling Watercolors to the dramatic contrasts of Clare Grundman’s The Blue and the Gray. Selections will include Palette by Randall Standridge, The Blues! by Sammy Nestico, Black Canyon of the Gunnison by Frank Erickson, and Alfred Reed’s arrangement of The Unsinkable Molly Brown. The program also features patriotic favorites like Sousa’s The Black Horse Troop and a nostalgic nod to Disney with Heigh Ho from Snow White. The band is honored to welcome Maestro Shane Williams as guest conductor for the evening. Williams is the Director of Instrumental Ensembles at Missouri Baptist University and is currently in his 11th season as conductor of the

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BELLEVILLE — Toastmasters International will recognize Southwestern Illinois College for enhancing employee engagement through continuing support of the Toastmasters program. Southwestern Illinois College sponsors Toast of Belleville in Belleville where its employees meet to develop and strengthen their communication and leadership skills in a supportive setting with their coworkers. The award will be presented by Distinguished Toastmaster Srinivas Saineni, International Director on 9 August 2025 at 11am at Orlando’s Event Center in St. Louis, Mo. RSVP due 7/26 at (www.dist8tm.org) Toastmasters' communication and leadership teaches Southwestern Illinois College employees how to: Conduct effective meetings Practice time management Enhance their listening skills Sharpen their presentation skills Boost team collaboration(U) Guide successful teams Southwestern Illinois College has been exceptionally supportive of Toast of Belleville Toastmasters Club and th

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A St. Louis man has been sentenced to over 18 years in prison for beating his girlfriend's 3-year-old son to death.

As the Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis searches for a suspect, community leaders and survivors of gun violence on both sides of the Mississippi River are renewing urgent calls to steer young people away from a path of violence.

MADISON COUNTY — A 25-year-old man from Phoenix, Ariz., was killed Thursday night, July 24, 2025, after being struck by a semi tractor-trailer on Interstate 70 in Madison County, authorities said. The accident occurred around 10:30 p.m. on July 24, 2025, on the westbound lanes near the 20.4-mile marker, close to the intersection of Illinois State Route 4 and Interstate 70. Madison County Coroner Nicholas P. Novacich on Monday, July 28, 2025, identified the victim as Amisi M. Wilondja. The Madison County Coroner’s Office was notified at 10:39 p.m. on July 24, 2025, and Investigator Samuel T. Stone responded to the scene, pronouncing Wilondja dead at 11:14 p.m. The driver of the semi stopped at the scene and is cooperating with the ongoing investigation. The preliminary cause of death was listed as multi-system trauma, the Madison County Coroner said. Routine toxicological testing has been conducted, but results are still pending. The final cause of death will be determined

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Bob Suberi's wife, Barbara Suberi, confirmed Monday morning her husband was released Sunday, about 24 hours after the Israeli navy intercepted a boat carrying Bob Suberi and 20 others.

ALTON – A man from Alton faces a felony arson charge after setting fire to a home on 6th Street . Joey L. Holoman, 35, of Alton, was charged on July 23, 2025 with a Class 1 felony count of residential arson. On July 7, 2025, Holoman allegedly damaged a residential property in the 1100 block of E. 6th St. by means of fire which was the dwelling place of another individual. According to the state’s petition to deny Holoman’s pretrial release from custody, a cab driver reported seeing a male and female leaving the residence as the fire ignited. “While getting into the cab, the male admitted he lit the fire, but claimed he put it out,” the petition states. “Officers located the female witness, who indicated that defendant had ignited the fire prior to leaving, saying he was upset at his ex-girlfriend. Defendant admitted to setting the fire, saying he lit a candle on a bed in the residence after taking his property.” Alton Fire Chief Jesse

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ALTON – Following the recent implementation of earlier bar closing times and increased police presence in the downtown entertainment district, the Alton Police Department is pleased to report overwhelming support and compliance from both patrons and business owners during the first full weekend of enforcement. From Friday evening, July 25, 2025, through early Sunday morning, July 27, 2025, Alton Police Officers maintained a heightened presence in the downtown area to ensure public safety, discourage disorderly conduct, and support the newly established 1 a.m. closing time for several local establishments. “We were encouraged by the cooperation we saw this weekend,” said Alton Police Chief Jarrett Ford. “Patrons complied with the new closing times, left the area promptly, and conducted themselves responsibly. This is exactly the kind of community response we were hoping for.” There were no major incidents throughout the weekend. However, officers will b

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Back-to-school and fall sports practices are around the corner. With the hot and humid summer, there are some safety concerns, but school districts do their best to keep their athletes safe.

MADISON COUNTY — The Madison County Sheriff's Office honored telecommnicator Cynthia Tweedy on Friday, July 25, 2025, as she retired after more than 20 years of public service. Tweedy began her career with the sheriff’s office in 2005 and transferred to the Dispatch Center in 2007, where she served as a telecommunicator. In her final year of service, Tweedy was recognized with the Telecommunicators Award, acknowledging her exceptional career and strong reputation within the law enforcement community. The Madison County Sheriff’s Office expressed gratitude for her dedication and hard work, noting the positive impact she had on both the department and the citizens of Madison County. “Telecommunicator Tweedy, we are so thankful for your years of hard work and dedication to the Madison County Sheriff’s Office and the citizens we serve,” the office said in a statement. “Happy retirement, Friend! You will be missed.”

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The city comptroller’s office is canceling a September rollout.

A Chesterfield, Missouri, man attacked his father at a senior living center over the weekend, claiming his parent was “absolutely possessed by a demon,” police said Monday.

GODFREY - Lewis and Clark Community College is a great spot for students looking to push themselves out of their comfort zones. In an interview on “Our Daily Show!” with C.J. Nasello at Centerstone’s recent resource fair , Sebby, a student ambassador at LCCC, shared stories of working with the college and pursuing a degree in accounting. As a student ambassador, Sebby attends events like the resource fair and talks to prospective students about the college’s offerings. “We have a lot of new programs every single day with our sports teams and clubs. We’re just growing and growing all of the time,” Sebby said. “We just hope to get the word out there and show that even though we’re a community college, we still offer the same plus extra things.” Sebby shared that the student ambassador gig is “the best job I’ve ever had.” The coworkers are “really lovely,” and it’s been a great

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Chick-fil-A has introduced a new menu item that is exclusive to the St. Louis market until August 16. 

Mom! I have to go!” “Hold it!” It's an exchange you probably had as a kid on long car rides. But Uwais Zaid, MD, says it’s not just a funny vacation story. A person of any age or profession can find themselves holding their urine for a long time. “In the medical field, we see this all the time,” says Dr. Zaid, a urologist who sees patients at OSF HealthCare. “When you’re rushing from patient to patient, doctors, nurses and technicians might not go to the bathroom as much as they should. They hold their urine the whole day.” Dr. Zaid is sharing his playbook: why this phenomenon happens, how to fix it and what can happen if you don’t. Why do we hold our pee? Dr. Zaid says some people hold their urine simply based on the situation. They’re on a long car ride, and stopping will make them late. Or they might be at a dinner party and don’t want to seem rude by leaving the table. “Then there’s another

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ALTON – An Alton man accused of invading his ex-girlfriend’s home, attacking her, and slashing her vehicle’s tires now faces multiple felony charges. Craig D. Stepheny, 31, of Alton, was charged on July 22, 2025 with a Class X felony count of home invasion and a Class 4 felony count of criminal damage to property. Stepheny allegedly entered an occupied Alton residence without authority and intentionally injured one of the home’s occupants on May 17, 2025. He is also accused of slashing two tires on the victim’s vehicle with a knife, causing over $500 worth of damage. A petition to deny Stepheny’s pretrial release from custody was filed by the Madison County State’s Attorney’s Office. According to the petition, the victim reported that Stepheny, her ex-boyfriend, entered her home while she was with another individual and began striking her in the face before throwing her to the ground. “ then destroyed her property and slashed

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CALHOUN COUNTY, Ill. — The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office in Hardin is warning residents about a phone scam involving callers impersonating law enforcement officials. The Calhoun Sheriff’s Office has received complaints from individuals who were contacted by someone claiming to be “Deputy Parker” and told they had a federal warrant for missing jury duty. According to the office, the scammers are also allegedly “cloning” phone numbers belonging to the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office or the now defunct Hardin Police Department to make the calls appear legitimate. “This is a scam,” the sheriff’s office said in a statement. “Nobody has a federal warrant for missing jury duty. Also, our own former Deputy Pat Parker is happily enjoying his retirement, and is not telemarketing on the side.” Residents are advised not to provide any personal information over the phone. Anyone who receives such a call is urged

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MICHAEL, Ill. - Tory Bates of Michael, Ill., is facing a crisis after recent flooding left their basement submerged under four feet of water, destroying belongings, disabling their furnace and water heater, and leaving them without heat or hot water. A GoFundMe has been launched to help cover basic recovery needs, including food, clean water, generator fuel, and transportation, as they work to rebuild. Areas in Calhoun County encountered nearly 10 inches of rain from Saturday, July 26 to Sunday, July 27, 2025, and caused enormous countywide flooding issues. Bates described the impact on their home, noting that the basement is submerged under four feet of water. “This has not only destroyed personal belongings but has also severely affected our furnace and water heater, leaving us without heat and hot water during this challenging time,” Bates said. The fundraiser aims to provide financial assistance for basic necessities such as food, clean water, gas for a generator,

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