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They've started calling me "the toast of LaSalle Park." Well, not really, but I feel like that in the wake of my November 16 Riverfront Times cover story, "The Bricks that Bind," about the friendship of Geoff Story and Barbara Clark, who owned the same Morrison Avenue house a decade apart and bonded over its history.

HARDIN - An Alton man has been charged after a traffic stop on Illinois River Road at Swan Lake. On April 29, 2023, a Deputy Sheriff with the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on Illinois River Road at Swan Lake on a white 1993 Chevy truck. Subsequent to an investigation, a passenger, Kenneth L Gray, aged 35, of Alton, was arrested for the following offenses: Unlawful Possession of Methamphetamine Unlawful Possession of Hypodermic Syringes Gray was arrested without incident and transported to the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office. All suspect(s) are innocent until proven guilty.

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CHICAGO - Former ComEd lobbyist Michael McClain, former ComEd CEO Anne Pramaggiore , retired ComEd vice president John Hooker, and former ComEd consultant Jay Doherty were found guilty on each and every count of a nine-count indictment accusing them of conspiracy, bribery, and falsifying documents. Federal prosecutors accused the defendants of using their influence to reward former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and his associates for about eight years beginning in 2011, in order to ensure Madigan would help them pass legislation beneficial to ComEd. These are reactions from area legislators on the verdicts: Rep. Elik Statement on Corruption Trial Verdict Tied to Former House Speaker Mike Madigan SPRINGFIELD - Illinois State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) issued a statement following the verdict in the corruption trial connected to former House Speaker Mike Madigan: “Today’s verdict reaffirms what has been wrong with our state government for decades an

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Maplewood's payout of $3.5 million is the latest settlement over court costs. And the Department of Justice says court fines and fees are a national problem.

Winnie-the-Pooh, R2-D2, Baseball and Kermit the Frog  – these are some of the telephones you’ll see at the Jefferson Barracks Telephone Museum.   Housed in a restored 1896 building, the

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Let your soul breathe. Experience the essence of belonging through the paintings and poetry of Angela L. Chostner.   This art exhibition provides opportunity for self reflection with interactive elements.

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Filipino American artist Ria Unson portrays personal and historical representations of Filipinos within frames used by colonial powers—from Western Literature to World Fairs—to challenge the origin and scope of the

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The adventure begins with a drive to the William Clark Plot.  Walking to the ideal way to observe the cemetery.  It is easy to view monuments and take in the

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The work of world-renowned artist Dale Chihuly is coming to the Missouri Botanical Garden in a stunning exhibition uniting art and nature. With thousands of pieces of blown glass forms

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A Missouri native is the newest member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Neil Young is the latest artist to pay tribute to fellow Canadian, singer/songwriter Gordon Lightfoot, who passed away Monday at the age of 84. “I just spoke to Gordon a few weeks back…

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St. Louis County would become the first county in Missouri with a smoking ban for casinos.

Big Cedar Lodge offers activities for everyone, from families to outdoor enthusiasts to golfers.

ALTON - Alton Police Chief Jarrett Ford said at 12:50 p.m. on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, the Alton Police Department Officers responded to a report of a juvenile victim with a gunshot wound to the chest in the 2600 block of Maxey Street, Alton. The victim was transported to a local hospital by members of the Alton Fire Department. Despite lifesaving efforts, the victim ultimately died of his injuries. "The Alton Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division immediately began investigating the case. Leads and information obtained led to the identification of a suspect who was eventually taken into custody," Chief Ford said. "The investigation is ongoing at this time. It is being conducted in conjunction with members of the Madison County Coroner’s Office and Illinois State Police. The investigation will be forwarded to the Madison County State’s Attorney’s Office for review. "This was not a random act of violence. All involved parties are known to each other."

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ALTON - Alton Police Chief Jarrett Ford said at 12:50 p.m. on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, the Alton Police Department Officers responded to a report of a juvenile victim with a gunshot wound to the chest in the 2600 block of Maxey Street, Alton. The victim was transported to a local hospital by members of the Alton Fire Department. Despite lifesaving efforts, the victim ultimately died of his injuries. "The Alton Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division immediately began investigating the case. Leads and information obtained led to the identification of a suspect who was eventually taken into custody," Chief Ford said. "The investigation is ongoing at this time. It is being conducted in conjunction with members of the Madison County Coroner’s Office and Illinois State Police. The investigation will be forwarded to the Madison County State’s Attorney’s Office for review. "This was not a random act of violence. All involved parties are known to each other."

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Kamasi Washington w/ Ami Taf Ra 10:30 p.m.

ST. LOUIS – Registration is open for the “ Chesterfield Mother’s Day 5K Run/Walk ” until the morning of the community event on Sunday, May 14, 2023. Participants will follow a course circling the Staenberg Group entertainment development, The District of St. Louis , complete with finish-line treats, roses, and live music. Five registration categories are available to accommodate a variety of participants, from runners wanting to beat personal records to those looking to get up and get active, whether they run or walk the course: 5K Run/Walk 5K Run/Walk – Untimed Virtual Run – 5K Kid’s Division 5K Fun Run – 11 Years and Under Kid’s Dash – Eight Years and Under Participants must pick up their race packets to participate in the 5K. Packets contain participants’ bib numbers, their selected race-themed t-shirts, and any add-ons. Packet pick-up is on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at Dick’s Sporting Goods

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Anyone that spent real time at the West End Grill and Pub (a.k.a. WEGAP) will walk into Black Mountain Wine House (a.k.a. blk mtn) with strong first impressions. Already, only a month into service, co-owner and proprietor Joe Baker has been fielding feedback, and it's ranged widely.

Crews were at the scene of a mobile home fire Wednesday morning.