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CBC high school's esports team reaches new heights

2 years 7 months ago
Henry Krey, a senior at Christian Brothers College High School, is recognized as one of the world's premier esports players and coaches. Krey, a decorated Super Smash Bros. player, is also a driving force behind the school's eSports program.
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St. Louis area at season peak for fall foliage

2 years 7 months ago
- Recent cooler nights have played a significant role in bringing about the fall foliage color change in the St. Louis area. We've received an update from experts responsible for the foliage report, and they now indicate that much of Missouri, as well as the western region of Illinois near the St. Louis metro area, is currently experiencing vibrant fall colors. 
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Florissant Veteran’s Day Parade is Sunday Nov. 5

2 years 7 months ago

The 2023 Veterans’ Day Parade will be held on Sunday, Nov. 5 beginning at 1 p.m. The parade will begin at the Duchesne Elementary School and precede North on Florissant Road and then turn left on St. Francois, ending at the VFW hall where we will have a festival atmosphere with food, music and the […]

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Gov. Pritzker Announces Key Milestones Reached On $1.3 Billion I-80 Corridor Project

2 years 7 months ago
JOLIET— Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) were joined today by local officials and community leaders to celebrate several important milestones on the $1.3 billion overhaul of Interstate 80, setting up one of the cornerstone projects in the governor’s Rebuild Illinois capital program to be almost fully under construction in the spring. Entering next construction season, an estimated $385 million worth of projects just on I-80’s mainline lanes will be underway on almost 12 miles of the corridor, signaling the start of a major new phase. “Illinoisans deserve infrastructure built for the modern era, with the highest standards of safety and reliability, and a little less congestion and frustration,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “That’s why the General Assembly and I dedicated $1.3 billion of our road modernization plan — the largest single allocation — to the rebuilding and restoration of I-80 through

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How Do You Observe Thanksgiving?

2 years 7 months ago

Pumpkins and gourds help set the tone for the day. The Observant vs. the Indifferent There are two groups of people when it comes to celebrating Thanksgiving—the Observant and the Indifferent. Those who keep Thanksgiving fall into sub-sets. Let’s call them The Innovators and the Firm-Minded Traditionalists. The Innovators are kitchen warriors willing to play... 

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Food Drive Planned to Celebrate Late Police Officer Blake Snyder's Birthday

2 years 7 months ago
ALTON - A local organization will celebrate the birthday of the late Police Officer Blake Snyder with a food drive to benefit Alton food pantries. On Friday, Nov. 3 and Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, you can stop by Alton Physical Therapy , located at 3550 College Avenue, to drop off donations and participate in raffles, games and giveaways. The food drive, sponsored by Mustache March 4 PD (MM4PD), aims to honor Snyder and help the community by collecting 4,100 pounds of food to celebrate Snyder’s 41st birthday on Nov. 7. “After Blake was killed in the line of duty in St. Louis, there was a group of us that wanted to get a better connection with the community and the police officers,” explained Tina Bennett, vice president of MM4PD. “And Blake was the kind of person, the kind of police officer we hope all police officers are. He was very generous with his time, helping people, always a very good husband and father and churchgoer, family man. To have him

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