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The Wall Street Journal says that investors are feeling good about credit card debt: Missed-payment rates on these loans have ticked higher from ultralow levels hit during the pandemic, but they still sit well below the heights reached during past downturns. Over the past few months, the easing of bank stress has helped keep the ...continue reading "Raw data: Credit card spending since the pandemic"

EDWARDSVILLE - Elsaventer Branch of Alton has been charged with Making A Terrorist Threat (a Class X felony), Aggravated Battery (Class 2), two counts of Resisting A Police Officer Causing Injury (Class 4), and Disorderly Conduct (Class C). Each of these charges stems from an incident that occurred on April 16, 2023. The Making A Terrorist charge reads as follows: "The defendant made a threat to commit or cause to be committed a terrorist act when he made the statement he would 'blow up' and 'shoot up' a McDonald’s Restaurant at 2400 Homer Adams Parkway. Police said he created a reasonable expectation of fear of throwing items onto the roof of the McDonald’s." He was also charged with the following: "Aggravated Battery of an Alton Police officer causing harm to the officer’s face with his hand. He also pulled away from an officer with Alton Police Department and failed to obey commands and pulled away from the officer. The Alton officer occurred injuries to his knees,

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ALTON - The Senior Services Plus 50th anniversary celebration on Saturday night at Lewis and Clark Community College was a night to remember. Sheila Goins was the emcee for the inaugural gala for SSP. She also serves as one of SSP's newest board members. Theresa Collins, CEO for SSP, presented Sheila with gifts, a flower arrangement, and a beautiful painting as a gift for emceeing the night. The Alton High School Jazz Band performed the evening's entertainment. State Rep. Amy Elik was also in attendance, along with many other community officials, including Alton Mayor David Goins. Recognized at the event were AARP Illinois because of their corporate partnership as well as Argosy Casino. BJC Alton Memorial Hospital was recognized as a Community Hero, Liberty Bank was a community partner honoree along with OSF Saint Anthony's Hospital. Zeke Jabusch was also recognized with a Community Volunteer Hero Award. The Senior Services Plus Board of Directors consists of Chuck Par as president,

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O'Fallon, Illinois, will host a public hearing for the project on Tuesday.

In collaboration with Mexico-based TheArtRug, the new collection is for sale locally at Hearth & Soul.

A Pagedale man appeared in St. Louis County Circuit Court last week and pleaded guilty to the 2019 shooting death of his domestic partner.

ALTON - Zeke Jabusch is most known for his Alton-Godfrey Business Association leadership as president since 1993. However, Saturday night, Zeke was recognized with a Senior Services Plus Hero Award. Zeke admitted he was truly touched by the honor. Senior Services Plus marked its 50th anniversary with the celebration on Saturday, and Zeke was one of the top honorees on that prestigious night. Zeke said he looks at what organizations like Senior Services Plus have done in the community, not at what he has done. “Senior Services Plus has achieved many positive results over the years,” he said. “It has been a very positive resource to the community and region beyond. I was on the board for nearly 20 years.” Zeke said Senior Services Plus’ programs speak for themselves, from the fitness center, wellness services, meal delivery, hosting a wide variety of events for seniors, home-care services, and even home repair and some lawn services and so much more. “Th

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The sold-out event celebrated the grand opening of the $100 million Jack C. Taylor Visitor Center at the Missouri Botanical Garden.

TriStar Real Estate Acquisitions is seeking to build a four-story apartment building in unincorporated St. Louis County.

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Commuters Asks to ‘Dump the Pump’ June 15 … Public transit is the region’s “golden ticket” to a safe, more cost-effective and hassle-free way for St. Louis area residents to get where they need to go. To help reinforce this message, Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT), Metro Transit and St. Clair County Transit District (SCCTD) […]

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A Belleville, Illinois, man has been charged for allegedly stealing a wallet while working as an Amazon delivery driver, and using the credit cards within.

You can now buy alcohol through the end of the 8th inning at St. Louis Cardinals games. With the way this season's going, you're going to need it. The Cards are in the midst of a brutal slump at 12 games below .500.

The EARN IT Act (the tortured acronym stands for Eliminating Abusive and Rampant Neglect of Interactive Technologies Act) has been bad news ever since its introduction way back in March of 2020. The bill’s original backers were all people who either hated encryption (AG Bill Barr, Sen. Dianne Feinstein) or “Big Tech” (Trump acolytes Josh […]

JERSEYVILLE - A man from Winchester has been charged with indecent solicitation of a child after he “knowingly solicited three (3) twelve (12) year old girls” to perform a sexual act, according to court filings from the Jersey County Circuit Clerk’s office. Austin K. Williams, 25, of Winchester, reportedly committed the offense on June 5, 2023. He was charged with one count of Indecent Solicitation Of A Child, a Class 1 felony carrying a sentence of four to 15 years in prison. His bail was set at $75,000. More information and updates on this case can be found here . The issuance of charges is based solely upon probable cause and is not an indication of guilt. All subjects charged with criminal offenses are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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Artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly expanded in 2023, and it’s here to stay. ChatGPT, Snapchat and altered photos and videos are just some of the AI encounters people have on their devices daily. AI has many positives. But experts say when it comes to health advice, take it from a trained human being, not a robot. And if you’re scared of "the rise of the robots" – as they say in Hollywood – there are ways to cope. "You’re absolutely normal to be anxious when there’s the first stirrings of big shifts in technology or other things that might change our life," says Ari Lakritz, PsyD, a clinical psychologist at OSF HealthCare who says he sees these concerns often. Coming to grips with technology advances Common fears include technology making your job obsolete or providing you with misinformation. Dr. Lakritz suggests being proactive to the changes, not reactive. Learn how AI is changing your job or hobbies. "See if you might be able to be part

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ALTON - The Miles Davis Jazz Committee recognized recent Marquette Catholic High School graduate Paige Masterson for her devotion to music, academics and service. Masterson considers music to be a strong influence on her. She played flute throughout elementary and middle school before joining Marquette’s Ukulele Club in high school. “The most significant thing about music is being able to hear and feel the different parts of a song,” Masterson said. Masterson was a member of Marquette’s Art Club, women’s bowling team and Academic Challenge team. Outside of school, she plays ice hockey with the St. Louis Lyons Hockey Club and volunteers throughout the Greater St. Louis area. Masterson joined Marquette’s National Honor Society early in her high school career with a high GPA and over a hundred hours of volunteer work. Timothy Harmon, Marquette’s principal and social sciences teacher, credited this “prestigious distinction”

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EDWARDSVILLE - Goshen Theatre Project will present Disney’s Descendants: The Musical Rotten to the Core is only one of the catchy tunes you will hear in Descendants: The Musical. The production will take place at Triad Middle School and will feature three shows: Friday, June 23 and Saturday, June 24 at 7:30 p.m. with the final show on Sunday, June 25 at 3 p.m. Disney's Descendants: Musical Rotten To The Core features many well-known Disney characters – good and evil. In Goshen Theatre Project’s production of Desendants: The Musical just under 30 performers, ranging in age from 11-19, will transform the stage into a battle of good vs evil. The public is requested to watch as some infamous villians – the teenage troublemakers and children of Maleficent, the Evil Queen, Jafar, and Cruella De Vil venture off the Isle of the Lost. These troublemakers will then be sent to attend prep school in Auradon with some of our beloved Disney heroes. How will they fair? Wil

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ALTON - Alton’s 26th annual All-Wheels Drive-In Car Show will be held on Sunday, July 16 (rescheduled date due to rain), on 3rd, State and Belle Streets in historic Downtown Alton. The event attracts 200+ classic cars, hot rods and motorcycles, which the public is welcome to browse. There is no charge for admission. Registration for automobiles is from 8am-Noon, and trophies will be given in thirty-seven classes plus five specialty awards at 4pm. The fee is $15 to enter the judging, or just $10 to display your wheels. Dash plaques & goodie bags are given to the first 125 participants. Alton Main Street organizes this Alton tradition along with Time Machines Unlimited Car Club. Enjoy live golden oldies music and a Pin-Up contest! Come out for the cars and stay for the music, 50-50 drawing, vendor displays, merchant sidewalk sale and great food. For more info, please contact Jamey Griffin at: 618-792-8901 or visit www.DowntownAlton.com/Events

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