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
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 […]
Fans of In-N-Out Burger won’t be able to enjoy the company’s food in the Show-Me State anytime soon. “I am able to confirm that we do not have current plans to open restaurants in Missouri,” Chief Operating Officer Denny Warnick said in a statement to the Business Journal.
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
A bid to stop construction of an apartment complex by Forest Park has been dismissed by a judge after three years of litigation, after the apartment complex in question was already built and opened.
Over the weekend, one of Eddie Van Halen's Charvel Art Series guitars was auctioned off for $114,000. If you missed out on that, you can pick up seven of his Charvel Art Series…
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 [...]
Bud Light has posted the sixth consecutive week of double-digit sales declines, a development that's "starting to look like a trend," an industry analyst said.
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
Schmitt and U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, accused space agency of ignoring China threat while getting too involved in partisan Biden administration policies.
The pizza and pasta restaurant's newest location is its biggest, both in size and revenue. Its owner says three more locations are in the works, and the expansion won't stop there.
Here's What You Missed Last Week in St. Louis MONDAY, MAY 15. The Cardinals beat the Brewers 18-1, which is not only a pile of runs but also means that weeks of losing has given way to a four-game win streak.
Today is the first day of the French Open. It's just qualies this week, but it's still technically the opening. In honor of this, here's a picture of the sculpture of Roland Garros at the front gate of the stadium. Garros was a World War I aviation pioneer after whom the stadium is named.
Intramotev, a St. Louis-based startup developing an autonomous, zero-emissions railcar, later this year plans to deliver its first railcars to a customer.
JERSEYVILLE - Several Jersey Community High School students were recently awarded with scholarships up to $1,500 for their academic success, strong character, leadership, and involvement in the Panther Athletic Club (PAC). Kari Krueger and Drake Goetten were presented with the Don Snyders Academic Athletic Scholarship of $1,500. Seniors Logan Meisner and Chloe Kallal were honored with $750 PAC Scholarships. In addition, the PAC awarded the following students with $500 scholarships: Kendall Davis Elaina Walsh Anna Fink Cate Breden Colton Gavaza Tanner Brunaugh Kelly Goetten with the PAC said: “Congratulations to all recipients, and a special thanks to Mr. Snyders for always supporting the PAC and our Jersey Athletes.” To learn more about the PAC, visit their Facebook page .
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