ALTON - The Hayner Public Library District hosted their second annual Local Author Book Fair on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. Executive Director Mary Cordes explained that the book fair invited approximately 25 local writers to sell their books and mingle with readers at the library’s Alton Square Mall location. From 12–3 p.m., shoppers explored new titles and chatted with authors about their writing, books and publishing process. “It’s going really, really well,” Cordes said during the event. “We even had shoppers while the authors were still setting up. They were like, ‘What are you selling?’ So it’s been really well-attended.” This is Hayner’s second year sponsoring an author fair. Last year, they hosted the inaugural event at their downtown Alton location in October. They decided this year they would try holding the fair at the mall during the holiday season instead. Cordes said this change successfully brought
Julien’s Auctions wrapped their three-day auction of ZZ Top bassist Dusty Hill’s personal items and memorabilia over the weekend, setting records in the process. The auction brought in over $3 million, becoming the highest…
Wolfgang Van Halen may have taken Michael Anthony's spot in Van Halen 17 years ago, but all's good between them now. In an Instagram post, Anthony shared that he recently…
U.S. Sens. Tammy Duckworth and Dick Durbin and U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski made the request for a public health assessment in response to reporting by the Belleville News-Democrat.
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While he was in the Missouri Senate, Bob Onder earned a reputation as one of the most vocal members of the self-styled conservative caucus, upending the chamber by filibustering a litany of bills, including congressional redistricting, needle exchanges for addicts and Medicaid financing. As he left the Senate in 2022 due to term limits, Onder, […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) joined Senators Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth in sending a letter urging the Department of Health and Human Services’ Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) to conduct a public health assessment on the impact of decades of flooding in Cahokia Heights, Illinois. “We write to request that the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) conduct a public health assessment on the impact of decades of flooding in Cahokia Heights, Illinois,” wrote the lawmakers. “For years, residents in Cahokia Heights have struggled with flash flooding, raw sewage in yards and homes, and potentially dangerous drinking water—the result of large-scale infrastructure problems that have failed to protect residents’ homes. As you are aware, prolonged exposure to floodwater and sewage can pose a significant public health threat from exposure to mold and other bacteria linked
A pair of Republicans, state Sen. Mike Moon from Ash Grove and state Rep. Bob Titus, from Billings pre-filed the bills last week ahead of next year’s legislative session.
The St. Louis Public Schools Board of Education is set to vote Tuesday night on whether to scuttle its memo of understanding with the St. Louis Treasurer’s office for the school district’s College Kids Savings account program. Board members will vote to invoke the 60 days’ notice provision to cancel the agreement, according to a meeting agenda posted on the school board website.
ALTON/GODFREY - Kolton Corby is a few days shy of turning 12, and instead of birthday presents, he wants to help animals in need. Corby and his family invited community members to help them fill a bus with donations on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, at Farm and Home in Alton. All donations went to Hope Animal Rescues , a no-kill dog shelter in Godfrey that pulls dogs from animal control facilities before they are euthanized. Corby explained that dogs are his favorite animal, which is why he chose to donate to Hope Animal Rescues. “There’s just a lot of dogs in need, and they pick up a lot of dogs too,” he added. This is Corby’s fourth year of collecting donations instead of birthday presents. He started on his 8th birthday because he was concerned about “just being nice to animals and people.” Corby himself has five dogs, two goats, two cats “and a whole bunch of chickens,” so he knows firsthand how important it is to be kind and take
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Use pieces from a favorite board game as part of your decor. Hang greenery, ribbons, and ornaments from the light fixture. Mix fruit with flowers, and more out-of-the-box ideas.
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