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Crime is going down in California: Through May 20, L.A. experienced a drop of more than 10% in violent crime this year compared with the same period in 2022. Property crime fell by slightly more than 1%, and arrests were up 4.4%, according to Police Department data....The Police Department posted additional positive numbers in a ...continue reading "The 2020 crime wave is steadily receding"

GRANITE CITY - GCS Credit Union recently announced their new name, Revity Credit Union, which will take effect on July 1, 2023. GCS noted this rebranding project has been a deliberate process and they deeply respect their roots, dating back to 1941. Honoring their history is important, and this revitalization will help bridge the past and future while connecting to GCS Credit Union’s entire 18- county field of membership. While members will see a new name and look, the Credit Union’s values and mission have not changed. The same great people will be there to serve membership just as they have always done. GCS is honored to be the neighborly credit union the community has come to know for over 80 years. “We are proud of our 82-year history and mission. We know change is constant, and we must adapt to our members’ needs. We will always stay true to our mission of serving our members, and are excited for this revitalization of the future,” said Keith Burton,

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ALTON - The Alton Municipal Band is excited to announce its 133rd season of Concerts in the Parks. Each summer, on Thursdays and Sundays, the band performs a variety of programs featuring singers, instrumentalists, and music for everyone in the family. This year, conductors Jennifer Shenberger and David Drillinger have planned an exciting concert series, with old favorites and new friends joining the band. The season will kick off at Riverview Park on Thursday, June 8th. This 7:30 p.m. concert will feature local favorite Susan Stanard, along with the members of the band. The Hayner Public Library District will be on hand with a card table for the kids, and the entire family can take in the breathtaking views from atop the bluffs. Then, on Sunday, June 11th, the concert will repeat at Haskell Park. The earlier start time at 7 p.m. makes this concert a perfect weekend event for the entire family. The Mobile Tropical Snow will be at Haskell Park providing tasty treats for purchase,

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A Houston, Texas, man was arrested Wednesday on a federal indictment for an attempted ATM theft in Bethalto, Illinois.

WASHINGTON – Following Memorial Day, U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Co-Chair of the Senate Ukraine Caucus, spoke on the Senate floor highlighting democratic nations’ commitment to defend peace and freedom as Vladimir Putin’s unprovoked war in Ukraine continues. Durbin said, “On Memorial Day, we remember those who gave their lives for this country. And on this Memorial Day, we were reminded, once again, that the struggle to defend freedom is never over. The peace and freedom for which more than one million American service members gave their lives in World War II is now threatened by a delusional despot, drunk on the fantasy of reclaiming a bygone Russian empire. And once again, the free nations of the world are united in our determination to defend peace and freedom.” During his speech, Durbin highlighted the stark contrast between Putin and Ukrainian President Zelensky, who spoke at the Arab League summit in Saudi Arabia, where he

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Kai Kiefer-Eaves, a transgender UX designer, recalls being expelled from a church youth group over his sexual orientation. Now he dedicates his career to supporting the LGBTQIA+ community and easing the transition for others.

GLEN CARBON - When Girl Scout Cadettes focus on an issue they care about, learn the facts, and take action to make a difference, they gain the confidence and skills that will catapult them to lifelong success. It all adds up to the Girl Scout Silver Award – the highest honor a Cadette in grades 6-8 can achieve. Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois is pleased to announce this year’s class of Silver Award Girl Scouts who were honored at the annual Recognition of Excellence ceremony on Sunday, May 21. Congratulations to all our Silver Award Girl Scouts! Troop #130 from the Alton/Godfrey/Wood River/Roxana area Project: Shelter Helpers – A Project for Partners for Pets Somona Acheson, KayLynn Buttry, Hope Carter, and Melina Luebbert Troop #792 from the Alton/Godfrey/Wood River/Roxana area Project: Care for Critters Julia Heil and Elisabeth Preston Troop #819 from the Edwardsville/Glen Carbon area Project: Medical Equipment Help Hadasah Hunter, Doreen

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Thursday 06/01 Big Tent Revival Last year, Circus Flora brought a bona fide Hollywood star to the big top in Grand Center — Illinois native Britt Lower, recently of the HBO hit series Severance and in St. Louis to research a film project about circus folk.

We’ve written a few times about California’s “Journalism Protection Act” (CJPA) from state Rep. Buffy Wicks, and many times about the terrible concept of such link taxes. Unfortunately, it looks like California’s bill is moving forward, with buy-in from the big media orgs and their journalists that will get the free pay offs from such […]

ST. LOUIS - Transit safety is a top regional priority, and leadership continues to take a very active role in addressing challenges, implementing changes and helping the community regain confidence in the system that serves the St. Louis region. Today, a virtual “Talking Transit” event was held by Citizens for Modern Transit to serve as a forum for transit security updates. Those in attendance received valuable insights and updates on the $52 million Secure Platform Plan, a metal detector pilot program, efforts to increase law enforcement presence on MetroLink and MetroBus and other means to address challenges and implement change. The discussion featured Taulby Roach, President and CEO of Bi-State Development; Kevin Scott, General Manager of Security for Bi-State Development; Catina Howard, Vice-President of the ATU Local 788 and Kathy Osborn, President & CEO of the Regional Business Council. The forum was moderated by Kimberly Cella, Executive Director of Citizens for

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WOOD RIVER - East Alton-Wood River High School announced its second semester Honor Roll lists. To view them, please click the link below. EAWR Second Semester Honor Roll

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MADISON – The Illinois Department of Transportation and Illinois State Police are reminding the public and everyone planning to attend this weekend’s Enjoy Illinois 300 about traffic and travel impacts in the Metro East, advising people to plan ahead even if you’re just passing through the area. More than 65,000 people are expected to attend the NASCAR Truck Series race, NASCAR Cup Series race, concerts and other special events at World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison on June 2, 3 and 4. “Enjoy Illinois 300 is a showcase event for our state. By taking a few minutes to plan your schedule and prepare, you can help ensure another safe and successful weekend for everyone,” said Illinois Transportation Secretary Omer Osman. “Whether you’re attending the Enjoy Illinois 300 events or traveling through the area, we want you to buckle up, drive sober and be patient so everyone makes it to their destination safely.” For motorists traveling

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GODFREY – Lewis and Clark Community College Athletics, along with former NBA standout Kenny Battle and former University of Illinois standout and Alton native Larry Smith, are joining forces this summer to offer a Future All-Stars Camp for aspiring basketball players. “These kids are going to have the best experience of any basketball camp they have ever attended, plus they get to meet me and I am a lot of fun,” Battle said. “At the end, everyone will walk away with the knowledge of what it takes to become a professional athlete.” The camp, which is geared toward boys and girls entering grades 1-8, will run from June 12-15, in the George C. Terry River Bend Arena on L&C’s Godfrey Campus. Each day will start with a morning session from 9 a.m. – noon, followed by a lunch break, then an afternoon session from 1-3 p.m. Lunch will be provided, but parents of children with known food allergies should plan to send a lunch with their child each day.

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BETHALTO - Civic Memorial High School released its Honor Roll lists. To view them, please click the link below. CM Fourth Quarter Honor Roll

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Word of mouth helped Dr. David Prelutsky, who focused on treating HIV patients, grow his patient base from a couple of hundred to more than 5,000 today. He's also trying to take care of the LGBTQ community in court, as he recently took on the Missouri attorney general's transgender health care rule.

This series of new work directs our gaze towards arduous and life-threatening journeys that millions of immigrants undertake in search of a better home, often holding an image of a

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Kayla Hahn served as policy director for Gov. Mike Parson.

AJ Ainscough explores with this new exhibition, the complex and nuanced emotions of love and relationships through a diverse collection of paintings and works on paper. He focuses on exploring

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Meditating on the passage of time, the show presents work that is a result of the inevitable interplay between an artist’s solitary workings in her studio and those of a

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