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Young Hunter Dies After Falling Through Ice

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CLINTON COUNTY - The victim who went under the ice attempting to rescue his dog on a frozen pond in New Baden, IL., has been identified as 23-year-old Luke Kitterman of New Memphis, IL. The incident occurred on the ice in a pond on Clinton County Road and Tenth Road. Kitterman was hunting with five others at the time and fell through the ice. Rescuers used a sonar scan to locate him. Herb Simmons, the Director of the St. Clair County Emergency Management Agency, made this statement about

St. Louis Symphony to celebrate works of John Williams

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This March, the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra will spotlight the work of renowned film composer John Williams, the man behind scores for iconic movies like “Jaws,” “Star Wars,” and “Superman,” as part of two different concert events.
Kevin S. Held

Previewing 'National Wear Red Day' on Feb. 6

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Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women, and the American Heart Association is encouraging people to wear red on the first Friday of February to raise awareness, and to listen to their bodies and seek medical attention when experiencing symptoms.
Ty Hawkins

Alton Workers Continue Snow Cleanup After Weekend Storm

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ALTON — City workers were seen once again throughout Alton on Wednesday morning, Jan. 28, 2026, clearing snow and debris left by a massive winter storm that struck the area over the weekend. The city crew was viewed in the morning on Third Street in the cleanup role. The cleanup efforts followed a storm that began Saturday and continued into Sunday, leaving the city covered in snow. Alton Mayor David Goins praised the Public Works and police departments for their response during and

Belt Highlights Almost $1 Million in Funding for Local Apprenticeship Programs  

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EAST ST. LOUIS – State Senator Christopher Belt helped secure a $990,000 state grant through the Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program for R3 Development in East St. Louis and Southwestern Illinois College in Belleville. “We want to make sure that people in our community have real access to the construction trades and the good-paying jobs that come with them,” said Belt (D-Swansea). “The Illinois Works Program opens doors for local residents to gain the skills

Local School Administrators Learn More About Library's Impact on Students

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ILLINOIS - The Illinois Heartland Library System (IHLS) recently invited school leaders to learn more about the benefits of school libraries and certified library staff. On Jan. 20, 2026, school administrators and school board members across the state joined a virtual town hall meeting to discuss the impact of school libraries on students. Dr. Carol Hogan-Downey explained that IHLS works with schools to help students access books, resources and more. “Our goal is to get a certified