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St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell has dropped his bid for U.S. Senate to run for Congress against Representative Cori Bush. In a statement Monday, Bell said he intended to run for senate because he felt "our future as a democracy was in peril" after Hawley "long abandoned Democratic principles" — but he's now feeling a call to a different role. "Over the last several weeks, as I've campaigned around the state, I've heard one refrain from Democrats above all else: yes, we need you in Washington, but St. Louis needs you in the House of Representatives," he said.

ALTON - The 106th edition of the Alton Halloween Parade is set for 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023. East End Improvement Association is the parade sponsor. Alton Halloween Parade spokesperson Steve Schwartz said he once again has high expectations of another memorable parade. Former long-time Alton Alderman Charles Brake will be the grand marshal of the parade. The Alton Halloween Parade will be staged in the Alton Police Department parking lot. Schwartz said Brake was a natural choice to be the parade marshal with his 26 years of service to the City of Alton. If you are unable to get out to view the Alton Halloween Parade in person, watch the live stream on Riverbender.com. Schwartz said last week he speculated about 60-70 entries in the parade from everything from floats to bands, etc. The competition for the float winners is always stringent. Alton’s 106th annual celebration will run from 7–10 p.m. The Alton Halloween Parade begins downtown at the intersection of

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The United Auto Workers announced Monday afternoon that the union had reached an "historic" tentative contract agreement with General Motors, following deals the union struck within the past week with Ford and Jeep maker Stellantis.

John Mellencamp is heading back out on the road next year. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer announced a 2024 leg of his Live and In Person Tour, playing 27 new…

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ST. LOUIS - As temperatures cool, it can be easy to slip into "zombie mode" when it comes to staying on top of home energy usage. Instead of taking a lifeless approach this spooky season, here are four simple modifications you can make without much effort that can decrease your energy drain – and won't require big sacrifices: Let the sunshine in. As we head into daylight saving time, take advantage of the last few longer days by opening curtains and letting the natural sunlight warm your space. In the evening, keep them closed to prevent the heat from escaping. Lower the heat to 68 degrees. Consider slipping on a hoodie or a sweater to stay comfortable, as lower temperature settings will use less energy with little effort. You can save 5% for every degree you drop your thermostat between 60 to 70 degrees. Clear your air vents. Make sure there are no furniture items or appliances obstructing any vents to maximize heating efficiency. Removing blockages and replacing

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Andre Brunt, a 25-year-old Maryland Heights resident with active warrants, was charged Monday.

Jersey Community Middle School 1st Quarter Honor Roll 5th grade: Jacob M. Dixon, Myles P. Dougherty, Aria J. Forrester, Olivia D. Funk, Braden J. Hall, Tod M. Herndon, Aiden D. Johnisee, Connor J. Kirkendoll, Kagen A. McClintock, Colton T. Mueller, Cailynn R. Newby, Sophia L. Penelton, Jada D. Price, Andrew R. Ray, Emmy L. Rothe, Bristen A. Schlottner, Ian C. Schulz, Ginny K. Shaffer, Kenna R. Sievers, McKenzie A. Towell, Brianna M. Waters, and Lana M. West. 6th grade: Eryn D. Benner, Samantha G. Beumer, Nylah R. Box-Michaels, Jordan R. Cato, Derrick L. Dublo Jr, Erin J. Federle, Carter M. Fitzgerald, Allison R. Haarmann, Landon J. Hazelwonder, Rylie G. Hedger, Gracie L. Herrmann, Skylee H. Howell, Carson J. Johnson, Alaya R. LeMasters, Christopher R. Meares, Austin C. Mintert, Ella R. Newell, Aydan J. Rader, Gabriel P. Rawe, Alexis M. Roberts, Sophia L. Schroeder, Aiden J. Smith, Cole J. Stierley, Wyatt A. Taylor, Keegan D. Varble, Aubrey J. Vetter, and Lucas T. Wallace

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Yes, I’m well are of Betteridge’s Law, and yes, this headline is designed to deliberately obey it. It’s no surprise that Elon’s grand vision for exTwitter was to try to turn it into a financial services everything app. He’s been talking about such an app for years. It’s what he wanted his original X.com to […]

Fresh from a campaign trip to Kansas City, St. Louis County Prosecutor Wesley Bell is ditching his long-shot Democratic primary bid for the U.S. Senate and pivoting to run for Congress against two-term incumbent Congresswoman Cori Bush. Bell announced Monday he is dropping out of the race to challenge Republican Sen. Josh Hawley to go after Missouri’s 1st Congressional District. That district includes the city of St. Louis and most of northern St. Louis County. Bell’s retreat from a statewide…

CLAYTON, Mo. – St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell is changing the seat he is running for. He is dropping his run for Senate and now running for US Congress. He will be vying for Cori Bush's US congressional seat. The Democratic primary for that race is in August 2024. “Over the last several weeks, [...]

ROXANA - Midwest Members Credit Union is proud to sponsor the “Shell of the Month” program at Roxana High School. Students from each grade level are selected each month by members of the RHS faculty. Each student is awarded a certificate and a Subway gift card. The Seniors selected each month will have the opportunity to compete for a “Shell of the Year” scholarship at the end of the school year. September Shell of the Month winners are: Seniors - Raelee Kimbro, Zach Huff Juniors - Elise Berry, Caleb Wonders Sophomores - Natasha Little, Noah Smith Freshmen - Emma Martin, Zander Losch October Shell of the Month winners are: Seniors - Jessica Patton, Michael Roe Juniors - Jaxxon Hall, Cali Liljenberg Sophomores - Sidney Ufert, Gavin Springer Freshmen - Easton Johnston, Amelia Primas Congratulations to all the recipients Midwest Members Credit Union has been serving your community for over 88 years. To find out more information about Midwest Member

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CHICAGO – U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today released the following statement expressing his support for the tentative deal reached between the United Auto Workers (UAW) and Stellantis, which includes restarting the Belvidere Assembly Plant in Belvidere, Illinois, as well as adding a battery plant to the facility: “From my very first meeting, and every one since, the President of UAW, Shawn Fain, made it clear that the future of Belvidere was a critical bargaining issue. He kept his word. Today’s announcement creates a path for every Belvidere worker to return and be part of a new EV launch. “I spoke to Governor Pritzker this afternoon. There is a need for federal infrastructure investment on the site and I pledged our delegation’s total cooperation in that effort.” In February, Stellantis laid off 1,350 workers at the idled Belvidere Plant. Durbin has continuously shown his support for the laid off or striking autoworkers,

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The Left Anchor hosts discuss the new speaker of the House, the end of democracy in North Carolina, and the latest from Gaza.

Bruce Springsteen was the surprise guest at a symposium this weekend celebrating the 50th anniversary of his sophomore album, The Wild, the Innocent & the E Street Shuffle, the Asbury Park Press reports. The…

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What is your name? Where are you from? How did you end up here? Can you feel it? Does it hurt? With these and other questions, American artist Adam Pendleton’s […]

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CHICAGO - Governor Pritzker issued the following statement regarding the tentative contract deal reached by UAW and Stellantis: “With the announcement that United Auto Workers and Stellantis have reached a tentative agreement that’s good for workers and good for the state of Illinois, auto workers can get back on the job with higher wages, expanded benefits, and new and valuable opportunities in a growing industry. For over two years, I have been laser-focused on working toward a permanent solution in Belvidere that retains and grows good-paying jobs, while supporting economic development in the surrounding region. Since the plant was idled in February, we’ve provided support to furloughed auto workers, while concurrently leading a collaborative effort with local officials and legislators to craft aggressive incentives that position Illinois at the forefront of the EV manufacturing industry. Thanks to that collaboration and the passage of the Climate and Equitable

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ALTON - The Alton Police Department received a report of a traffic crash on Landmarks Boulevard at the intersection with Henry Street at 5:54 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023. Alton Police Chief Jarrett Ford said a preliminary investigation revealed that an 18-wheeler truck was traveling westbound on Landmarks Boulevard approaching Henry Street. "As the truck entered the intersection, a passenger vehicle entered northbound on Henry Street," Chief Ford said. "In doing so, the front of the truck struck the passenger side of the passenger vehicle. "The driver of the passenger vehicle was transported to a nearby hospital where he was later pronounced deceased." Ford said the incident is still under investigation at this time. The traffic accident is being investigated by the Alton Police Department Traffic Division and Illinois State Police in conjunction with the Madison County Coroner’s Office. The victim has since been identified. You can read more at this article on RiverBender.com

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