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Midterm voting mostly problem-free in battleground states, voting advocates report

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As of midday Tuesday, voting across the country has largely gone smoothly without any major issues or incidents of voter intimidation, voting rights advocates said. In counties that did experience problems, which were typical of any Election Day, the incidents were largely attributed to faulty technology and human error. In Maricopa County, Arizona, one of […]

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Kira Lerner

In 1972, activists unveiled St. Louis’ Veiled Prophet. A new play tells their story

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One of the most audacious protests in St. Louis history is the inspiration behind a new play chronicling the efforts of the activist group ACTION — which in 1972 sent members to infiltrate the Veiled Prophet ball. That operation, which dramatically unveiled that year’s Veiled Prophet, is among the subjects of the play “Action,” opening November 11. Director Kathryn Bentley and actor Miles Brenton discuss bringing the dramatic true stories of “Action” to life.

Voting Rights in Florida? You Jest.

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Today on TAP: DeSantis tries to bar the feds from enforcing voting rights, in the spirit of John C. Calhoun and our last two chief justices.
Harold Meyerson

Commercial Building Improvement Program Offers Assistance to Building Owners

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EDWARDSVILLE – The City has launched a Commercial Building Improvement Program to help encourage safety and accessibility improvements by offering financial assistance to building and business owners. Improvement projects that meet the program requirements will be eligible to receive 25% of applicable costs. Reimbursements cannot exceed $25,000. The Commercial Building Improvement Program was initiated and developed by Alderman Chris Farrar, Ward 1, and approved by the City Council in late October. “This new program provides financial support to help businesses and building owners update these older structures to our current building codes for improved safety,” Farrar said. Specifically, Farrar said he was eyeing enhancements such as sprinkler and fire alarm systems, electrical upgrades and accessibility features such as ramps. “I understand the importance of full participation by all our residents so there is also funding available to retrofit commercial buildings

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Alton Senior Football Players Are Auto Butler Male Athletes of Month For Alton High School

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ALTON - Alton High School football Redbirds players cornerback Javion Chairs and defensive end/offensive tackle Brandon Hayes both will leave the AHS program with fond memories of their senior class experience with new head coach David Parker. Coach Parker won over the seniors and the remaining juniors, sophomores and freshmen with his team approach to the game. “Coach Parker taught us about effort and giving 100 percent all the time,” Chairs said. “That is why I love this team. I likely won’t put the pads on again, but we have a good program, excellent coaching staff, and a good future as a program ahead. The coaching staff had our backs and taught us everything we need to know about the game and more.” Hayes agreed with Chairs and said Coach Parker brought the group together and he felt the program was really coming together at the end of the season. “We came together and kept pushing,” the lineman said. “I think it will be a really

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Voting Turnout Appears Strong In Alton On Election Day

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ALTON - Alton community activist Abe Lee Barham visited polls in his community today and provided a report around 2:15 p.m. Tuesday on some early voter turnout totals. This was what he reported from different Alton precinct voting: The Bridge - 147 and 163 (two polling places within one location) Brown - 162 Oakwood 76 Oakwood of Living God - 181 Alton Acres - 112 City Hall - 143, 169 (two polling places within one location) Calvary Baptist - 107 Seniors Services - 174 and 127 (two polling places at one location) Scott Bibb - 80 Messiah Lutheran - 159, 160, and 120 (three polling places at one location) Public Works - 53 “The turnout is better than I thought it would be,” Barham said. “My goal was just to encourage people to vote and for everyone to use their constitutional right.”

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"Definition Of Excellence:" Kevin Woods Earns AMH November Employee Of Month Honor

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ALTON - Kevin Woods, shown above, center, of ICU, is Alton Memorial Hospital’s November Employee of the Month. Kevin received the award on Nov. 8 from Annette McCauley, manager of ICU, and AMH President Dave Braasch. According to the nomination, “Kevin is the definition of excellence. Not only is the care he provides as a bedside and charge nurse excellent, but his interactions with families are also some of the best I’ve witnessed. Everything from simple family updates to end-of-life discussions are handled with care and compassion. "He never complains about the amount of work he must do. He simply does the work and makes sure the patient and family are put first. One family recently said that ‘Kevin is everything a nurse is supposed to be,’ and I couldn’t agree more.”

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