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Prinshun McClain was sentenced in the deaths of Terri Bankhead and Da'Nilya Edwards on Wednesday.

Lawmakers stood to applaud Judges Patricia Breckenridge and George Draper when Wilson announced their upcoming retirements this fall.

Fascinating: Former Trump administration officials and Twitter employees tell Rolling Stone that the ... Trump administration and its allied Republicans in Congress routinely asked Twitter to take down posts they objected to — the exact behavior that they’re claiming makes President Biden, the Democrats, and Twitter complicit in an anti-free speech conspiracy to muzzle conservatives ...continue reading "Apparently the Twitter Files missed a few things"

The deal has been rumored for weeks.

BETHALTO - The Bethalto Police reported today the past week has been busy with multiple calls for service and arrests throughout the village. Bethalto Police Chief Mike Dixon said this criminal information accounts for just four of the felony-related investigations and arrests Bethalto Officers have made in the past few days. The chief added that is important to know that all the individuals charged and noted and/or associated with this post are innocent of the charge(s) filed, until such time as they are proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The issuance of a charge/information or a warrant is based solely upon probable cause and is not proof of guilt. These are the released charges: Carlos Boles faces a charge of Aggravated Fleeing Or Attempting To Elude A Police Officer and a count of Failure To Stop After Having An Accident Involving Personal Injury Or Death. Boles' bond is set at $100,000. Joshua Harcourt is charged with one count of Unlawful Possession

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Scorpions is the latest band to join YouTube’s Billion Views Club. The rockers' 1991 hit “Wind of Change” just surpassed 1 billion views on the site.  “1 Billion views on the 'Wind of Change'…

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At three local colleges, opportunities to gain real-world experience, and learn from professionals inside the classroom, give students an advantage in the field of interior design.

Mr. “I’m going to open up the libel laws” never got around to opening them up. It was another pet project for Trump, one constantly just another couple weeks away from achieving. “Strong looks” were presumably taken by Trump’s legal experts, but even their collective incompetence couldn’t overcome the First Amendment. Neither can Donald Trump, […]

State Rep. Phil Christofanelli is the latest guest on the Politically Speaking podcast, where he talked about his legislative priorities and key issues of the 2023 session. Christofanelli represents Missouri’s 104th House District, which takes in a portion of St. Charles County. He was first elected to his post in 2016, and will be unable to run again for the House after 2024 due to term limits. Christofanelli announced he’s running for a Missouri Senate seat that’s currently held by Sen. Bill Eigel, R-Weldon Spring, in 2024.

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Chef-owner Matt Borchardt plans to become executive chef at the new 72-unit Ronald McDonald House in St. Louis in The Grove.

Journey is currently on their 50th anniversary tour, and it looks like there’s something special in store for fans going to their upcoming show in Austin, Texas. Guitarist Neal Schon took to social media to…

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Missouri Employers Mutual, the state’s largest workers compensation insurer, is seeking to be removed from state control under legislation heard Wednesday in a Missouri House committee. Chief Executive Officer Jim Owen testified that policyholders of the Columbia-based company would see little difference under a revised organizational structure while the company would likely be able to […]

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ALTON - Alton High School announced its Honor Roll lists for the Fall semester. Please click the links below to view the full lists. "We are very proud of these students for their hard work, dedication, and academic achievement during the first semester of this school year," AHS Assistant Principal Mike Brey said. Honor Roll High Honor Roll

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by Tom Finan, Executive Director, Construction Forum On March 10th, Construction Forum will host a panel discussion by the team behind “Gateway South”, the $1.2B construction innovation district that is planned for the south riverfront. The program, scheduled for 7:30-9:30 AM at Carpenters Hall, 1401 Hampton Avenue, kicks off the Forum’s 10th year celebration. Click […]

While their contemporaries Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Radiohead and Nine Inch Nails are already in, Soundgarden and Rage Against the Machine still haven't been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. This could finally be their…

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CHICAGO - The Cannabis Regulation Oversight Office ("CROO") announced today the official commissioning of the Disparity and Availability Study for adult use cannabis licenses in Illinois as required by the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act ("CRTA"). This kickoff begins 12 months of research that will result in a report to the General Assembly and Governor. More about this initiative can be found on the CROO’s website . The Disparity and Availability Study (“Disparity Study”) will collect and analyze data and will report on whether discrimination exists in the Illinois cannabis industry. If there is a finding that discrimination exists, the Disparity Study will evaluate the impact of the discrimination on the State and its residents regarding entering and participating in the State’s cannabis industry. The Disparity Study will include recommendations for reducing or eliminating any identified barriers to entry. The CROO Disparity Study will measure accessibility,

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The band opened with “Preachin’.” They always do. It’s the one thing about a Brother Francis and the Soultones show that will never surprise you.

ALTON - The Three Rivers Project of Sierra Club Illinois and the City of Alton’s 4th Ward Alderwoman and Committee are calling for volunteers to support two litter clean-ups in celebration of President’s Day! These litter clean-ups will help rid the environment of debris that harms habitats, threatens aquatic life, pollutes our rivers, and endangers coastal environments. Learn more and register to volunteer at one (or both!) of the river clean-ups at sierraclub.org/illinois/piasa-palisades/events . The first clean-up is hosted by the Three Rivers Project of Sierra Club Illinois and will launch from Clifton Terrace Park at 9:00 am on Monday, February 20. This clean-up will focus on removing litter and debris along the Great River Road between Clifton Terrace and Stanka Lane. The second clean-up will launch at James Killion Park at 11:00 am on Monday, February 20, and is co-hosted by the City of Alton’s 4th Ward Alderwoman, Rosetta Brown, and Committee. “The

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