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ALTON - Mark Hackworth, who resides in the 600 block of Summit Street in Alton, captured a bobcat between two houses on Saturday, February 11, 2023. He also saw a bobcat the following day in the backyard. "The bobcat had a red squirrel in its jaws," Hackworth said when he saw it the first time. "On Sunday, February 12, I saw it lounging in the backyard. I got my camera and was fortunate enough to get a few shots. It ran a short distance then just stopped, sat down, and looked around. I thought some people might be interested in this sighting." Bobcats Facts Size: Adult males average 25 pounds, while adult females average 15. Home range: Adult males occupy a 36-square-mile territory, while adult females live in a 12-square-mile area. Breeding: Two to four kittens are born in dens in caves, hollow trees, or barns. Kittens are reared by their mother. Male kittens between the ages of 1 and 2 venture off to stake out their own territories. Diet: Bobcats mainly hunt mice, moles,

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The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra's new season, which kicks off in September, will take place in temporary homes amid a $100 million renovation and expansion of its venue, Powell Hall.

WASHINGTON — Biden administration officials at a U.S. Senate hearing Wednesday on the deadly illicit drug fentanyl said they need more money for better screening technology at ports of entry at the Southern border. They also said the U.S. needs to keep pressure on China due to its role in the sale of chemicals used […]

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“Innocent until proven guilty” is the standard we claim to respect here in the United States. In reality, it’s anything but. Arrested people have their faces splashed across news sites and mug shot aggregators, presented as nothing more than a face and a list of charges. Accused criminals are almost always discussed without the “accused” […]

Police said Wallace, who was 16 at the time, ran a stop sign and crashed into a Chevrolet Silverado, killing 53-year-old Derrick Jackson.

ALTON - Kathryn Saenz, daughter of Kristen and Brian Saenz, is an Alton-Godfrey Rotary Club February’s Rotary Student of the Month. Saenz joins Jenna Dean as a Co-Student of the Month. Dean is a Marquette Catholic student from Jerseyville. The Rotary said Saenz was chosen because of hard work and lots of late nights studying, she is an honors student, an Illinois State Scholar, and Platinum Alpha recipient. Saenz’s GPA is currently at 4.667 and she is ranked sixth in the senior class. With these grades, she has earned membership in the National Honor Society and in Mu Alpha Theta. Kathryn enjoyed the clubs and organizations that she had joined at Alton High. This list includes: the Physics team, Redbird Nest, the Math team, Multi-Media Club, FCA, and the Tennis team. Through these groups, as well as her 4-H group, she learned that she loves teaching, as well as learning from her peers. Volunteering opportunities are one of the advantages that these clubs provide. With M

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ALTON - Jenna Dean of Marquette Catholic High School was recognized as one of the Alton-Godfrey Rotary Club as a Student of the Month with Kathryn Saenz of Alton High. Dean and Saenz were honored as Students of the Month of February at a recent meeting of the Rotary Club of Alton-Godfrey held at Gentelin’s on Broadway Restaurant. Jenna Dean is the daughter of Tim and Jessica Dean of Jerseyville, IL. She is a senior at Marquette Catholic High School, and plans to continue her education at Lindenwood University, studying Business with a focus in Entrepreneurial Studies. Jenna has been on the Marquette girls' golf team for four years and her team won their regional championship this year. Jenna is a member of the National Honor Society, Campus Ministry, Breast Cancer Awareness Club, Yearbook and she is the Student Council Treasurer. She is in the Riverbend CEO (Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities) program this year and she is currently working on creating her personal

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Black legislators and community leaders stood on the Missouri Capitol steps Wednesday to rally against GOP-backed bills seeking to expand state control over the police and prosecutor in St. Louis. The group of nearly 100 people gathered in Jefferson City — which included lawmakers in the Legislative Black Caucus alongside leaders of various organizations — […]

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ST. LOUIS COUNTY - On Tuesday, February 14, 2023, the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office issued charges on suspect Eric Anderson, 19 years of age, of the 1800 block of Dyer Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri 63114, for Murder First Degree, three counts of Armed Criminal Action, Assault First Degree, and Attempted Robbery First Degree. Anderson was arrested on February 14, 2023. A booking photo of Anderson is attached. Anderson is being held on $500,000 cash only, no 10%, bond. Please note, charges are merely an accusation and Defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty in a court of law. The probable cause statement reads: Victim, Byrom Donald, is directed to the Kendelwood Apartments by “EJ” to sell EJ marijuana. Byrom Donald is directed to a specific area of the parking lot. EJ appears, produces a gun and eventually shoots Byrom Donald after demanding that Byrom Donald give EJ a firearm that EJ had traded to Byrom Donald a few weeks prior

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Two teenagers accused in the crash of a stolen Kia vehicle Wednesday morning are hospitalized with injuries and could face criminal charges.

CARLINVILLE - Blackburn College has announced its Dean's List for the fall 2022 semester. Students named to the Dean's list must earn a grade point average of 3.6 or higher for the semester. Several area students below are honored on the Dean's List. Area students include: Founded in 1837, Blackburn College is a four-year, Presbyterian-related, co-educational liberal arts college located in Carlinville, IL. One of only ten federally-recognized Work Colleges, Blackburn has the only program in the nation fully managed by students. Balancing academic rigor and experiential learning, each student at Blackburn gains tangible experience and develops critical skills by contributing to their community, all while building a resume and earning their degree. U.S. News & World Report recognized Blackburn College as one of the top Liberal Arts Colleges in the Nation for Social Mobility in their Best Colleges lists for 2020, 2021, and 2022. The Center for Education & the Workforce at Georgetown

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The winning ticket was purchased at Bridgeton Mobil at 12239 Natural Bridge Rd.

SPRINGFIELD – Building on what he describes as four years of fiscal progress, Governor Pritzker’s fifth balanced budget proposal will make transformative, generational investments in early childhood education and childcare, the teacher pipeline, higher education, and efforts to fight poverty. Please see below for links to the proposed FY24 budget as well as the Governor’s remarks as prepared for delivery. Fiscal Year 2024 Operating Budget Fiscal Year 2024 Capital Budget Fiscal Year 2024 Budget in Brief State of the State and Budget Address Wednesday, February 15 th , 2023 *Remarks As Prepared For Delivery* Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, Leader McCombie, Leader Curran, Lieutenant Governor Stratton, our Constitutional Officers, members of the General Assembly, Justices of the Illinois Supreme Court, Cabinet Members, First Lady MK Pritzker, Second Gentleman Bryan Echols, esteemed guests — it’s a distinct honor to come before

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This is the Washington Monument and the Jefferson Memorial as seen from the Inlet Bridge across the Tidal Basin. It was a very quickly taken panorama since the bridge is narrow and there's nowhere to park nearby.

The new headquarters comes as the cancer drug development startup charts a "rapid trajectory," expanding to nearly 90 employees since its launch in 2018.

SPRINGFIELD - One of the top budget negotiators for the House Republican Caucus, State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) issued a statement following Governor Pritzker’s Budget Address/State of the State before members of the Illinois General Assembly: “Illinois’ budgeting process over the past four years has been conducted behind closed doors and filled with broken promises. This year I want to see a process that is transparent. "Now that a budget has been proposed by the Governor, I will work with my colleagues to advocate for a budget that is balanced without any tax increases.”

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