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Good Neighbor Program

2 years 8 months ago
We want to be good neighbors and get along with folks living next door, across the alley and down the block. Sometimes, though, conflict arises between neighbors. It may be … Continued
Natalie Coyne

Dog Courtesy & Safety

2 years 8 months ago
Dog Courtesy & Safety On The Hill Dog ownership is a vibrant part of urban living. Dogs are seemingly everywhere on the Hill as many folks in our community keep … Continued
Natalie Coyne

Social Media Misidentifies Spanish Lake Man as St. Louis School Shooter

2 years 8 months ago
A 23-year-old former Hazelwood East student has had his life turned upside down after some in the media mistook his Facebook account as belonging to Monday's school shooting suspect, Orlando Deshawn Harris. Deshawn Harris, who currently lives in Spanish Lake, says that when he got off work Monday, "Everybody was posting me on Facebook, tagging me. I kept untagging. I said, 'Why does everybody keep tagging me on Facebook?'
Ryan Krull

Boo at the Zoo

2 years 8 months ago

Boo at the Zoo is a not-so-scary Halloween celebration for the whole family. Come for the spellbinding decorations and stay for the fall-inspired food.   Returning decorations include Skeleton Soirée,

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Rachel Huffman

Surveillance Video Program

2 years 8 months ago
Surveillance Video Program The new year saw the Hill 2000 Board form several new committees. One of those is the Safety & Security Committee. The committee consists of both residents … Continued
Natalie Coyne

How AG Schmitt's lawsuit is using the First Amendment to get to Dr. Fauci

2 years 8 months ago
In one of several high-profile lawsuits targeting the Biden administration, Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt contends that Dr. Anthony Fauci and other government officials worked with social media companies to suppress misinformation about COVID-19 — and in a ruling last week a federal judge approved depositions of the physician and others, including former White House press secretary Jen Psaki. Attorneys Nicole Gorovsky, Connie McFarland-Butler and Bevis Schock tackle the case, and several more, during our Legal Roundtable.

Township Officials of Illinois Endorse Kris Tharp for State Senate

2 years 8 months ago
WOOD RIVER – Today, Democratic Candidate for State Senate Kris Tharp (IL-56), a police officer of 25 years and current State senator for the 56th district, announced his endorsement from the Township Officials of Illinois (TOI). “Senator Tharp supports the goals and objectives of our organization. He is readily available when needed to address any issue impacting township government in Illinois," Township Officials of Illinois Treasurer and TOI Executive Director Jerry B. Crabtree said. “We wish Senator Tharp a successful re-election campaign.” Kris Tharp has been a public servant for 25 years, working as a police officer, an elderly service officer for the seniors in his community, and Deputy Commander of the Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis, one of the oldest, most successful homicide task forces in the country. “I have had the honor of serving this community in many roles and through them all, I have remained committed to strengthening and

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Alton Motorboat Club Hosting Turkey Shoot 

2 years 8 months ago
GODFREY - The Alton Motorboat Club is hosting its 2022 Turkey Shoot on Sunday, Nov. 6 starting at 10 a.m. at the clubhouse, located at 11134 Harbor Dell in Godfrey. The event will be open to the public, featuring lots of food options and all-day raffles with prizes including firearms, cash, meats, and cheeses. Tickets are $5 each or 5 for $20. Alton Motorboat Club Commodore Matt Woulfe said tickets to be sold are also available to be picked up from the clubhouse. Woulfe said after the clubhouse opens at 10 a.m., the shooting line will form at 11 a.m. “We start shooting at 11 o’clock - we have a turkey shoot and we give away a turkey,” he said. “One round consists of 20 shots. We sell shot cards, there’s 20 people in a round, and then we give away one turkey, and the closest to the bullseye wins the turkey." Woulfe added they usually do 22-25 rounds at 20 cards each, which adds up to “quite a few shots.” They also do a Powder Puff roun

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Officials call for federal assault weapons ban after St. Louis shooting

2 years 8 months ago
WASHINGTON (Nexstar) -- Following the shooting in St. Louis that left one teacher, one student, and the gunman dead, President Biden is renewing his calls for a federal assault weapons ban. Congresswoman Cori Bush and other St. Louis officials say they are heartbroken and angry after Monday's school shooting. "Every person in this country knows [...]
Alexandra Limon