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ALTON - Riverbend Head Start & Family Services is proud to announce that all of our Head Start centers have received the Gold Circle of Quality designation from ExceleRate Illinois, the State’s Quality Recognition and Improvement system for early childhood education and care programs. The centers are based in the following communities: Alton, Bethalto, Collinsville, Edwardsville, Granite City North and Granite City South. “Riverbend Head Start and Family Services always strives to provide the highest quality for children, families and staff,” said Veneta Wadlow, Center Operations Coordinator. “Just knowing that all six of our locations consistently are awarded the Gold Circle rating through ExceleRate demonstrates the commitment of staff, and I feel honored to work for a program that supports high standards of service.” ExceleRate Illinois uses a consistent set of standards organized into four domains: teaching and learning, family and community

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Prosecutors said Calvin Pittman fired the shot that killed 46-year-old Kristen Whitted while she was driving on Interstate 170.

Former Alderman Paul Beckerle, who had been in city government for most of the past four decades, died Saturday.

A House committee considered a bill Wednesday evening that would put a constitutional amendment before voters to expand casino gambling.

JERSEY - The Jersey Community High School (JCHS) Theatre Department is putting the finishing touches on their upcoming spring musical, "You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown." The classic musical, based on the popular Charles M. Schultz comic strip, Peanuts, was written by American composer Clark Gesner in 1967. The musical centers around a day in the life of Charlie Brown and features all of the beloved characters from the cartoon. According to JCHS Theatre Director Brett Beauchamp, the production boasts great music and humor that will bring back memories of the Peanuts for those who grew up with them. "The music is incredibly charming, and the dialogue is very funny," Beauchamp said. "For those who grew up with the Peanuts, this will be a nostalgic night of theatre." He added that the show is suitable for all ages and described it as a "light" production. "It’s just enjoyable," he said. "You don’t really have to think a whole lot." The musical also provides a unique

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GODFREY - A new drone video tour highlights the improvements that have been made to Godfrey’s Glazebrook Park in recent history, including the addition of eight new pickleball courts, a splash pad, a new pavilion, and much more. Parks and Recreation Department Director Chris Logan said the department is extremely proud to offer these new attractions to the community and said there’s even more in store for the park’s future. Logan said the splash pad will fully open to the public this summer - it was completed last year, but only soft-opened toward the end of summer and early fall due to the timing of construction completion. “This summer here pretty soon we’re going to open it up to the public, and we’re really excited about that because we know people are just pumped about the splash pad,” Logan said. “Right next to the splash pad, there’s a building there with restrooms and a pavilion on the front of it with some tables

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The St. Louis Circuit Attorney's Office charged a Jennings man on Thursday in connection with a killing last month at a north city gas station.

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey this week visited St. Louis-area business groups, just as he's attracted waves of publicity over his effort to oust St. Louis' embattled prosecutor, Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch staffers on Wednesday rejected a proposed furlough put forward by parent company Lee Enterprises, which came as the Iowa company this month reported decreased revenue.

EDWARDSVILLE — Madison County Building and Zoning announced today that Alton and Alton Township, Edwardsville and Edwardsville Township, East Alton, Granite City Park District, along with Wood River and multiple others have received grant approval for environmental initiatives. Madison County is awarding more than $143,000 in grants to municipalities, townships, and park districts for these initiatives in 11 taxing districts, the building and zoning office said. This is the full list and the various projects: Alhambra — $7,716 — Solar powered radar signs Alton — $15,000 — Olin Park Restoration Alton Township — $8,000 — The Wadlow Restoration Project East Alton — $15,000 — Community Recycling containers Edwardsville — $15,000 — Wastewater Treatment plant LED conversion Edwardsville Township — $15,000 —HVAC Building renovation Granite City Park District — $15,000 — Legacy Golf

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Def Leppard is once again giving fans a look at their life on the road. This time they’ve shared a tour diary giving fans a behind-the-scenes look at their recent shows…

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The job fair happens Saturday, March 11, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Heman Park Community Center.

A late rally sparked the St. Louis Cardinals to a comeback against Team Nicaragua on Thursday. Within moments of the victory, three time zones west, Nolan Arenado packed a punch early with a grand slam for Team USA's scrimmage against the Los Angeles Angels.

Scott Jones, 22, was killed when a gun went off in the drive-thru March 5.

Would You Love Me As A Pet? – a juried art exhibit. Companion animals fill our lives with friendship and devotion, while animals in the wild inspire us with their

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Marlisha Love, 23, was last seen and heard from on Jan. 6, 2023. She was reported missing on Jan. 9.

Alija Babahmetovic, 58, was last seen on Jan. 12, 2023, and was reported missing by his daughter on Jan. 17.

EDWARDSVILLE - The Annual Edwardsville Business Forecast Breakfast this week honored some of the backbone businesses and individuals of the city and featured details of what is on the economic horizon. Three businesses were recognized for special accolades: R.P. Lumber Company was honored as the 2022 Large Business of the Year; the Chef's Shoppe was the 2022 Small Business of the Year; Edwardsville Neighbors was the 2022 Nonprofit Business of the Year. "We had the pleasure Tuesday morning of hosting more than 200 people from area companies and business sectors, plus community groups, nonprofit organizations, students, and others for our annual Business Forecast Breakfast," Edwardsville Mayor Art Risavy said. Risavy spoke at the event, along with Chad Opel, a finance coach and advisor with Front Office Wealth Strategies who shared economic insights as the keynote speaker. James Arnold, the city's economic and community development coordinator, served as moderator. An Edwardsville

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