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Jerseyville Updates Rules On Vape Vending Machines

4 months ago
JERSEYVILLE – Jerseyville officials took action this week to limit where vending machines for vapes, e-cigarettes and related products are allowed in the city. Jerseyville City Council members approved an ordinance amending a section of the City Code regarding vending machines for tobacco products, electronic cigarettes, and alternative nicotine products at their June 23, 2026 meeting. The current Jerseyville City Code only accounts for “cigarette machines” under a section

St. Louis officer honored for bravery after losing leg on duty

4 months ago
St. Louis police officers were celebrated Tuesday for their commitment to protecting St. Louis neighborhoods. Officer Nathan Spiess was named officer of the year at the Annual North Patrol Police and Business Partnership Luncheon, recognized for his remarkable recovery and bravery after a catastrophic injury.
Kelley Hoskins

Y2K, Baby!

4 months ago

Dust off your flip phones and cue the dial-up tone. Hidden Gem is turning back the clock with its newest immersive pop-up experience, Y2K, Baby!, a high-gloss, low-rise, fully nostalgic […]

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Myranda Levins

Harris-Stowe University celebrates STEM building milestone

4 months ago
Harris-Stowe State University faculty, students and alumni participated in a ceremonial beam signing Tuesday on the Midtown campus. The event marked a mid-milestone for a new $66 million College of STEM building, the largest capital project in the university's 169-year history, with construction scheduled for completion in 2027.
Patrick Clark

Collinsville Man, Several Others Charged In Illinois Medicaid Fraud Crackdown

4 months ago
COLLINSVILLE/SPRINGFIELD - A Collinsville man has been charged in a massive statewide effort by Attorney General Kwame Raoul regarding a federal and state healthcare fraud crackdown. Sean T. Hodges, 59, of Collinsville, was charged with two counts of theft, one count of managed healthcare fraud, and one count of conspiracy to commit theft and forgery in connection with a personal assistant fraud scheme. Raoul alleges that Hodges conspired and executed a scheme to defraud an Illinois Medicaid Manage

Harriss, Elik Welcome Hundreds To Annual Granite City Kids Fair

4 months ago
GRANITE CITY — State Senator Erica Harriss (56th-Glen Carbon) and State Representative Amy Elik (111th-Alton) recently welcomed hundreds of children and their families from across the Metro East to their annual Kids Fair in Granite City on Saturday. "Our Kids Fair continues to grow each year because families appreciate having a place where they can learn about services available to their children while enjoying a fun day together," said Senator Harriss. "It was wonderful to see so man