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SPRINGFIELD - Land of Lincoln Honor Flight announces the final 2022 flight will take off on Tuesday, November 1 st from Springfield Abraham Lincoln Capitol Airport to Washington DC. Ninety-four (94) Central Illinois veterans – 1 World War II veteran, 5 Korean era veterans and 88 Vietnam era veterans - are ready to experience a day of appreciation for their service on Land of Lincoln Honor Flight’s Mission #64. These veterans and their eighty-three (83) Guardians (who cover the cost of their own expenses) will arrive at the airport Tuesday morning at 4:15 AM, having traveled from the 52 Illinois cities and communities of Argenta, Atlanta, Bath, Bement, Bloomington, Catlin, Champaign, Coffeen, Colchester, Cornland, Danville, Decatur, Delavan, Effingham, Findlay, Forrest, Franklin, Girard, Greenup, Gridley, Hillsboro, Jacksonville, Jerseyville, LaSalle, Lincoln, Mahomet, Marshall, Mason City, Mattoon, Meredosia, Morrisonville, Moweaqua, Normal, Oconee, Ogden, Oreana, Palmer,

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An investigation is underway after police say two people robbed a man in south St. Louis who paid for a sex arrangement.

ALTON - YWCA is hosting its annual Trivia Night Fund Raiser on Saturday, November 5 at the beautiful and comfortable Best Western Premier Conference Center, Alton, and would like the community to join us at this fun-filled event. Doors open at 6 pm. Trivia starts promptly at 7 pm. “We are so excited to be back in person for Trivia and at this new location! We have a fun-filled and challenging evening planned with attendance prizes, a Bucket of Booze raffle, a 50/50 drawing, a Heads or Tails game, Trivia prizes, and more. Tables and individuals are welcome to join in the fun and support YWCA.” said Dorothy Hummel, Executive Director. Tickets are $25 a piece and tables of 8 persons run $200. 50/50 and Basket Raffles will be held during the evening. Program Sponsorships for Child Enrichment, Girls Circle, and Boys Council programs are still available at $250. Cash bar for both alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinks available. YWCA will provide popcorn and pretzels for

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RANDOLPH COUNTY - A 63-year-old Mascoutah woman died in a fatal car crash at 3:26 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022. The woman's name is not being released by Illinois State Police pending next-of-kin notification. The Following Preliminary Information is Being Released by Illinois State Police District 13 WHAT: Three-Vehicle Fatal Traffic Crash WHERE: Illinois Route 150 west of Briarhill Road, Randolph County WHEN: Oct. 20, 2022, at approximately 3:26 p.m. VEHICLES: Unit 1 – White 2011 Kia Sorento Unit 2 – White 2006 Chevrolet Silverado Unit 3 – White 2018 Nissan NV200 DRIVERS : Unit 1 – Robert C. Appel, a 33-year-old male from Sparta, IL – Transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Unit 2 – Jared D. Bargman, a 33-year-old male from Chester, IL – Transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. ISP PRELIMINARY REPORT: Preliminary investigative details indicate the following

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We will win this election if we convince voters we care about their economic well-being.

ST. LOUIS — Attorneys for Missouri and five other Republican-led states are asking a federal appeals court to reconsider their effort to block the Biden administration’s program to forgive hundreds of millions of dollars in student loan debt.

"Global Threads: The Art and Fashion of Indian Chintz," the new main gallery exhibition at the Saint Louis Art Museum, is a lesson in both textiles and trade.

WOOD RIVER – Midwest Members Credit Union is proud to sponsor the “Oiler of the Month” program at EAWR High School. A Senior student is selected each month by members of the EAWR faculty. Each student is awarded a certificate and a Subway gift card. The Seniors selected each month will have the opportunity to compete for a $1,000.00 “Oiler of the Year” scholarship at the end of the school year. September’s winner is Mary Nguyen. Mary is a Senior at EAWR and is involved with volleyball, cheerleading, track & field, cross country, spirit club, soccer, student council, drama club, and many more activities. Mary has received honors for Rookie of the Year - cross country, 110% track & field, High Honor Roll & Renaissance Program. After graduation, Mary plans to obtain a degree in biomedical engineering at an undecided college near St. Louis. Congratulations Mary and we all wish you good luck in your future! Midwest Members Credit Union has been

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MARYVILLE – To express his gratitude to the brave men and women who have served the country in the armed forces, State Senator Kris Tharp is hosting a free breakfast event for veterans and their spouses. “I’ll be forever grateful for the courage and sacrifice of our veterans and active duty military members,” said Tharp. “They have devoted their lives in a way that has blessed many others, and I hope they will join us at this free event.” The breakfast event will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 29 at the On The Hill Golf Course & Lounge – Legion Post #199, located off of Route 157 in Edwardsville. Mother’s Catering will provide the meals and a speaker from the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs will give remarks. RSVP’s are requested and can be made by calling Senator Tharp’s office at 618-251-9840 or visiting www.SenatorTharp.com/VeteransBreakfast .

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Florissant Truck or Treat Locations for 2022 Florissant Elks 2316 annual Trunk-or-Treat, 16400 New Halls Ferry Rd., will happen on Oct. 29 at 5 p.m. Cross Keys Baptist Church Trunk-orTreat, 14255 New Halls Ferry Rd., will happen on Oct. 22 at 2 p.m. Saint Andrew United Methodist Church, 3975 US-67 (in Old Jamestown) will hold […]

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Organizers have planned a birthday bash at Tower Grove Park this weekend to celebrate one-and-a-half centuries of the site.

ALTON - The Great Rivers Choral Society (GRCS), an adult choir of mixed voices serving the Riverbend area of Southern Illinois, is pleased to announce its first concert of the year: To Life and Liberty on November 11, 2022, at 7 pm at The Bridge Church, 504 E 12th St, Alton, IL 62002 and November 13. 2022, 3 pm at Godfrey First United Methodist Church, 1100 Airport Rd, Godfrey, IL 62035. To Life and Liberty is a salute to the joys, unity, and beauty of living in the United States of America with a salute to our armed forces and the sacrifices made to keep our freedom secure. It will also illuminate the beauty and majesty of this country. From such songs as the Armed Forces, Salute to Z. Randall Stroope poetic octavo titled the Pasture you will be immersed in a selection of music that represents America. The songs will be accompanied by visual displays to enhance the music experience. This performance is dedicated to those who have and who are serving our nation and to be thankful fo

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Bar K (4565 McRee Avenue, 314-530-9990, barkdogbar.com) will host its first annual Howl-O-Ween Party. The newly opened dog park boasts over 100,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor space for doggos in addition to three bars scattered throughout the space. For Howl-O-Ween, Bar K's normally cutesy space will transform into a ghoulish scene.

CHICAGO - Attorney General Kwame Raoul is reminding Illinois residents who have federal student loans that they could be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) limited waiver if they have worked in public services, such as for a government agency, the military or a non-profit organization. Raoul is encouraging those individuals to apply before the waiver expires on Oct. 31, 2022. Thousands of federal student loan borrowers have used the waiver to get closer to total loan forgiveness. For a limited time, borrowers can receive credit for repayment periods that previously wouldn’t have counted, such as when a payment was not made, was made late, was not paid in full, or the borrower was not on a qualifying repayment plan. “Thousands of student loan borrowers dedicated themselves to public service with the assurance of loan forgiveness, and they should be able to access the relief they were promised,” Raoul said. “I encourage any borrowers with

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Name: Brian Wayne Cloninger Hometown: Bethalto Years of Service: 1997-2009 KIA: No Branch: Army Rank: SFC Wars: Afghanistan and Iraq Message: Brian is Brave, strong, intelligent, fearless, loving, giving and funny. But most importantly he is Our Hero

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Sandbox VR immerses players into different themed video games and uses full-body motion capture. St. Louis players will have the choice of six different games.

Name: Christopher Sichra Hometown: Godfrey Years of Service: 1987-1991 KIA: No Branch: US ARMY Rank: Specialist Wars: Cold War, Gulf War Medals/Honors Earned: Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Meritorious Unit Citation, Presidential Unit Citation, Good Conduct Medal, Army Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Expert Rifle Badge, Driver W Award Badge Message: Sichra served two enlistments in the Army, his first military occupation specialty (MOS) was as a 55G - "Nuclear Weapons Specialist" (stationed at the 69th Ord Co. in Longare, Italy) then after the end of the cold war Chris reenlisted and trained as a 96B- Military Intelligence Analyst where he completed his final tour of service at B Company, 303rd MI Intelligence Bn. at West Ft. Hood TX. Submitted By: Deanna Sichra

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A state commission Tuesday laid out its recommendations to improve teacher recruitment and retention in Missouri, including a push to raise starting salaries that currently rank among the lowest in …