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Long, strange trip: The Grateful Dead’s Bob Weir turns 75 Sunday
Co-founding The Grateful Dead singer/guitarist Bob Weir celebrates his 75th birthday on Sunday, October 16. While the late Jerry Garcia was The Grateful Dead's main lead singer and lead guitarist,…
Polished punts its top three executives amid an investigation
The company that started in the St. Louis area pushed aside officials who had been in the top positions for a little more than a year.
Wicked Wings and Wines
Celebrate the spirit of Halloween at the Butterfly House’s happy hour. As twilight approaches, sample local beers and wines while you learn about owl
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A Story Of Inspiration: Jerheart Huntley's Prosper Credit Consultants Offers Hope For Residents
ALTON - When looking around Alton for stories of inspiration, one is successful entrepreneur Jerheart Huntley, owner of Prosper Credit Consultants, and other businesses. Jerheart is an Alton High School graduate and also graduated from Rock Valley Junior College and McKendree University. Jerheart made a decision in high school that he wanted to play college football, obtain a college degree and become a successful business person. Al Womack, now the Alton Boys & Girls Club director, said Jerheart overcame a lot to accomplish what he has to this point as a college grad and business owner. Jerheart's fiancé's name is Jami Goodman, his daughter is Amira, and his son is Jerheart Jr. “When the odds were stacked against him, he was determined to go to college and played football and studied at Rock Valley Junior College. Then he played football at McKendree University and graduated with a business degree. He is very successful with his credit repair business and is a family
Granite City man sentenced to 9 years in crash that killed woman inside her home
Jonathan M. Beasley was sentenced for causing the death of 73-year-old Virginia Ann Ohren.
Realtors apologizing for past discrimination, urging change
When Abdul-Kaba Abdullah decided to sell his home two years ago, he listed the neatly-kept, four-bedroom house at $175,000 based on presale evaluations.
I have two Tickets left for the taking to The Who tonight at 730 free for the taking! I hope someone can put them to use!
Illinois residents may have money waiting for them in Pandemic-EBT funds
Illinois residents should be aware some P-EBT benefits have already been issued, while other benefits do not have a set time when they will be issued.
Hall of Fame reliever, Cy Young winner Bruce Sutter dies.
Former Speaker Madigan hit with another conspiracy charge
Former Illinois Speaker of the House Michael Madigan was hit with another charge in his federal corruption case.
Haine Announces 9-Year Prison Term For Granite City Driver Who Crashed Into Home, Killing Woman
EDWARDSVILLE - Madison County State’s Attorney Thomas A. Haine announced Friday that a driver who crashed his pickup into a Granite City home, killing an occupant of the house, has been sentenced to nine years in prison. Jonathan M. Beasley, 48, of Granite City received the sentence in connection with a crash that claimed the life of Virginia Ohren, 74. On July 5, 2021, Beasley crashed his pickup into Ohren’s home on Joy Avenue in Granite City. Her body was pinned by the truck. Beasley’s blood-alcohol level was 0.255 percent. In Illinois, a driver is considered intoxicated at 0.08 percent. “This tragedy was totally preventable,” Haine said. “Virginia Ohren meant so much to her family and to her community. We hope that the resolution of this case provides some closure for her loved ones.” Ohren, who worked at the steel mill in Granite City for 32 years, was recalled as a generous member of her church who taught Bible classes for children, helped
Rams settlement money moved into higher-yielding account
Expanded 35th anniversary version of Sting’s ‘…Nothing Like the Sun’ released digitally
Sting has released an expanded, digital-only edition of his hit second solo album, 1987's …Nothing Like the Sun, in honor of its 35th anniversary. The updated version adds 14 bonus tracks…
Boo at the Zoo
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.
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Through triumphs and challenges, best friends win homecoming royalty
Two best friends since the age of three, who have been through so much together, won homecoming king and queen last week at Sandburg High School.
Granite City man sentenced after crashing into home, killing woman
Deadline to file for Illinois tax rebates Monday
Monday, Oct. 17, 2022 is the last day for Illinoisans to submit information to get their income tax rebate for the 2021 filing year.
Best Maple Leaf Parade viewing spots are claimed; how to watch from home
Residents of Carthage living along the route for Saturday's annual Maple Leaf Parade are marking their territory, making sure that, come Saturday morning, they've got the best view on the block.
St. Louis Rapper CTS Luh Wick Charged with Murder
Eighteen year-old Michael Henderson, better known as the rapper CTS Luh Wick, has been charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of Joseph Raymond Shaw, 42. The Post-Dispatch has reported that Henderson was captured on surveillance footage around 2 p.m. August 26 riding a motorcycle on Broadway next to Shaw who was behind the wheel of a white Jeep.