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New alpine coaster, the first in Illinois, now open for business in Grafton
Aerie’s Resort will host a ribbon cutting and grand opening celebration for its new ride at 10 a.m. Tuesday.
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Medicaid application wait times drops under 45 days, Missouri Department of Social Services says
Triple Sports Star Mackenzie Cox Is A Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete of the Month For Oilers
WOOD RIVER - East Alton-Wood River senior Mackenzie Cox has devoted four years to cheer and is a star in multiple sports. Mackenzie is a Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete of the Month for the Oilers. She said she has had constant support at East Alton-Wood River High School from a broad range of individuals: “I would like to thank my parents, best friends, and grandparents for always supporting me throughout my sports career, my parents and grandparents attended every sporting event I have ever had ever since I was a child. Looking out into the stands and to the sideline to see their smiles has always been something to get me through my games. "My mom has always been there to help me throughout all my games, and I am very thankful for her." Alison Beachum is her cheer coach and Mackenzie thanked her for all her support and encouragement. "Something I like most about cheer is that it brings everyone together at the games, looking out into the stands and seeing all
'It’s certainly the worst time possible': Barges grounded by low water halt Mississippi River traffic
Missouri's voter registration deadline approaching for November election
The 2022 November election is just weeks away, and Missourians have just days left to register to vote. The deadline to register is Oct. 12.
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Deluxe 50th anniversary reissue of Bob Weir’s solo debut album, ‘Ace,’ due in January
An expanded 50th anniversary reissue of Grateful Dead singer/guitarist Bob Weir's 1972 debut solo album, Ace, will be released on January 13, 2023 in multiple formats. The deluxe reissue will be…
Wednesday Night Jazz Jam
Celebrate St. Louis’ jazz legacy and future, at the Wednesday Night Jazz Jam. Free and family-friendly, this weekly gathering brings jazz within reach for people
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Illinois man sentenced to life in prison for triple homicide
A Livingston County man was sentenced to life in prison, plus 25 years, for three 2019 murders on Wednesday.
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Fans admire amazing Albert Pujols season as St. Louis honors soon-to-be retired MLB superstar
Having Albert Pujols back with the St. Louis Cardinals this season has been a treat for fans. But just how well number five has been playing is a bonus.
Haine, Lakin File Bipartisan Lawsuit To Protect County From Dangers Of SAFE-T Act
EDWARDSVILLE — Madison County State’s Attorney Thomas A. Haine and Sheriff John Lakin on Wednesday announced they’ve filed litigation aimed at protecting county residents from a controversial Illinois law known as the SAFE-T Act. Haine is a Republican and Lakin is a Democrat. The new law, scheduled to take effect on Jan. 1, would end the cash bail system in Illinois and severely hamper the ability of local judges to keep dangerous defendants off the streets, according to Haine, Lakin, and dozens of State’s Attorneys and Sheriffs – Democrats and Republicans – across the state. Lakin said, “The bipartisan opposition to the SAFE-T Act is not about politics. It is about public safety. This lawsuit gives our court system an opportunity to properly vet this law where our political branches have failed, and protect the citizens of Madison County from the disaster that is the SAFE-T Act as it is currently written.” “Public safety is not
With a stroke of his pen, Parson approves income tax cut for Missourians, starting in January
The Republican governor also signed into law an extension of tax credits for the farming industry.
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Large traffic backups after crash near Mascoutah, Ill.
A crash in the Metro East is backing up traffic Wednesday afternoon, leading to a temporary closure of the highway earlier in the day.
Illinois governor's debate: What time is the Pritzker-Bailey debate?
NORMAL, Ill. (WMBD) -- Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker and challenger Darren Bailey will meet Thursday night at the Braden Auditorium on the campus of Illinois State University for a televised debate, hosted by Nexstar Media Group. This will be the first of two face-to-face debates during the campaign ahead of Election Day, Nov. 8. There are three [...]
Man accused of firing shots, wrestling man outside of Bel-Ridge police station
Police have issued a warrant against a man accused of firing shots and wrestling a man outside of the Bel-Ridge police station in north St. Louis County.
Book Publishing Giant Pulls Nearly 1400 Ebook Titles From GW Library; Forcing Students To Buy Them Instead
It is difficult to understate how downright evil the big book publishers are. If you think the RIAA and MPA are bad (and, they are), the book publishers take it to new super villain, mustache-twirling levels. George Washington University libraries have put out an alert to students and faculty that Wiley, one of the largest […]