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The Year in Music 2025: The Prince of Darkness is dead, long live the Prince of Darkness
2025 began with the surprise news that the original Black Sabbath lineup — Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward — would be reuniting for one final show. It was…
Fun activities for a solo male or socialising opportunities in the holidays.
Former Metro East cop charged in nationwide sting of child sex predators
A former Marissa police officer was charged as part of a nationwide sweep targeting child sex offenders. Marissa is in far southeast St. Clair County.
Where to find salt cod (bacalao)
100 Years Ago: Alton Kids Enjoy Sledding in the Streets
The Alton Playground and Recreation Commission announced in a December 24, 1925 Alton Evening Telegraph article that it had worked out a plan with the City of Alton to reserve four “good hills” for coasting when there was sufficient snow that winter. Superintendent John E. McWherter of the Recreation Commission met with Mayor George T. Davis, City Counsellor J.F. McGinnis, and Chief of Police Gustave Rotsch to work out a plan. “It was agreed that in case of snow, Summit
MAGA Legislators Want To Add Mercenaries To Trump’s Perverse Take On The ‘War On Drugs’
Yeah, the economy sucks and trade-war tariff agendas are only making things worse. But as Trump promised/threatened during a recent national address from the White House, things are turning around, even if you (MAGA voters especially) are too stupid to see it. It looks like the first growth market to see a significant increase might […]
Man killed in Cahokia Heights shooting
A shooting in Cahokia Heights Tuesday evening left one dead, police said.
Bethalto School District Celebrates Integrated Bowling Team's Success
BETHALTO - Bethalto Community Unit School District #8 recently celebrated their integrated bowling team. This year, the Civic Memorial High School integrated bowling program had three teams make it to the state championship in Decatur, Illinois, on Dec. 6, 2025. The Bethalto Board of Education celebrated these students during their regular meeting on Dec. 18, 2025. “It was super exciting,” said Jen Weber, the district’s Coordinator of Special Education. “They had
East Alton Man Charged With Identity Theft Of Elderly Victims
EAST ALTON – An East Alton resident accused of stealing the identities of five different elderly victims and more faces several felony charges. James L. Lyons, 48, of East Alton, was charged on Dec. 19, 2025 with five Class 2 felony counts of aggravated identity theft, two Class 3 felony counts of forgery, and one count each of possession of a stolen title/certificate/plate, unlawful possession of methamphetamine, and duplicating/manufacturing/selling a fraudulent ID card, each Class
The Zombies announce dates for third annual Begin Here festival
The Zombies have announced the dates for their third annual Begin Here festival. The 2026 event, which takes place in their hometown of St. Albans, U.K., will run from Oct.…
Asian restaurants open on Christmas Day?
Derk Brown, Hibbett Host Free Shoes & Toys Giveaway in Overland
Overland families got a holiday boost Sunday as community advocate Derk Brown teamed up with Hibbett for their second annual shoe and toy giveaway.
Gotta brag on my wife a little bit:
Downtown Street At Christmas, Ambassador Theater (1960)
More businesses closing in the New Year
Drunken driver charged in February crash that killed baby in Webster Groves
A woman has been charged with driving while intoxicated after a wrong-way crash in February that injured a pregnant mother and killed her baby.
3-Year-Old Is 'Healthy and Safe'; Parents Are Also Located With Social Media
CASEYVILLE - Caseyville Police has issued a statement about the 3-year-old toddler who was wandering on the second floor of Red Lion Inn in Caseyville on Tuesday morning, Dec. 23, 2025. "The child is currently healthy and safe. Due to social media, the parents were made aware of the whereabouts of their child and responded to the Caseyville Police Department," the Caseyville Police Department said. "This case is under investigation by both the Caseyville Police Department and DCFS. We will not
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