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Get your kids away from screens and into the outdoors this summer with Brookdale Farms’ top-rated AAA Summer Camp. Back by popular demand, our outdoor

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LGBTQIA+ communities have been contributing to St. Louis’s history for centuries. Now the Gateway to Pride virtual exhibit will begin to uncover the rarely-shared or

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ST. LOUIS - St. Louis County Police Crimes Against Persons detectives are investigating a homicide in the 300 block of Chambers Road in the City of Riverview which resulted in the death of an adult female. On July 10, 2022, at 5:02 PM, City of Riverview police officers responded to a call for service for a shooting in the 300 block of Chambers Road. Responding officers located an adult female suffering from an apparent gunshot injury. Officers attempted to render life saving treatment but the victim succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene. City of Riverview police officers requested St. Louis County Police Department’s Crimes Against Persons detectives assume responsibility for the investigation. The investigation is very active at this time. Additional information will be disseminated as it becomes available. Please contact the St. Louis County Police Department at 636-529-8210 to speak with investigators if you have any information regarding this

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EAST ALTON - The old Olin headquarters now owned by Wieland Company on Shamrock Street in East Alton is in the demolition process. East Alton Mayor Darren Carlton said he understood some of those who expressed sadness about the old Olin administrative building demolition, but at the same time, he understood that times change. Alton's Abe Lee Barham, who worked for Olin Corporation over the years and in its prime, said it was "sad to see the demolition." He remembers when the Olin business in that vicinity once employed 2,000 people and he said it felt like a part of area history was being torn down piece by piece. "I came back here to the East Alton Police in 2015, and I remember they were getting rid of old chairs and furniture, etc. from the administrative building," Carlton said. "Times do change and sometimes old buildings get torn down and new ones go back up, that is just the way it is." Mayor Carlton grew up in East Alton and he said when he was a young man, business was boomin

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EDWARDSVILLE - Alton High junior runner Simon McClaine finished his season with a second-place in the 300-meter low hurdles at sectional and also competed at the state track and field meet in Charleston. Simon's progress this season was rated "phenomenal" by his head Redbird track coach Jeff White. McClaine got off to a good start for this season, finishing second in the 110-meter hurdles with a time of 17.00 seconds at the Southern Illinois Relays meet on March 25 at the Winston Brown Track Center in Edwardsville. After that, McClaine ran 15.93 seconds at the Winston Brown Invitational at Edwardsville on Apr. 23, and on May 11 at the Southwestern Conference meet, also in Edwardsville, he had a time of 15.64 seconds, coming in second. McClaine climaxed his season by qualifying in the 300-meter hurdles in the IHSA Class 3A sectional, finishing second at 40.91 seconds. For all of his efforts on the track during the season, McClaine was selected as an Auto Butler male Athlete of the Mont

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ALTON - These are aftermath photos of the building collapse at 619 E. Broadway in Alton. The back wall of the structure of that address fell around noon on Saturday. Alton Fire Department Battalion Chief Tom House recommends that people stay away from the area because it is unsafe and yellow caution tape surrounds it. House said a homeless man apparently had been near the building when it collapsed, but thankfully was unhurt.

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BETHALTO - The Bethalto Police Department provided an update after its June 21, 2022, post on Facebook and on Riverbender.com and thanked the public for charges being issued against an East Alton man. Bethalto Police said Friday a Felony Retail Theft charge and warrant were issued in Madison County Circuit Court against: DAVID G. STONE M/W AGE 34 400 BLOCK OF COBB ST. EAST ALTON, IL. "The charge was issued in connection with our June 21, 2022, post related to an attempted theft of a lawn mower from an area business," the Bethalto Police said. "After making the post we received information that ultimately led to the issuance of the charge/warrant. We want to thank our Facebook viewers and followers as usual, as you’ve helped us solve several cases over the past couple of years. We greatly appreciate the region's support of local law enforcement, and your willingness to help us keep our community safe. "Mr. Stone, you’re free to turn yourself in at the

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CARLINVILLE - Some of the fascinating women of Illinois history will be the topic of a free discussion at the Mississippi Valley Library District in Collinsville on Tuesday, July 12 at 6 p.m. “Notable Women of Illinois History” will be presented by Tom Emery and is based on his 2018 book of the same title. Emery is a freelance writer and historical researcher from Carlinville who has earned fifteen awards from the Illinois State Historical Society. An experienced speaker and public-address announcer, Emery has lectured across the region on his research. He is known for his informal presentations, which encourage audience participation. The program covers the remarkable lives of some of the most influential women throughout the history of Illinois. Such luminaries as Jane Addams, Mother Bickerdyke, Mary Todd Lincoln, Frances Willard, and Gwendolyn Brooks are included, as well as other leading women of Illinois politics, social movements, and literature. The program

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At 81 years of age, Mary Monehan has enough on her plate. She doesn’t need any headaches; but she’s got one nonetheless. A real smelly one.

In their two consecutive shutouts against the Phillies, all eight of their hits came with two outs and they put their leadoff hitter on base in just two of 18 inning

Police said about 10 of the cars had something stolen from them. Police did not have any suspect information.

Homicide detectives with the St. Louis County Police Department are investigating a murder in north county.

Residents in a small town in southern Illinois may have experienced a slight jolt Sunday afternoon due to a minor earthquake.

Pujols, who singled to start the go-ahead rally in the eighth, has 1,377 extra-base hits to tie Stan Musial for third place on the career list.

Mayor Tishaura Jones is taking the trip to represent Mayors Against Illegal Guns.