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Republican Wagner and Democrat Bell sponsor bill to sanction criminals seeking to scuttle Dayton Peace Accords, signed in 1995 to stop Serbian-Bosnian conflict.

BENTON – Following a two-week coordinated operation led by the FBI, eight individuals are facing federal charges for distributing meth or possession with intent to distribute in southern Illinois. A federal grand jury charged: Sarah L. Elverd, 35, of Centralia, with one count of possession with intent to distribute fifty grams or more of meth, Alan D. Fleming, 41, of Mount Vernon, with four counts of distribution of meth, John A. Fowler, 49, of Mount Vernon, with eight counts of distribution of meth, James B. Lockwood, 43, of Mount Vernon, with four counts of distribution of meth, Cedric R. Long, 32, of Bluford, with two counts of distribution of meth, Christopher L. Webb, 38, of Mount Vernon, with one count of possession with intent to distribute meth, Scott T. Miller, 40, of Centralia, with two counts of distribution of meth and one count of possession with intent to distribute meth, and Damion D. Thrailkill, 39, of Mount Vernon, with one count of distribution o

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From Offsite Innovators: Imagine walking by a demolition site and instead of seeing mountains of concrete rubble and twisted rebar destined for a landfill, you see workers delicately removing windows, carefully unbolting steel beams, and labeling wooden panels for future use. It sounds like a scene from a utopian future, but it’s happening today—and it’s […]

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The deal to buy ElmTree Funds will boost New York-based BlackRock’s move into private markets, according to a release.

On Thursday, literally the day before flash flooding devastated Texas, the Texas Observer published an article warning that “Trump’s DOGE Cuts Are a Texas-Sized Disaster,” explaining how cuts to both the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) would likely lead to disaster for Texas. Twenty-four hours later, those […]

BELLEVILLE — Charges have been filed in connection with a shooting incident involving a child that occurred on July 3, 2025, at a residence on the first block of North 42nd Street in Belleville, authorities said. Tyron L. Pembleton, 27, of Belleville, faces one count of unlawful possession of weapons by a felon, two counts of obstructing justice, and one count of endangering the life or health of a child, according to the St. Clair County State’s Attorney’s office. The unlawful possession charge is a Class 3 felony, the obstructing justice charges are Class 4 felonies, and the endangering charge is a Class A misdemeanor. The child injured in the shooting is currently recovering at a local hospital, the Belleville Police Department reported. Pembleton remains in custody at the St. Clair County Jail pending a detention hearing and further court proceedings. Authorities emphasized that Pembleton is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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From New York Times: An 804-mile-long transmission line in the Midwest appeared to be finally ready for construction after more than a decade of delays. Known as Grain Belt Express, the $11 billion line would carry electricity produced by wind farms in Kansas across Missouri and Illinois all the way to Indiana, making it the […]

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If you were among those who watched Saturday's Back to the Beginning concert via its online stream, it may have seemed like Ozzy Osbourne's Black Sabbath bandmates abandoned him onstage…

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Duran Duran made a surprise appearance onstage in London on Sunday.Fan-shot footage posted to YouTube shows the band’s frontman, Simon Le Bon, and bassist John Taylor joining Sabrina Carpenter for her…

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ALTON - Alton Music Exchange will offer workshops for guitar maintenance. Located at 556 E. Broadway in Alton, Alton Music Exchange buys, trades and sells music equipment and offers rentals and music lessons. They will host four-hour workshops to teach basic guitar maintenance and repair. “People love this instrument, and it’s therapeutic,” said owner Jared Unfried. “It’s grown beyond this quote-unquote rockstar thing. It probably was always more than that. That’s just the vision that some of us had when we were teenagers. You see this music for what it is, guitar-playing for what it is, and it’s this therapeutic way of life. It’s a medium to create. It’s a medium to be social with other people. And for those people who are into that, they have to be able to maintain the instrument.” Alton Music Exchange has six workbenches with all the tools you need to perform this maintenance. For $10 an hour, you can rent the

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ALTON – A new martial arts program is launching in Alton this August, offering families a fun, fitness-focused way to grow stronger in body, mind, and spirit. Christian Karate Alton opens with a full lineup of age-specific and family-friendly classes that blend traditional karate training with Biblical character development. Classes include Cubs & Tiny Tigers (ages 2–3 and 4–5), a dedicated Adult Class (ages 15+), Golden Eagles for seniors (55+), and a Homeschool Family Karate program with optional open gym time for fellowship and activity after class. At the heart of the program is the Family Class (ages 4–104), where parents and kids can train side-by-side—building unity, coordination, and Christ-centered confidence together. Students train in the Shotokan style of karate, a traditional Japanese form known for its strong stances, structured techniques, and emphasis on discipline. Classes are led by Chief Instructors Steve and Jennifer

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ALTON — The Alton Parks and Recreation Department announced temporary closures of the Splash Pad near the Alton Amphitheater to accommodate major upcoming events and ensure public safety. The Splash Pad will be closed from Friday, July 18, through Sunday, July 20, 2025, for the F1 Powerboat Races. It will also be closed on Saturday, July 26, 2025, for the A-Tilla Festival. During these closures, the Splash Pad will operate with limited hours from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., with parking available at the Argosy Casino parking lot. Regular business hours of 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. will resume the day following each event. “These closures are necessary to manage large crowds and maintain a safe environment for all attendees,” said Sabrina Kalips, Parks and Recreation Supervisor for the Alton Parks and Recreation Department. The department thanked the community for its understanding as it supports these events along the riverfront.

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On This Day, July 7, 2007...The Live Earth concerts to battle climate change took place at various venues across the world, including New Jersey, Tokyo, Rome, London, Washington, D.C. and…

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As ecological concerns become increasingly urgent, this new exhibition at the Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum brings into dialogue work by ten contemporary artists whose research-based practices are defined by […]

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From St. Louis Business Journal: A St. Louis-based commercial real estate firm is going all in on one of the area’s innovation districts, with plans for up to $80 million in development. Bamboo Equity Partners, a commercial real estate investment firm based in Maryland Heights, has closed on the purchase of an office building in […]

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In their years spent as among the biggest rock stars in the world, somehow Axl Rose and Ozzy Osbourne had never met. That finally changed during Saturday's massive Back to…

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From Associated General Contractors: Nonresidential Sector Continues Steady Employment Gains Even as Residential and Heavy Civil Construction Falls; As the Construction Unemployment Rate Falls to Near Historic Low of 3.4 Percent Construction sector employment increased by 15,000 positions in June as rising wages enabled the industry to add workers more rapidly than other sectors, according […]

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What if a simple shift in where and how you exercise could transform not only your physical health but also your mental clarity, social connections, and overall sense of well-being? Outdoor summer sports offer this multifaceted benefit, engaging individuals across all ages in ways that indoor activities often cannot replicate. From toddlers learning coordination to seniors maintaining mobility, the advantages of participating in sports under the open sky extend far beyond the obvious. Physical Health Benefits Across the Lifespan Engaging in outdoor summer sports promotes cardiovascular health, muscular strength, flexibility, and endurance. For children, activities such as swimming, soccer, and cycling support healthy growth and motor skill development. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), children who participate in regular physical activity are more likely to maintain a healthy weight and reduce the risk of chronic diseases later in life. Adolescents

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