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North Alton-Godfrey Hosts 21st Annual Breakfast With Santa

4 months 1 week ago
ALTON/GODFREY - The North Alton-Godfrey Business Council will host its 21st Annual Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Godfrey. The event, which runs from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., offers a festive morning of holiday activities for all ages, including live music, a magic show, face painting, balloon creations, and an opportunity to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus. Located at 1713 Stamper Lane in Godfrey, the Knights of Columbus Hall will serve a holiday

Trump DOJ Fires Prosecutors, Scrubs Court Records Of Mention Of January 6 Insurrection

4 months 1 week ago
Nothing survives a purge. Especially not the truth. The DOJ secured a conviction for Washington state resident Taylor Taranto. According to the DOJ’s May 21, 2025 press release, Taranto had committed several federal crimes, including carrying two guns without a license and engaging in “false information and hoaxes.” Here are the details: On June 28, […]
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Granite City, Pontoon Beach Police Charge Two In Felony Fraud Cases

4 months 1 week ago
GRANITE CITY – Local authorities have charged two individuals in felony cases of fraud, including a Granite City man accused of wire and mail fraud and a St. Louis woman charged with identity theft and more. Cody L. Vivod, 30, of Granite City, was charged on Oct. 27, 2025 with one count each of wire fraud, mail fraud, and use of account number or code with intent to defraud, each Class 3 felonies. From June 2-23, 2025, Vivod allegedly knowingly devised a scheme to defraud Carpet City

Enjoy First Friday Shopping Experience in Downtown Alton

4 months 1 week ago
ALTON - Community members are invited to downtown Alton for the First Friday shopping experience. From 5–8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, downtown shops will stay open later and a shuttle will be available to transport participants to stores and restaurants throughout the downtown district. Alton Main Street organizes the First Friday events. Executive Director Sara McGibany encouraged people to shop local as the holidays approach, highlighting opportunities on First Friday and Small