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EDWARDSVILLE - A total of 19 Edwardsville High School students earned All-State honors recently. Here is the list of EHS All-State Music students: Selin Aktuna, cello Jane Fitzgerald, violin Ashley Kim, violin Magdalyn Thomas, double bass Karis Chen, violin Alessia Heiser, bassoon Derek Markus, viola Peter Valkov, viola Hansen Zheng, cello Ben Moore, voice Da'Shon Dunn, voice Taylor Mollett, voice Savannah Kohlmiller, voice Julia Towell, voice Lucy Schapman, voice Ella Carter, voice Lauren Bruss, voice Natalie Becker, voice Sydney Andrews, voice These students were selected to All-State based on their All-District audition scores back in October 2022. ILMEA (Illinois Music Educators Association) is divided into nine districts throughout the state. Edwardsville's district region spans from Mt. Vernon to Carbondale. These students represent the top 2 percent of band, choir, and orchestra high school students in the state of Illinois. "The students that score at

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A medical examiner's office ruled the baby's death a homicide over the weekend.

If you're looking to learn more about a specific animal, especially one that's native to North America, or native to your own state, then an animal sanctuary might be just the place for you.

ALTON - The Alton High School Music Department has always ranked among the best in the State of Illinois. Recently, the Alton Music Department proudly represented the school at the 2023 Illinois Music Educators Association (ILMEA) All-State Festival. These students represent the top 2 percent of band, choir, and orchestra high school students in the state of Illinois. These are Alton High's Music All-Staters: All-State Chorus: Aaron Swanson, senior, 2nd year selected to All-State All-State Honors Chorus: Kyle Neace, senior, 2nd year selected to All-State Matt Taylor, senior All-State Honors Band: Melanie Parker, flute, senior, 2nd year selected to All-State All-State Orchestra: Brody Macias, violin, senior, 2nd year selected to All-State Ethan Fox, viola, junior Stephen Whiteside, cello, sophomore Will Hussey, bass, senior, 2nd year selected to All-State All-State Honors Orchestra: Victor Humphrey, viola, senior, 3rd year selected to All-State Wesley LeBrun,

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A suspected thief who would don FedEx attire to steal packages from unsuspecting homeowners is now in police custody.

The Riverview Drive on ramp to eastbound I-270 shuts down Tuesday through July 2024 for construction of a new interchange and new Chain of Rocks Bridge.

The Kansas City Chiefs are honored by Grant's Farm in St. Louis after the attraction named a yak born Super Bowl Sunday after the NFL champs.

Lamar Johnson was exonerated less than a week ago after serving three decades in prison for a crime he didn’t commit.  He walked out of prison with little more than the clothes on his back.  “Having been home just a few days, the difficulties of starting a new life after a wrongful conviction are fresh […]

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COTTLEVILLE, Mo. -- Sauce on the Side is opening up its eleventh St. Louis area location in St. Charles County. The local chain is known for their hand-crafted calzones, salads and desserts. The newest location will be in the Cottleville Landing shopping center near Farm & Home Supply. “We are extremely excited to be opening [...]

WOOD RIVER - C&B Boiled Bagels is making steady progress on the interior of its future location in downtown Wood River, which is slated to open later this spring on April 1. The shop will bring New York-style bagels, Schmears, and bagel sandwiches to Wood River and contribute to the city’s downtown revitalization. Matt Herren, co-owner and co-founder of C&B with his wife Amy, said several improvements have already been made to the interior so far, and they’re currently waiting on parts to renovate the storefront. “We’ve put in all-new electric and plumbing service, new HVAC service, put in a new roof, framed out the service area, employee bathroom, and the floors are done,” Herren said. “We are just waiting on a new storefront - so all-new glass in the storefront, new front doors. As soon as those go in and as soon as Ameren hooks up our electric service, we’re moving forward.” Herren said C&B will be a “traditional New Yor

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JERSEYVILLE - Vicki Watkins has left a legacy for drill team and dance in Jersey County, and recently, she was inducted into the Illinois Drill Team Association Hall of Fame at a ceremony in Springfield. Watkins' induction was done at the February 11, 2023, IDTA State Finals at the Bank Of Springfield Center. IDTA HOF Inductees are nominated and voted upon by the IDTA Officers and Board of Directors. Alex Foster of Jerseyville, IDTA Certified Execution Judge and 2020 IDTA Hall Of Fame Inductee, introduced and presented the honor to Vicki Watkins, Certified IDTA General Effect and Legality/Penalty Judge. Vicki has been involved in IDTA for over 37 years, having served as the JCHS Dance Team Coach from 1986-1999, and for five IDTA State Championship JCHS Dance Teams from 1991-1998. Vicki said she was "deeply humbled" by her induction into the IDTA Hall Of Fame. "I cannot fully explain how meaningful it is to me to be included in this group of exceptional dance colleagues

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This is "The Three Shades," in the Rodin Museum in Paris. My question is why it was installed so that the Eiffel Tower is sticking up through the middle shade. The placement is obviously deliberate, but why? Is it meant to convey something? Did it just seem funny to someone? Or what?

Two St. Charles teenagers have been arrested and are facing charges for the shooting death of a Lake St. Louis girl.

The team will play its first game on Saturday, Feb. 25. Their first home game will be on March 4.

Four months after temporarily moving to University City, Taqueria Morita will return to the Cortex Innovation District in April. Taqueria Morita opened outside of Michael and Tara Gallina's upscale Cortex restaurant Vicia (4260 Forest Park Avenue, 314-553-9239) last May. The concept became a go-to spot for regional Mexican cuisine, but winter caused the outdoor restaurant to relocate to Winslow's Table in University City.

ST. LOUIS, Mo. - Popular country and rap artist Jelly Roll is coming to St. Louis this summer. He will be playing the Hollywood Casino Amphitheater on August 19, 2023. Tickets go on sale this Friday. Jelly Roll, whose real name is Jason DeFord, is an American rapper and country music artist. He was born [...]