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Alton Leaders Celebrate Opening of New Affordable Housing Complex

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ALTON - Community leaders came together in Alton to celebrate the grand opening of a new affordable housing development. On Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025, elected officials and community members gathered at the Alton Sunnybrook Affordable Housing Development at 767 Washington Avenue in Alton for speeches and a ribbon-cutting. Spearheaded by Dr. Ed Hightower, the development will provide 40 apartments for families earning at or below 60% of the Area Median Income, or $60,180 for a household of

Democratic leaders fresh from election wins demand Trump meeting over shutdown

1 week 5 days ago
WASHINGTON — Following major Democratic wins in local and state elections across the country on Election Day, top Democratic congressional leaders pushed for a meeting with the president to end the federal government shutdown, which on Wednesday became the longest in U.S. history at day 36. “The election results ought to send a much-needed bolt […]
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Thomas Bailey Identified As Victim In Fatal Pedestrian Accident

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ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — Thomas Bailey, 53, of the 100 block of Upton Street in St. Louis, was identified as the pedestrian who died after being struck by a vehicle on the 7400 block of South Lindbergh Boulevard on Oct. 30, 2025. The St. Louis County Police Department responded to the crash at approximately 7:44 p.m. near Lemay Ferry Road. Officers found Bailey injured and transported him to a nearby hospital, where he later died from his injuries. The driver involved remained at the scene

St. Clair County Adds New Benches To Improve Transit Stops

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ST. CLAIR COUNTY - The St. Clair County Transit District (SCCTD), in collaboration with Citizens for Modern Transit, AARP Missouri, and Metro, has unveiled benches six and seven with plans to install two more by the end of the year. The initiative aims to place five benches in the first year at bus stops that currently lack amenities, improving the transit experience for riders. The benches, branded with the slogan “Enjoy the Ride,” include a QR code and web address linking

Jersey Students Excel in ILMEA District IV Performances

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JERSEYVILLE - Students from Jersey Community Unit School District No. 100 participated in the Illinois Music Education Association (ILMEA) District IV Festival, showcasing their musical talents at the event held recently. Jersey 100 had strong representation across multiple ensembles. In the Junior Choir, Karliah McDonald, Peyton Eich, Lainey Williams, Emmy Rothe and Joe Heitzman performed. Harmony Jantzen and Lana West took part in the Junior Band. High school students also contributed

Emergency Crews Respond to St. Clair County Pedestrian Crash

1 week 5 days ago
ST. CLAIR COUNTY — Emergency crews responded Wednesday afternoon, Nov. 5, 2025, to a reported pedestrian crash near the MetroLink’s Emerson Park station in St. Clair County. First responders from the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office and other agencies arrived at the scene to assist. Details about the cause of the crash and the individuals involved have not been released. As a result of the investigation, MetroLink announced trains are not operating between the Emerson Park