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Letter To The Editor: "I was not asked to write this letter, I offered. I fully endorse and will support Major Jeff Connor for Sheriff, both in the Republican primary and in the general election. Enclosed with this letter is a brief look at Jeff and his accomplishments. It may well be that he is the most qualified and experienced candidate for Madison County Sheriff that we have seen in our lifetime. The recognition he has gained, his training, his experience, and his responsibilities in police work make him superbly qualified. I served as a judge in Madison County for nearly twenty years, with my last thirteen in criminal felony division. I have seen Major Connor's work and how he is respected throughout the county by law enforcement agencies, officers, attorneys, court personnel, and those individuals and communities he has served. In addition to his expected solid Republican support, his character and reputation will bring to the Republican ballot a great many additional voters.

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CHICAGO — Governor JB Pritzker today announced that Anthony Pascente will succeed Janel L. Forde as the Director of the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS). Anthony currently serves as CMS chief of staff. Forde has served as Director of Illinois CMS since Governor Pritzker took office in 2019. During her tenure, she oversaw the operational agency that coordinates with more than 80 state boards, agencies, and commissions, keeping state government at every level running behind-the-scenes. “Janel has been a faithful and dedicated public servant during an immensely challenging time in our state’s history,” said Governor Pritzker. “I am so grateful for her service and wish her the very best on her next venture. I am thrilled to announce Anthony Pascente will be succeeding Janel. As a long-time public servant in Illinois, Anthony has the experience, knowledge, and dedication to thrive in this role. I cannot think of a better person to fil

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ST. LOUIS - World Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, Illinois, is set to present one of its biggest drag racing events of the season this weekend. The Summer Speed and Fire Spectacular will feature two of the top Jet Cars in the country, as well as thrilling Pro Mods and a fireworks show. The Jet Cars are fielded by Larsen Motorsports in Palm Bay, Florida and piloted by Elaine Larsen and Dewayne Hill. The 2022 season is Larsen’s farewell tour after more than 20 years behind the wheel. The flame-belching Jet Cars are powered by General Electric J85 engines (used for powering military aircraft), capable of propelling the dragsters at speeds in excess of 280 miles per hour. The Mid-West Drag Racing Series will showcase six classes, including Pro Mod and Funny Car. Saturday night’s big show will conclude at approximately 10:20 p.m. CDT with a fireworks spectacular. Children ages 7-15 are $10 on Saturday and kids 6 and under are free. The weekend begins on Friday with qualifyin

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ALTON - The Upper Alton Association along with Scott Credit Union is proud to announce the 12th annual “Rockin’ with Robert” summer concert series, to be held on the 3rd Tuesday in June, July and August from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. The public is invited to enjoy these free family-friendly events at the Robert Wadlow Statue, located on the SIUE Dental School Campus located at 2800 College Avenue in Alton. The schedule for the season is as follows: June 21st Flip the Frog; July 19th Ralph Butler and GiGi Darr; August 16th Hill Williams Band. Concert goers are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket. Refreshments will be available for purchase. A 50/50 drawing will be held to offset the expenses of the event, along with gift baskets. In case of inclement weather, the concert will be held at a different location or rescheduled. Follow us on Facebook for updates. The mission of the Upper Alton Association is to support future improvements to the Upper Alton area fo

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GODFREY – Visitors to the Monticello Sculpture Gardens at Lewis and Clark Community College this summer will explore the world of fine art through botanicals in this year’s curated garden show, “Budding Masterpieces.” “This year, we are interpreting works of art in our pocket gardens through plants,” said L&C Horticulturist and Garden Designer Katie Piper. “We are the Monticello Sculpture Gardens and art is in our name – it only seems fitting for us to highlight the beautiful sculptures on campus and note the importance of art in the world around us.” Each pocket garden will feature a different artist, artwork, or style of art represented through foliage textures and bloom colors. Areas of note will include the ever-popular Living Wall, which will transport visitors into Andy Warhol’s Factory, while they take in an interpretation of pop art, bursting with color. The Rivers of Color garden, leading to the Overlook Pond,

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FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS - IMPACT Strategies has completed construction on a complete interior and exterior renovation of the Oval Tower Suites at World Wide Technology Raceway. The project encompassed improvements to the entire building, including the rooftop viewing experience and was part of the multi-million-dollar renovation plan for the track leading up to the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series race that took place on June 5, 2022. “Offering our corporate clients an exceptional hospitality option to entertain customers and employees within the broader NASCAR Cup Series race environment will be a one-of-a- kind experience,” promises Curtis Francois, owner and CEO, World Wide Technology Raceway. The renovation delivered a sleek, modern aesthetic with high-end finishes throughout the 28 private suites and the rooftop fan viewing area, which offers an exhilarating perspective over the track between turns one and two. “We are thrilled to have worked with World Wide Technology Racewa

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JERSEYVILLE - The Jersey County Arts Council will offer a Matisse Self-Portrait collage and two fairy garden classes this month. This Thursday, June 16, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Darla Cavins will lead participants as they create a Matisse self-portrait on canvas. The class is open to anyone who can use scissors and glue. A fee of $15 will be charged to cover the cost of the canvas and expenses. Registration is required. See the details at the end of this article. On Wednesday, June 22, from 6 to 8 p.m. Rhonda Allen will teach participants how to build a fairy home. Guests are encouraged to bring an empty milk jug or soda bottle to serve as a foundation for their fairy home. This project is open to anyone 10 or older and requires the use of a hot glue gun. This is a great opportunity for a child and adult to partner to create an adorable fairy garden. During a second fairy garden class, on Tuesday, June 28, from 6 to 8:30 p.m., participants will create a beautiful garden. If they created

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GRANITE CITY - Wagner Portrait Group is the official Senior Photographer of Granite City High School and to be pictured in the yearbook, you must have your picture photographed by Wagner Portrait Group. Have you booked your senior portrait appointment? HURRY! Appointments are filling fast! Granite City High’s Senior Picture Days are: June 22-24 and July 7-8, 2022. Portrait sessions will be in the GCHS atrium. CLICK HERE TO SCHEDULE YOUR PORTRAIT SESSION Or go to: www.WagnerPortraitGroup.com and click on SENIORS . Have your credit card ready to reserve your time. All sessions are free, however, "no-shows" will be charged $35. MORE DETAILS ABOUT YOUR PHOTO SESSION Yearbook Portrait Dress Code : - Guys: Sport coat, dress shirt, & tie - Girls: Dressy top (no tube tops spaghetti straps, or low-cut blouses) - You will be photographed in your formal attire for the yearbook as well as a free senior cap and gown session (we'll provide the caps and gowns, properly

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BELLEVILLE – HeartLands Conservancy, an environmental non-profit serving southwestern Illinois, applied for the Section 319(h) grant in partnership with Madison County. The total project cost is around $1.57 million, with Illinois EPA providing 55 percent or $831,847 in grant funds and local landowners and partners (HeartLands Conservancy and Madison County Stormwater Management) providing 45 percent, or $710,441 in match. Steven Brendel, Stormwater Coordinator from Madison County Stormwater Management, said that the IEPA’s 319 grant is the ultimate collaboration for individuals to be invested in projects that directly impact them. John O’Donnell, Water Program Manager with HeartLands Conservancy, said that local landowners, farmers, residents, and municipalities are crucial to the successful implementation of the locally developed Indian-Cahokia Creek Watershed Plan (October 2018). “Having local stakeholders identify water quality and flooding issues was

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CARLINVILLE — As part of an ongoing effort to address the shortage of qualified early childhood professionals in Illinois, Blackburn College is launching a streamlined pathway to earn a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education. The fully online Current Workforce Early Childhood Degree Program is designed for working early childcare professionals who are seeking additional credentials and to complete a bachelor’s degree in just two years. This new degree is part of a broader effort through participation in the Early Childhood Access Consortium for Equity (ECACE) program to address the shortage of qualified early childhood educators in the state of Illinois. Created through IL Public Act 102-0174, the College will collaborate with other participating consortium members to improve pathways to degrees, credentials, and other licensure endorsements. As a consortium member institution, prospective Blackburn students can apply for scholarships. PELL, MAP and a specially

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Take a load off and take in the views on a relaxing daytime cruise that shows St. Louis from the river that built it. Narrated

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A fleet of high-tech container farms is delivering locally-grown food security to communities from Alaska to Egypt.

My Songs, Sting's Las Vegas residency show at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace, first launched last November and is running this week. Sting just announced that he's expanding the show…

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Missouri’s higher education commissioner is taking a job at Missouri State University.

Mind, Art, Experience: 10 Years of Chess & Culture in Saint Louis celebrates the best chess, art and culture from all 50 exhibitions held at

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Impressionism and Beyond traces the complex and generative encounters of artists with modern life, highlighting the diverse conversations between tradition and innovation, representation and abstraction, and

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St. Louis just can’t stay quiet. The region has produced legends who are on a first-name basis worldwide, like Ike & Tina, Miles, Chuck, and

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Here is the price of Brent crude over the past couple of years. The price of Brent crude dipped at the start of the pandemic and then started recovering. This is far before the Ukraine war. The price mostly recovered by July 2020, which is where I start my chart, and then rose 130% ($60) ...continue reading "Ukraine is not the cause of sky-high gasoline prices"

The Riverfront Times recently won a $25,000 grant from the Lipman Center's Initiative in Reporting on Race and Criminal Justice. The Lipman Center for Journalism and Civil and Human Rights is part of the Columbia Journalism School and runs several programs to help journalists and newsrooms investigate law enforcement, incarceration, human rights abuses and more. The Initiative in Reporting on Race and Criminal Justice provides local newsrooms and reporters financial assistance to tackle a six-month investigative project that "illuminates the inequalities and what has gone wrong in the American criminal justice system."