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Alton YWCA Announces Voter Forum On October 18
ALTON - The YWCA Southwestern Illinois Get Out the Vote Project is hosting a Madison County Candidate’s Forum on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the YWCA Gymnasium, 304 E Third St., Alton. Candidates for the following races have been confirmed: Illinois State Senate District 56, Illinois House District 111, and Madison County Clerk. A moderator will ask questions of each candidate pair and, time permitting, take questions from the audience. “Candidate forums help us get informed. They provide us with an opportunity to ask hard questions. Our democracy thrives when all of us are engaged. Attending a candidate forum is a great way to empower yourself and do your civic duty for democracy. The candidates that we elect make important decisions that affect our lives and we are pleased to host this year’s forum.” said Dorothy Hummel, YWCA Executive Director. "You may access the gym through the parking lot on George Street in Alton which
St. Louis Mother and Son Sentenced for COVID Relief Fraud
Today in federal court in St. Louis a Florissant woman was sentenced to two years in prison and ordered to repay more than $780,000 in ill-gotten COVID-relief funds. Dionneshae Forland, 51, pleaded guilty in July to charges of wire fraud, bank fraud and theft of government property. As part of the scheme, Forland fraudulently obtained a $150,000 loan for a company that was linked to her 31-year-old son, Dwayne Times.
Austin-based cinema-eatery opening at City Foundry STL this November
Police release photo of suspect vehicle in hit-and-run that killed pedestrian in St. Louis County
City of St. Louis Department of Health Announced Launch of New Behavioral Health Bureau
The bureau will help connect St. Louisans to care and resources to improve health outcomes while improving public safety across our neighborhoods.
How to keep getting local news as Facebook changes
ST. LOUIS, Mo. - You may want to switch up the ways you get local news online. For years, many people used Facebook to access a mix of news and updates from friends. Now, the big blue app is changing its core product. This change is happening right now. The "newsfeed" is turning to artificial [...]
Alamo Drafthouse scheduled to open at City Foundry STL in November
The 45,000-square-foot, 10-screen Alamo Drafthouse City Foundry will be located on the west side of the development.
Child Pornography, Battery/Assault, Theft Charges Filed in Greene County
CARROLLTON - Several individuals have been arrested on charges of violent, child-related, and property crimes over the past few weeks in Greene County, according to the latest Jail Booking Report from the Greene County Sheriff’s Department. Tammy E. Wurtsbaugh, 40, of Hardin, was charged with child pornography in the form of photography. She was arrested by the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Department on Aug. 30 and has since been released on bond. Donald C. Kassing, 27, of Roodhouse, was charged with telephone harassment of a child. He was arrested last Monday, Oct. 3 by the Greenfield Police Department and has since been released on bond. Ronald E. Mielke, 40, of Roodhouse, was charged with criminal damage to property, resisting a peace officer, and disorderly conduct. He was arrested by the Roodhouse Police Department last Friday, Oct. 7, and has since been released on a combination of bond and days credit. Roy M. Mielke, 39, of Hillview, was arrested for aggravated
Haine Seeks Forfeiture Of 287 Catalytic Converters Seized From Premises Of Business
EDWARDSVILLE — Madison County State’s Attorney Thomas A. Haine announced Wednesday that his office is seeking the forfeiture of 287 catalytic converters that investigators seized from the premises of a scrap-metal dealer in East Alton. Haine filed a forfeiture case that alleges proper records were not kept when the catalytic converters were purchased. The forfeiture case alleges that an undercover investigator from the Illinois Secretary of State, acting on information from Wood River Police, sold three catalytic converters to an employee of the business, Summit Processors, on Sept. 26. The employee of the business failed to require proof of ownership for the parts, failed to photograph the sellers, and paid cash for the parts, according to an affidavit from the investigator. A check is required when the purchase exceeds $100. Haine’s office then assisted the Secretary of State Police investigator in obtaining a warrant to search the premises, resulting in the discovery
Housing prices continue to fall in Southern California
In the bellwether region of Southern California, home prices just keep on dropping: In September, the typical home price for the six-county region dropped 0.6% from August to $817,316, marking the fourth consecutive month that prices declined from the prior month. ....Other measures of home prices, including data from mortgage services firm Black Knight and ...continue reading "Housing prices continue to fall in Southern California"
Construction starts on this Metro East city's first downtown mixed-use project
The downtown historic district is getting its first mixed-use development, an approximately $20 million project with multiple levels of residential, office, retail and restaurant space.
Police identify man killed in hit-and-run on St. Charles Rock Road
The pedestrian was found lying in the road about 2:50 a.m. Tuesday.
City Foundry STL's delayed movie theater, Alamo Drafthouse, to open in November
Alamo Drafthouse will open its 10 screens on the west side of City Foundry, the Midtown entertainment district at Forest Park Parkway and Vandeventer Avenue.
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Shots fired after argument over bicycle in St. Charles County
An investigation is underway after police say someone fired shots at another person during an argument over a bicycle in St. Charles County.
St. Louisβ Latest Brewery, Located in Metro East, Nears Opening
From St. Louis Business Journal:Β Β The St. Louis area, with more than 60 breweries, will soon be adding another. Construction on Shoehorn Brewery, located at 225 E. Main St. in Belleville, is nearly complete, with plans to open soon. The brewery needs some finishing touches and is just awaiting clearance from the state to begin serving, […]
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Schlafly's Full Moon Festival to Return in November
Schlafly Beer's Full Moon Festival will return this winter fully equipped with live music, pig roasting and lots of beer from the St. Louis-based brewery. The event will take over Schlafly Bottleworks (7260 Southwest Avenue, Maplewood) from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. on November 9, Schlafly announced on Tuesday. It will feature with a variety of activities from local restaurants, musicians and beer.
Missouri judge hears lawsuit challenging Biden student debt relief plan
Whether student debtors will get the loan relief promised by President Joe Biden is now in the hands of a Missouri federal judge. For nearly two hours Wednesday, attorneys for the six states challenging the plan to forgive almost $500 billion in student debt argued with Department of Justice lawyers over which laws should govern […]
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