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The organization gives financial assistance to the families of officers killed or wounded in the line of duty.

ALTON - There is an old saying that “having you for a friend means that I’ve been granted the luck O’ the Irish.” Today all around the Alton/Edwardsville area and beyond, residents are celebrating St. Pat’s Day. Area establishments were packed by 1 p.m. on Thursday and it appeared some decided to take the afternoon to celebrate the Irish holiday. It appeared nearly every area establishment was cooking waves of corn beef and cabbage on one of the most celebratory days of the year. Geno’s 140 Club in Bethalto owner Shane Cooper said today will be a great day for his popular business. “We have been packed since we opened at 11 a.m.,” he said. “We always enjoy the day. I have been Geno’s owner for seven years, my family first started it in 1983, so St. Patrick’s Day is a big tradition here for us.” The Alton Sports Tap is as busy as can be today with its annual serving of corned beef and cabbage. In fact, the

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EDWARDSVILLE - Junior Tracy Harris of Metro East Lutheran High School averaged more than 10 points a game for a strong Knights squad that finished 18-11 overall this season. Harris is the MELHS Male Athlete of the Month for his efforts on the hardwoods. Harris said he believes his best attribute is his shooting ability "especially from the arc." "I have been playing basketball for 12 years. What I like most about basketball are the places that it has taken me, the opportunities it provides, and the feeling of knowing you get better every day. "Basketball has shown me the discipline it takes to maintain a healthy lifestyle and how focused you have to be if you really want something. You can’t pick and choose what days to work hard because the outcome is not all that pretty." The MELHS junior has one more year with the Knights. He thanked his teammates for riding with him all season. "I would also like to thank my father and mother for keeping me focused on and off the court."

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A new Lown Institute report shows hospital markets in large U.S. cities are racially segregated, and two Missouri cities are among the worst.

The former executive director for Metro Transit, which oversees bus, light rail and paratransit across St. Louis region, is set to take the top post at a transit agency in another state.

An O'Fallon, Missouri, man died when his motorcycle crashed into the back of a tractor-trailer that police said turned into the motorcycle's path on Wednesday.

St. Charles project aims at reversing 200 years of overlooking the potential of riverfront development.

William Don Tisaby's perjury and evidence tampering trial is set for March 28 in St. Louis Circuit Court.

The photography and NFT project is on display at The Dark Room @ The Grandel through May 7.

The legislation comes after the I-Team heard from numerous women saying their harassment complaints were never thoroughly investigated.

SEE GALLERY: EDWARDSVILLE - Marathon Pipe Line crews continue to remove crude oil from the Cahokia diversion channel and other areas affected by the crude oil release. Marathon Pipeline said boom will remain in place for an extended period of time at several locations along the channel to contain the crude. Boats are being used on the channel to assist in the retrieval of oil from the water. “While comprehensive remediation and restoration work continues in the affected area, the public is asked to avoid the recovery zone for the safety of the responders, the community, and to limit environmental impact,” Marathon Pipeline said today. Federal agencies are conducting the investigation to determine the cause of the release. A Unified Command remains in place to respond to the Edwardsville crude oil release. The Unified Command consists of representatives from : The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, The Edwardsville

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A Missouri mom was trapped in a 15-year sentence for selling a few ounces of weed – until a commutation from the governor set her free last month. But clemencies can only chip away at the ongoing effects of Missouri’s draconian drug laws. One lawmaker hopes her new bill can do more.

JERSEYVILLE - 1880 Pizza Pasta House and The 80 Loft, both located at 208-210 South State Street in Jerseyville, recently announced both businesses will close at the end of the month. “We were contacted by an individual that loves the building as much as we do,” they wrote in a Facebook post . “Folks, it is plain and simple, it’s a smart business move and there are just some opportunities that God presents to us that cannot be ignored … this is one of them.” The 1880 Pizza Pasta House is an Italian restaurant, while The 80 Loft on the building’s second floor is a gift and treats shop. Both businesses’ last day of operation will be March 31, 2022, so they encourage customers with gift certificates to use them soon. “It’s definitely not goodbye, as we will be focusing on Espresso Yourself Bakery and some super exciting menu additions,” they continued in the post. Espresso Yourself Bakery is a café and

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Irish dancers tapped down Tamm Avenue and Irish wolfhounds wagged for their admiring fans.

Add your voice for better walking, biking, and transit! Numerous local projects in the St. Louis Region are up for federal construction funding, and public comments are open for people …

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We dug into our archives for video from 1960, which was a cold day for the wearing of green in St. Louis.

A nationwide lack of bus drivers that is also impacting the St. Louis region is to blame for the demise of the "Redbird Express" at least for 2022.

Singer/songwriter Aimee Mann recently revealed that she was removed from her previously announced slot as an opening act on Steely Dan's upcoming U.S. tour.  Now the band's frontman, Donald Fagen,…

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