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PLEASANT HILL, Ill. – The Culpepper & Merriweather (C&M) Circus is making its way to Pleasant Hill, bringing an authentic “Big Top” circus spectacle for the whole family to enjoy. On Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, the circus is coming to the Pike County Fairgrounds at 210 W. Clay St. in Pleasant Hill, thanks to a sponsorship from the Pike County Fair Association. Described as an “authentic One-Ring, Big Top Circus,” the C&M Circus has been providing quality, local family entertainment for 40 years. Circus Performances are set for 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Circus officials describe each 90-minute event as “an amazing show the whole family will love!” This year’s shows feature an all-new performance lineup for 2025, including: Big Cats presented by Trey Key; Aerialist Extraordinaire Simone on the trapeze; the Perez Daredevil Duo on the Tight Rope and Wheel of Destiny; the high energy Macias family hand and foot juggling; and everyone's favorite Circus

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EAST ST. LOUIS — Dr. Lawrence Rainey has been named interim principal of Dr. Katie Harper Wright Elementary School for the new school year, East St. Louis School District 189 has announced. Dr. Rainey brings extensive experience to his new role, having served as an assistant principal within the district and previously as a special education teacher at Dr. Wright Elementary. He also has experience as a principal outside the district. Known for his warm and approachable leadership style, Dr. Rainey is recognized for building strong relationships with students, staff, and families. The district highlighted his ability to foster a positive school culture and support student success, describing him as a trusted presence in the schools. As interim principal, the East St. Louis School District 189 said Dr. Rainey will continue to lead with "a focus on compassion, dedication, and academic excellence." East St. Louis School District 189 encouraged the community to welcome Dr.

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Bonnie Raitt is showing her support for comedian Stephen Colbert, whose late night talk show, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, was canceled by CBS.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer shared video on…

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WASHINGTON — A nonprofit government watchdog sued the Trump administration Friday for failing to respond to public records requests for communications between the White House, Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation about Florida sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, including any review of President Donald Trump’s past relationship with the financier. The lawsuit came as […]

How Mission: St. Louis' Beyond Jobs program is equipping jobseekers with the necessary skills and assistance to succeed.

We’ve talked plenty about how Elon Musk’s “Department of Government Efficiency” (DOGE) was always more about performative cruelty than actual efficiency. But a new Senate report reveals just how spectacularly DOGE failed at its supposed core mission while causing immeasurable human suffering in the process. The entire concept blew up more spectacularly than one of […]

Steven Brown, 73, was found dead just after 4:30 p.m. Thursday at a home in the 4400 block of Sexauer Avenue.

SPRINGFIELD – Fairgoers who stop by the Governor’s Tent during the 2025 Illinois State Fair can pick up a free pocket-size copy of the Declaration of Independence and learn how their community can join in the statewide celebration of America’s 250th anniversary next year. “The 250th anniversary is not just a celebration of our nation’s past. It's an opportunity to examine how we ended up where we are today and an invitation to consider the future we want to build,” said Gabrielle Lyon, chair of the Illinois America 250 Commission and executive director of Illinois Humanities. “We invite fairgoers to visit our booth in the Governor’s Tent to find out how they can be part of this historic milestone for our nation.” The Illinois America 250 Commission is encouraging communities, libraries, schools, historical societies, cultural institutions, and individuals of all ages to be part of efforts to develop an inclusive commemoration o

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SPRINGFIELD – Fairgoers who stop by the Governor’s Tent during the 2025 Illinois State Fair can pick up a free pocket-size copy of the Declaration of Independence and learn how their community can join in the statewide celebration of America’s 250th anniversary next year. “The 250th anniversary is not just a celebration of our nation’s past. It's an opportunity to examine how we ended up where we are today and an invitation to consider the future we want to build,” said Gabrielle Lyon, chair of the Illinois America 250 Commission and executive director of Illinois Humanities. “We invite fairgoers to visit our booth in the Governor’s Tent to find out how they can be part of this historic milestone for our nation.” The Illinois America 250 Commission is encouraging communities, libraries, schools, historical societies, cultural institutions, and individuals of all ages to be part of efforts to develop an inclusive commemoration o

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SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Acting Director James Jennings is announcing the Agency’s participation in the 2025 Illinois State Fair, with an educational exhibit themed “Together for Healthier Air!” The exhibit, located in Conservation World, will offer interactive games and educational information for young visitors, and adults will also find guidance on ozone, particle pollution, clean energy, air pollution action days, the Air Quality Index, wildfire smoke, and the Illinois EPA’s curriculum on energy. The exhibit will demonstrate how everyone can contribute to healthier air and learn why it is so important. “Each year, we have the opportunity to connect with Illinois residents of all ages by highlighting one of the many topics important to our environment, and this year we will focus on air quality,” said Acting Director Jennings. “We strive to provide educational information to children through games an

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SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Acting Director James Jennings is announcing the Agency’s participation in the 2025 Illinois State Fair, with an educational exhibit themed “Together for Healthier Air!” The exhibit, located in Conservation World, will offer interactive games and educational information for young visitors, and adults will also find guidance on ozone, particle pollution, clean energy, air pollution action days, the Air Quality Index, wildfire smoke, and the Illinois EPA’s curriculum on energy. The exhibit will demonstrate how everyone can contribute to healthier air and learn why it is so important. “Each year, we have the opportunity to connect with Illinois residents of all ages by highlighting one of the many topics important to our environment, and this year we will focus on air quality,” said Acting Director Jennings. “We strive to provide educational information to children through games an

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“You’re asking us to take from the courts,” a top sheriff's aide told aldermen. “It’s not going to happen.”