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Letter To The Editor, I am writing as a deeply disappointed citizen and small business owner who has invested time, money, and heart into this city, only to watch Alton continue to decline. With all due respect, closing downtown businesses is not a solution. Of course, if nothing remains open downtown, there will be no crime, but there will also be no community, no opportunity, and no reason for people to invest in Alton’s future. That is not progress; it is surrender. Is that the goal?

Along the banks of the Meramec river sits a historic property with stories that stretch back generations spanning from fur trappers to mobsters. Known as The Lodge, this riverside property is now on the market.

Support us on Patreon » Three years ago, Mike Brock joined us on the podcast to discuss a decentralized web project, and more recently we’ve published several cross-posts from his Substack about the horrifying goings-on in American politics and media. Today, Mike joins the podcast once again for a far-ranging conversation about the state of democracy […]

WASHINGTON – In a speech on the Senate floor today, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, outlined why he voted to proceed with the Continuing Resolution (CR), which will fund the federal government through January 30, 2026, and the “minibus” package of spending bills for: Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies; Legislative Branch; and Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies. Th

BELLEVILLE — As families face financial hardships with paused benefits and delayed paychecks, the Belleville Area Humane Society is witnessing a surge in pet owners struggling to provide for their animals, prompting increased calls to the shelter from those reluctant to give up their companions. The shelter's Feed the Love program was established to address this growing need by supplying pet food at a significantly reduced cost. Through a partnership with GPG and the GOOD Program, the shelter

The Boys & Girls Club of Greater St. Louis hosts 31st annual Great Futures Gala.

by Tom Finan, Executive Director, Construction Forum The recently released Urban Land Institute/PwC Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2026 report singles out demographics as one of five pivotal forces reshaping real-estate investment, development and operations across the U.S. & Canada. At the same time, local demographer Ness Sándoval has documented sharp—and worsening—population decline in the […]

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A sheriff's deputy from the Kansas City area will be pitted against a Belleville police officer in one of the 12 fights planned for this year's event Nov. 26 at the Enterprise Center.

Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe could soon introduce a plan to phase out the state's annual income tax. The proposal would require voter approval and could take effect for the 2026 tax year.

The Folk Americana Roots Hall of Fame in Boston has announced its 2025 inductees, including Neil Young and Jackson Browne.Young and Browne are recognized in the living artist category, along with Judy Collins, folk…

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Uber has launched its Women Preferences feature in St. Louis, allowing women riders and teens to choose to be matched with women drivers on trips to help them feel more comfortable. 

A former Hazelwood school district administrator who became the superintendent in Sioux City, Iowa, was placed on paid administrative leave this week.

There is a good way to enjoy local attractions, give back to our community and get a holiday gift at the Missouri Botanical Garden.

O’FALLON, Ill. – HSHS Medical Group is pleased to welcome Dr. Michael Ansstas to HSHS Medical Group Multispecialty Care at 3 St. Elizabeth Blvd., Suite 5000 in O’Fallon. Dr. Ansstas is a board-certified gastroenterologist with advanced training interventional gastroenterology. He specializes in diagnosing and treating a wide range of digestive conditions, including disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, liver and pancreas. Dr. Ansstas is known for his patient-centered

ALTON - Riverbend residents can once again participate in the Wreaths Across America initiative in Alton. At 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, community members will gather at Alton National Cemetery to lay wreaths on the graves of veterans. Margaret Hopkins, who oversees the local Wreaths Across America program, explained that the community can come out to the ceremony and contribute or volunteer to keep the program going. “We’re very excited about everything going on

Toni Cornell has shared a reflection on her Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony performance, during which she played Soundgarden's "Fell on Black Days" alongside Heart's Nancy Wilson…

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