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Granite City Resident, Others, Witnesses Stunning Northern Lights Display

1 month 1 week ago
GRANITE CITY - Granite City resident Sheena Williamson described witnessing the Northern Lights from her home near Southwestern Illinois College (SWIC) on Tuesday night as one of the “most beautiful experiences” of her life. Williamson, who lives on Morrison Road in Granite City, said she had been waiting her entire life to see the phenomenon. “I drove around Granite City looking for places to take a photo. I saw it when I got back here,” she said. “I didn’t

Granite City Resident, Others, Witnesses Stunning Northern Lights Display

1 month 1 week ago
GRANITE CITY - Granite City resident Sheena Williamson described witnessing the Northern Lights from her home near Southwestern Illinois College (SWIC) on Tuesday night as one of the “most beautiful experiences” of her life. Williamson, who lives on Morrison Road in Granite City, said she had been waiting her entire life to see the phenomenon. “I drove around Granite City looking for places to take a photo. I saw it when I got back here,” she said. “I didn’t

Wood River Veterans Day Ceremony Brings Community Together

1 month 1 week ago
WOOD RIVER - Community members gathered at East Alton-Wood River High School for a special Veterans Day ceremony. On Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, local veterans were honored for their service. Featured speaker Thomas Haine, Madison County State’s Attorney and a U.S. Army veteran, shared a tribute to the veterans who have served. Mayor Tom Stalcup also expressed his appreciation for the community’s turnout and the veterans who live in Wood River and beyond. “We dedicate this

Wood River Veterans Day Ceremony Brings Community Together

1 month 1 week ago
WOOD RIVER - Community members gathered at East Alton-Wood River High School for a special Veterans Day ceremony. On Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, local veterans were honored for their service. Featured speaker Thomas Haine, Madison County State’s Attorney and a U.S. Army veteran, shared a tribute to the veterans who have served. Mayor Tom Stalcup also expressed his appreciation for the community’s turnout and the veterans who live in Wood River and beyond. “We dedicate this

Aurora Borealis Graces St. Louis/Metro East Illinois Region Skies

1 month 1 week ago
ALTON - The NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center has issued a severe Geomagnetic Storm Watch through Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, indicating heightened geomagnetic activity that may make the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) visible across parts of the United States, including the St. Louis region. The Northern Lights Phenomenon occurs when charged particles from the sun collide with molecules in Earth’s atmosphere, producing light displays typically seen closer to the poles. An Earth-directed

Aurora Borealis Graces St. Louis/Metro East Illinois Region Skies

1 month 1 week ago
ALTON - The NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center has issued a severe Geomagnetic Storm Watch through Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, indicating heightened geomagnetic activity that may make the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) visible across parts of the United States, including the St. Louis region. The Northern Lights Phenomenon occurs when charged particles from the sun collide with molecules in Earth’s atmosphere, producing light displays typically seen closer to the poles. An Earth-directed

Black homicide victims’ families most likely to be denied compensation

1 month 1 week ago
Families of Black homicide victims in the United States are more likely than any other group to seek financial assistance through state victim compensation programs — and they are the most likely to be denied, according to a new study published in the peer-reviewed journal Race and Justice. Researchers analyzed nearly 60,000 homicide-related compensation claims […]
Amanda Watford

How to Create a Holiday Budget and Stick to It

1 month 1 week ago
Did you know that the average American overspends by nearly 20% during the holiday season, often plunging into debt that takes months to repay? This startling statistic highlights a common struggle: the challenge of managing holiday expenses without sacrificing financial stability. Crafting a realistic holiday budget—and adhering to it—can transform your festive experience from stressful overspending to mindful celebration. Understanding the Importance of a Holiday Budget Many peopl

How to Create a Holiday Budget and Stick to It

1 month 1 week ago
Did you know that the average American overspends by nearly 20% during the holiday season, often plunging into debt that takes months to repay? This startling statistic highlights a common struggle: the challenge of managing holiday expenses without sacrificing financial stability. Crafting a realistic holiday budget—and adhering to it—can transform your festive experience from stressful overspending to mindful celebration. Understanding the Importance of a Holiday Budget Many peopl

Business With a Backbone

1 month 1 week ago
Patagonia’s new report highlights how the company acts as a connector, working with local communities and governments to build a global community to protect wild places.
Grist Creative

Epstein alleges Trump 'knew about the girls' in emails released by House Democrats

1 month 1 week ago
Emails released by Democrats show convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein telling associates in the 2010s that “of course” President Trump knew about his relationships with underage girls. The three emails, released Wednesday by Democrats on the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, show Epstein’s correspondence with his associate Ghislaine Maxwell, as well as columnist and [...]
Emily Brooks

This Day in History on November 12: Algerian War of Independence Starts

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November 12 has been a date marked by numerous significant events throughout history, spanning the realms of politics, science, culture, and global affairs. In the political arena, November 12, 1954, marks the beginning of the Algerian War of Independence. The National Liberation Front (FLN) launched a series of coordinated attacks against French colonial forces, igniting the struggle that would eventually lead to Algeria gaining independence in 1962. This conflict was one of the most significant