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The Normandy Schools Collaborative broke ground on a charging station Thursday morning for 15 electric busses.

ALTON — Jack Beaber, a standout guard and linebacker for Marquette Catholic, has been instrumental in the Explorers’ strong 2025 football season, which has positioned the team as a contender in the Illinois High School Association state playoffs. Beaber’s athleticism has made him a leader on both offense and defense throughout the season. In addition to his football achievements, he excels in track and field, holding Marquette Catholic’s school records in the shot put (51 feet, 1 inch) and discus (167 feet, 11.75 inches), both set in 2025. He is recognized as an Auto Butler Male Athlete of the Month for the Explorers and is anticipated to remain among the state’s top shot put and discus competitors in the 2026 outdoor track and field season. Marquette Catholic head football coach Eric Dickerson praised Beaber’s work ethic and character. “He is an incredible athlete and fun to be around and a great kid,” Dickerson said. “These

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The music of the Grateful Dead is featured in an upcoming movie from pro skier and artist Chris Benchetler.Mountains of the Moon, which opens in select theaters Nov. 14, is described as…

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From St. Louis/Southern Illinois Labor Tribune: In a momentous and decisive victory, Laborers Local 110 Business Manager Jose R. Gomez was elected president and chairman of the Laborers International Union of North America (LiUNA) Latino Caucus securing the trust and support of all LiUNA regions in the United States and Canada. The election, held on […]

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BETHALTO - Max Weber of Civic Memorial High School made history on Oct. 25, 2025, by becoming the first athlete from the school to win three consecutive Illinois High School Association Class 2A Cross Country Regional titles. Weber secured the championship at the Taylorville IHSA Class 2A Regional with a time of 14 minutes, 29.6 seconds. Weber is a Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Male Athlete Of The Month for the Eagles. The senior athlete has demonstrated consistent excellence throughout the season. He claimed first place at the Mississippi Valley Conference Championship and the Madison County Championships, both with a time of 15:06.3. Weber also won the Peoria High School Invitational on Oct. 4, finishing in 14:37.5. Earlier in the season, on Sept. 6, he placed second at the Granite City Invite with a personal record of 14:28.9 amid strong competition. Weber's progression includes a 13th-place finish at the Class 2A State Meet in Peoria in 2024. Looking ahead, he aims to

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A long-delayed plan to breathe new life into the former Mavrakos Candy Co. factory at 4709 Delmar Blvd. is finally moving forward. Sara Stock, founder of Stock Legal and Legal Back Office, has acquired the 1926 building for $890,000, signaling the start of an $8 million mixed-use redevelopment that will combine her firms’ headquarters with […]

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Going forward, the only thing you’ll hear reported from the Pentagon will be delivered by subservient, right-wing stenographers. The War Department has its own Ministry of Truth, staffed by people whose organizations have seen their fortunes rise along with Trump’s. The bootlicking was always there. The only change is that it’s now officially state-sanctioned. The […]

A Missouri man has filed a lawsuit against rapper Drake, online streamer Adin Ross, and the parent company of gambling platform Stake, saying they promoted illegal online gambling to Missouri residents.

ALTON - The East End Improvement Association hosted the annual Halloween parade and grand masquerade dance on October 30, 1925, as they had done every year since 1916. The first Alton Halloween parade and dance in 1916 was held to celebrate the completion of the long-drawn-out East Broadway street-paving project, which went from Henry to Cherry Streets and was open for the first time on October 31, 1916. A new feature of the 1925 parade, however, was the children’s lantern parade. In early October, Playground and Recreation Commission superintendent John McWherter attended an East End Association Halloween celebration planning meeting to suggest adding a children’s lantern parade. The Playground and Recreation Commission furnished the cardboard, and McWherter made visits to local schools to display a sample lantern and explain the construction to fifth through eighth grade students. The idea was a success, and 1,000 children participated in the lantern parade. The lanterns

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They raised their right hands, served with courage, and came home to build the communities we love. This Veterans Day, help us say “thank you” by sharing the veteran in your life with the entire Riverbend region. RiverBender.com will once again be publishing reader-submitted tributes free-of-charge thanks to our community sponsors. How to submit Submitting a tribute is simple. You can fill out our Veteran Salute form at http://contribute.riverbender.com/page/veteran-salute, or email us at news@riverbender.com. What to include When you submit, please include the veteran’s full name; hometown or local connection; branch, rank, and years of service; and a brief story—highlighting their service, deployments, achievements, or the everyday moments that make them your hero. Add your name and contact information so we can follow up if needed. Attach a photo in JPEG or PNG format. Anyone can submit a tribute—family members, friends, coworkers, and neighbors.

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GLEN CARBON - Sarah Hyten recently won the IHSA Class 1A individual golf championship for Father McGivney Catholic, beating out Avery Arendale of Columbia by a shot, firing a two-over par 146 at Red Tail Run Golf Course in Decatur. On Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025, she signed a letter of intent to attend Florida Gulf Coast University in Fort Myers, Fla., to play golf for the Eagles in a ceremony held at the Griffins Den student lounge. Hyten is a Byron, Carlson, Petri & Kalb Female Athlete of the Month for the Griffins. The state championship was a great climax to her high school career in golf, and in a post-ceremony interview, Hyten was very happy with how things turned out, in both the state tournament and her decision to play for FGCU. "It's really, really an honor for me to be able to be the first state winner for the McGivney golf program," Hyten said. "I'm so proud of how far I've come, and all the help that's gotten me here has been really great." Her decision to attend FGCU

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SLMPD said the 21-year-old remains in custody, awaiting charges from the St. Louis Circuit Attorney's Office. No additional arrests have been made.

STAUNTON – Community members are rallying in support of a Staunton business owner allegedly detained by ICE after dropping off his children at school as state officials seek further information. “My office has received deeply troubling reports that a beloved member of the Staunton community, local business owner, father, and resident of over 20 years, was detained by ICE after dropping his children off at school,” Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski announced on Thursday . Budzinski added that she and Senator Dick Durbin are “working urgently to obtain information about his status and to ensure he is released and reunited with his family immediately.” “This administration’s reckless misuse of ICE has sown fear and chaos in our communities,” Budzinski stated. “Our immigrant community doesn't deserve this and we must demand better.” The man reportedly detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is Ismael Sandoval,

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Never one to shy away from making a political statement, Neil Young has posted a video on his Neil Young Archives website shining a light on our current political climate.The video,…

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Zoo officials showed off the newest residents at a media event Thursday. The animals arrived a few weeks ago, joining dozens of others already at the park.

The Illinois Department of Transportation will close Illinois 163 between Bond Avenue and Lakewood Place in St. Clair County for rehabilitation of a Norfolk Southern railroad crossing. The closure will begin Monday, weather permitting, and conclude by Friday.

From St. Louis/Southern Illinois Labor Tribune: Some 300 Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 562 journeymen and apprentices gathered at the union’s Earth City, Fulton and Hannibal locations Oct. 11 to volunteer their time and skills for the union’s annual Heat’s On event to make sure retirees’ heaters and homes were ready for winter. Local 562 has […]

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ALTON — Ja'Kayla Steen, a senior middle hitter for the Alton High girls volleyball team, has been recognized as the Auto Butler Female Athlete of the Month following a strong 2025 season in which the Redbirds recorded nine wins. Steen averaged 1.6 kills per set, totaled 125 kills, and contributed 25 blocks throughout the season. Beyond volleyball, she has also competed in Alton’s girls basketball and track and field programs, demonstrating her versatility as an athlete. As the Redbirds worked to rebuild their girls' volleyball program, Steen emerged as a key player, helping to guide the team in a positive direction. Reflecting on the season, she said, “I hope for the future, the girls continue to have a better season each year. I hope we improved as players and people during the season. I hope in the future that the girls continue to learn to work together more, which I think we improved a lot this year.” Steen emphasized teamwork as the most important aspect

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