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Will St. Louis have a white Christmas in 2025?

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ST. LOUIS -- A fast-moving weather system will slide through the region Saturday, bringing light snow mainly to northeastern Missouri and west-central Illinois. The bulk of the accumulating snow is expected to stay well northeast of the St. Louis metro area. Still, the city could catch the edge of the system later Saturday, with a [...]

Tyonna Woodhouse's Role Vital in East St Louis Student Success

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EAST ST. LOUIS - Tyonna Woodhouse, a Homeless, Attendance and Truancy Officer at James Avant Elementary in East St. Louis School District 189, has been nominated by the Illinois State Board of Education as one of two Illinois nominees for the national 2026 Recognizing Inspiring School Employees (RISE) Award. The nomination, announced recently, highlights Woodhouse’s leadership in addressing chronic absenteeism and boosting student engagement at James Avant Elementary. The RISE Awards,

City of Alton Releases RFP for Rock Spring Golf Course Management

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ALTON — The City of Alton has officially released a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking a qualified firm or individual to manage Rock Spring Golf Course . The City aims to improve operations, elevate customer experience, and strengthen the long-term sustainability of the course. “We’re excited to take this next step in revitalizing Rock Spring,” said Parks & Recreation Director Lyndsey Younger. “We’re looking for a management partner who can bring new energ

K Miller Foundation Plans Free Holiday Toy Giveaway in Alton

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ALTON - The K Miller Foundation will host its sixth annual toy giveaway to celebrate the holidays. From 12–3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2025, at the Mineral Springs Banquet Center in Alton, you can pick out toys for your children and enjoy several activities and treats. There are no income requirements, though K Miller Foundation founder Kidada Miller asks people to register so they can ensure they have enough toys. Thirty turkeys will also be available to those who reserve them. &ldqu

Fairview Heights Police Crack Down on Serial Retail Theft

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FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS — Two women have been charged in connection with a series of retail thefts targeting local businesses in Fairview Heights over the past two months, authorities said this week. The Fairview Heights Police Department, following coordinated investigations, identified Shamyia M. Seay, 30, and Jamya C. Newbern, 25, as suspects in multiple incidents involving theft of fragrances and other items from area retailers. On December 8, 2025, the St. Clair County State’s Attorney’s

Governor Pritzker Signs Bill Expanding End-Of-Life Options For Terminally Ill Patients

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CHICAGO – Today, Governor Pritzker signed the Medical Aid in Dying bill (SB 1950), a law that will provide qualified terminally ill patients with the option to seek medication to peacefully end their lives on their own terms in consultation with physicians. To ensure the highest safeguards for patients, the law is effective in September of 2026, which affords participating health care providers and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) significant lead time to implement stringent