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METRO EAST ST. LOUIS – Governor JB Pritzker has signed Illinois House Bill 1910, a measure amending the Illinois Local Library Act to help combat the state’s opioid epidemic. Beginning January 1, 2026, all public libraries will be required to keep an opioid antagonist — such as naloxone (NARCAN®) — available at all times. The law also requires that libraries take reasonable steps to have at least one trained person present during operating hours who can recognize an opioid overdose and administer the medication. Under the Illinois Good Samaritan Act , library personnel who administer naloxone in good faith are protected from liability, helping ensure they can respond without hesitation during an emergency. To help libraries meet these requirements, Chestnut Health Systems™ offers free naloxone (NARCAN®) resources and training where attendees will: Learn about the opioid epidemic Learn when and why to administer naloxone Learn how to administer

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EAST ST. LOUIS – Weeks into the start of the new year, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Charter High School’s (CHS) New Director Kimberly Allen shares her vision, along with goals for students, faculty and the school. SIUE alumna Allen, who worked at the CHS for four years as a faculty associate for special education, has returned to the school with a wealth of knowledge. Allen earned a bachelor’s in special education in 2008 and a Master of Educational Administration in 2012, both from SIUE. The new administrator answered questions about her new role. What is your education expertise background? My expertise lies in both special education and educational administration, which has equipped me with a deep understanding of how to support diverse learners, while also leading school-wide initiatives that promote equity, achievement and organizational effectiveness. With experience and an educational background in both the public schoo

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St. Louis police are looking for four people who stole a large amount of mail from the United States Post Office building in Downtown West.

ALTON - The Alton and Greater Godfrey Democrats will host their 45th annual banquet. On Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, community members are invited to the Alton VFW for the event. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the banquet starts at 6 p.m. Attendees can enjoy food, a 50/50 raffle, a wine pull raffle, and networking. “It’s about awakening and reconnecting the Democratic Party, bridging the gap between the old and the young, empowering each other, collaborating, mentorship, community service, and just getting back to the roots of why the Dems are here for the people,” explained Carolyn Caruthers. Tickets to the banquet cost $55 and you can purchase tickets online . Caruthers noted that the banquet’s theme is “Awakening and Reconnecting the Democratic Party.” Caruthers said they hope to attract younger people who want to be involved in local politics. She said the region’s voting count has been lower in recent years, and the banquet’s

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Count Usher among those who want to see Metallica shred Super Bowl halftime.The R&B star, who headlined the big game's halftime show in 2024, named the metal legends as his…

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CARLINVILLE - Community members are invited to a candlelight vigil in honor of Charlie Kirk. On Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, the Macoupin County Courthouse will serve as the meeting spot for a prayer vigil. The prayer starts at 7 p.m., but organizer Rawley Eldridge encourages people to come as early as 5:30 p.m. for conversations. “What I would like it to look like, and what it should look like, is just everybody gathering together and showing remorse for the family that lost their father and their husband,” Eldridge said. “We can all pray together, share stories on why we believe he made an impact and how he reached us in different ways.” Bibles, candles and rosaries will be available while supplies last. Eldridge also hopes to order t-shirts; you can message him through the official Facebook event page for more information or to place your order. He shared that Kirk’s work had “a pretty big impact” on his own life. He resonated

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Voters have approved 25 of 27 previous attempts to reject proposed new laws by the Missouri General Assembly

The Missouri GOP senator and the Massachusetts Democrat team up to take firefighting equipment manufacturers to task.

A man died Monday morning after being found near train tracks overnight.

Well, they finally did it. A federal agency finally shattered the precarious base that upholds the edifice of prosecutions for child sex abuse material (CSAM) in America. That agency is the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), which just entered into a deeply problematic settlement with a major online content platform for “doing little to block” CSAM […]

Today on TAP: And so is Trump’s maneuver to take over the central bank. Even if he were to succeed, there is no good monetary cure for Trump’s economic carnage.

Sharon Osbourne has shared an Instagram post thanking fans for their support following the death of her husband, Ozzy Osbourne."I'm still having trouble finding the words to express how grateful…

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A mother and daughter are requesting the settlement over claims that the child was sexually abused by former teacher Christopher Daniels.

Bruce Dickinson may be from England, but that doesn't mean he can't rock "The Star-Spangled Banner."The Iron Maiden frontman belted the U.S. national anthem ahead of Sunday's football game between the Pittsburgh Steelers…

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A parts availability issue has led to temporary layoffs planned at the GM Wentzville plant.

District 4 Detectives need assistance locating a vehicle and suspects wanted for a Downtown West mail theft on September 11, 2025.

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ALTON - A man was seriously injured late Sunday night, Sept. 14, 2025, after being trapped beneath his vehicle following a rollover crash in the 800 block of Oakwood in Alton. Firefighters responded quickly to the scene at 11:30 p.m. on Sunday after receiving a call reporting the rollover crash with the vehicle on top of the victim. Firefighters said upon arrival, they found the man lying beside the overturned vehicle. According to officials, a group of bystanders who heard the crash came to the man’s aid and lifted the vehicle to free him before first responders arrived. The injured man was transported to an area hospital with serious injuries. Authorities are currently investigating the crash.

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