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Belle-Clair Fairgrounds was once the site of a Civil War Union Army camp
Editor's note: This story was originally published by the Belleville News-Democrat. The grounds which serve as the site of the Belle-Clair Fairgrounds was used very much as it is today 170 years ago, as a place for agricultural fairs and other events. But just after the start of the Civil...
Missouri's senior tax credit is now easier to access for St. Louis County residents
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — St. Louis County Council passed legislation this Tuesday removing barriers to the state's Senior Tax Credit program. That program gives seniors and disabled individuals a credit for a portion of the real estate taxes or rent they paid for the year. The credit is for up to $750 for renters and up to $1,100 for owners who owned and occupied their home.
Keystone Construction to Build Huge Sports Complex in Chesterfield, Mo.
CHESTERFIELD, Mo. Keystone Construction Company, in tandem with architect Gray Design Group and civil engineer Stock & Associates, have been selected to build a $60 million sports complex just west of St. Louis, Mo. that is said to be one of the biggest in the Midwest. Construction will begin in October.
Patriotic Twins Honored For Good Deed
Victor and Eldon Prins of the Keyesport area are six-year-old brothers who share a hobby with their father, Aaron, of collecting military medals. That interest recently led to the Prins making a military family very happy. In February, the boys and their father won an online auction for a box...
Questions swirl around Alton sinkhole
Local politicians have sprung into action after an Alton soccer field in Gordon F. Moore Community Park was swallowed by a massive sinkhole. While the sinkhole opened up over two weeks ago, a recent press conference with the mayor of Alton, accompanied by various members of other affiliated organizations, such as New Frontier Materials and Mine Safety and Health Administration, gathered to address questions.
Gillespie Woman Seeks Funds For Final Tennessee Mountain Trip
GILLESPIE - Anna Reiniesch, a 39-year-old woman from Gillespie, has launched a GoFundMe campaign to fulfill her final wish of visiting the Tennessee mountains. Reiniesch, who is on hospice care due to liver failure and Stage 5 kidney failure, hopes to make the trip at the end of August. "I...
Community Invited to "Encounter the Presence of God" at Final Ablaze Services
JERSEYVILLE/GRAFTON/EDWARDSVILLE/GRANITE CITY/ALTON – Living in the Light Ministries invites you to “encounter the presence of God” at Ablaze. Dr. Kristi Lemley, who founded Living in the Light Ministries, explained that Ablaze is a service where people from across the community come together to worship, hear testimonies and pray. The ministry will wrap up their tour of the Riverbend region in the next week, with plans to hold Ablaze services in Jerseyville, Grafton, Edwardsville, Granite City and Alton. Lemley explained that the services allow them to spread the word of God and share peace and hope with people who need it.
Scott AFB Hosts Immersive Deployment Experience For Kids
BELLEVILLE - This past weekend, children of #TeamScott members took part in the Military & Family Readiness Center's (M&FRC) "Kids Understanding Deployment Operations" (K.U.D.O.S) event, an initiative designed to give them a firsthand experience of a service member's deployment. The event, held at Scott Air Force Base in Belleville, began...
More Main Street repairs planned in Alton
The Alton Public Works Department wrapped up a repair project on Main Street earlier this year that involved milling and paving from Broadway to Hillcrest. The Alton City Council Committee of the Whole is paving the way for another project there that will restore the road from Hillcrest to College Avenue.
Illinois Weather: Scattered Showers and Thunderstorms Today
Chicago, IL – Residents of Illinois should prepare for scattered showers and thunderstorms today as a southward sagging cold front moves through the region. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Chicago issued a forecast at 5:45 AM CDT, predicting that these weather conditions will persist through the day and end early this evening.
Don’t Go in the Water – 38 Illinois Places Have Swimming Warnings
Summertime is all about getting outside and enjoying the nice weather and swimming is a vital part of that. However, there are now 38 places in Illinois that now have urgent swimming warnings about staying out of the water. As a general rule, I check the Illinois Beach Guard System...
2 Best Theaters in Illinois to See the Thrilling New Movie ‘Twisters’
We've been hearing from listeners who went to see the latest Twisters movie this past weekend, and all reviews say it's a must-see. Best Theaters in Illinois for Exciting Action Movies. A recent 'Question of the Day' asked what's one movie that everyone should see at least once and we...
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