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Air Supply, Better Than Ezra next two acts at Liberty Bank Alton Amphitheater summer concert series

St. Boniface choir puts on performance in Rome

Alton Fire Department receives SAFER personnel grant from Department of Homeland Security

Driver in Alton crash dies, 14-year-old is transported to Cincinnati to special burn unit

	Air Supply, Better Than Ezra next two acts at Liberty Bank Alton Amphitheater summer concert series 10 hours ago ALTON - The Liberty Bank Alton Amphitheater summer concert series has two highly successful acts appearing Sunday night and on Aug. 5.The Liberty Bank Alton Amphitheater will host Air Supply with opening act Jenni and Dave Duo, with doors open at 6 p.m. and the warmup show starting at 7 p.m.Tickets star... read more

	Snixfest 2017 features several bands throughout day and night 18 hours ago ALTON - Snixfest 2017 is underway at the Jacoby Arts Center.From 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. today several area bands and vendors will be gathering at Jacoby to help raise funds for The Sam Biggs Memorial Foundation.Cory Davenport, founder of Snixfest, said he's organized and watched the event evolve over the... read more

	St. Boniface choir puts on performance in Rome 20 hours ago EDWARDSVILLE - The St. Boniface Choir just returned from a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to sing in Rome at the Vatican as part of an international choral fest at the end of June."A little over a year ago I got and invitation from Music Celebrations International," Choral Director Jill Griffin said.... read more

	St. Andrew’s Summer Book Fair Aug. 4-5 20 hours ago EDWARDSVILLE - The summer edition of the St. Andrew’s Book Fair will be held on Friday and Saturday, Aug 4-5. The sale will be open on Friday 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. and on Saturday 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.The used book sale offers approximately 20,000 used books of all kinds including children’s,... read more

	Sen. Haine stands up for local homeowners July 21 at 3:35 PM SPRINGFIELD – State Sen. Bill Haine (D-Alton) filed legislation today to correct a flaw currently in state law that can exempt gun ranges from noise complaints. Haine filed the proposal after he was contacted by several homeowners in close proximity to a Godfrey-area gun range called Trigger Talent.The... read more

	Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Elite Properties announces agents and teams of the month July 21 at 3:10 PM EDWARDSVILLE - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Elite Properties announced today Edwardsville’s top listing, sales agent and sales teams of the month. Listing Agent and Sales Agent of the Month was Carolyn Koester, and Sales Team of the Month was the Butler Marcus Team. Top Listing honors go to... read more

	Alton Fire Department receives SAFER personnel grant from Department of Homeland Security July 21 at 3:08 PM ALTON - The Alton Fire Department is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) personnel grant in the amount of $863,602 from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) / Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the hiring of four firefighters.Acceptance... read more

	OSF Helathcare Saint Anthony's Health Center names new VP Chief Nursing Officer July 21 at 3:05 PM ALTON – Colleen Becker has joined OSF HealthCare as Vice President, Chief Nursing Officer, for OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony’s Health Center in Alton. Colleen began her new role on May 30, reporting to Sister M. Anselma, Chief Operating Officer.Colleen’s responsibilities include leading... read more

	Infrared thermometer shows 157-degree temp in car Friday, residents urged to be safe July 21 at 2:07 PM ST. LOUIS - Excessive heat warnings and advisories continue to grip the region as the weekend looms ahead.Infrared thermometer readings in Downtown Alton on Friday afternoon showed a 157-degree temperature in a sitting parked car and a 135-degree temperature on nearby pavement.Excessive heat warnings... read more

	Raging Rivers celebrates Christmas in July July 21 at 12:56 PM GRAFTON - ‘Tis the season of snow cones, sunscreen, relaxing days in the summer sun and Christmas… in July. On Tuesday, July 25 Raging Rivers Waterpark will host a Christmas in July party complete with a toy drive benefiting Toys for Tots, a special guest appearance, festive music and more.... read more

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