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Alton Middle School Admin Works Hard to Give Students Great Education

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Senator Harriss Welcomes More Than 50 Students For Hands-On Legislative Experience At Lewis And Clark Community College

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Lane And Ramp Closures On I-55/70 In Madison County Begin Oct. 19

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Attorney General Raoul Announces Prison Sentence For Macoupin County Man Who Possessed Child Sexual Abuse Material

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Group Protests Against Proposed Data Center In Jersey County

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Oct. 16 in Music History: Elvis’ Radio Breakthrough, Berry’s St. Louis Tribute

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This Day in History: October 16 — Nuremberg Executions, Ether Anesthesia and Olympic Protest

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Belleville Man Sentenced to 19 Years for Reproducing Child Sexual Abuse Material

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