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Bristow participates in Principal for a Day at Alton Middle School

Alton legislator observes classes, meets students.

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QuikTrip offers free cones for children on Halloween

Trick-or-treaters 12 and younger must be dressed in costume.

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SIUE’s Sharon Locke brings STEM education to Indonesia

Faculty member gives presentations at three institutions.

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POWERLIFTING: Still got the power

Alton's Isabel Figueroa turns in strong showing at USA Powerlifting Raw Nationals.

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COLLEGE SOCCER: Cougars shut out Colonels

SIUE to wrap up regular season Sunday against Morehead State.

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Alton School District taking nominations to honor standout citizens

Wall of Fame, Distinguished Alumni Award will recognize contributions and leadership.

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Attorney general secures federal money for Illinois law enforcement

Lawsuit alleged U.S. attorney general unlawfully placed immigration-related conditions on funding.

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Trump’s approach to treaties is creating a new world disorder

Domestic issues will lose out in the new arms race.

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Second Illinois resident dies after vaping-related lung injury

Health officials urge public to avoid e-cigarettes while investigation continues.

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Bethalto police investigate possible home invasion

Resident reports one teenager entered home; another was armed with gun.

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Lillian “Irene” Wadeking

Lillian “Irene” Wadeking, 76, of Hartford, passed away at 11:15 a.m. Thursday, October 24, 2019, at her home.

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Patsy J. Howton

Patsy J. Howton, 82, of Granite City, passed October 24, 2019, at her home.

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Mary Ann L. Rodriguez

Mary Ann L. Rodriguez, 70, of Alton, died at 2:05 a.m. Thursday, October 24, 2019, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis.

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BOYS SOCCER: Capital thriller

Marquette tops Riverton/Tri-City in Class 1A sectional title match.

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An Eye on Sports: October 25, 2019

A photographic recap of the week in prep athletics.

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Oilers hope to grow under Flowers

EA-WR alum stoked to guide boys hoops program.

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CROSS COUNTRY: Sectional bound

Six teams, six individuals from the area qualify out of regionals.

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FOOTBALL: It’s playoff time

CM plays at home, while Marquette, Roxana hit the road.

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Halloween’s violent past

A century ago, revelry sometimes took a sinister turn.

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AdVantage Riverbend Athletes of the Week: October 25, 2019

This week's honorees are Civic Memorial juniors Hannah Butkovich and Kennedy Loewen and Roxana senior David Pluester.

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CDC: Millions at risk for work-related hearing damage

Illinois OSHA offers ways to mitigate noise on job sites.

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Madison County awarded $3.7 million in housing funds

Funding allocated for block grants, HOME program.

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Study ranks sports for concussion risk

Football, girls soccer and hockey in Pediatrics’ top three.

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Runners to the rescue

Hope Animal Rescues helps find homes for animals at fundraiser.

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Pharmaceutical companies settle state lawsuit for $242 million

Attorney general alleged companies manipulated pricing system.

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Metro East Humane Society and Highland Animal Shelter join efforts

Organizations merge to continue no-kill shelter mission.

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It’s not a "community" festival without "u"

Disney characters to visit with diners at Nov. 10 fundraiser for Downtown Community Christmas Festival.

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SIUE Graduate School open house draws nearly 300 applicants

Professor talk to prospective students about university’s programs.

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RiverBend Growth Association youth group selects nonprofits to assist

High school students will volunteer with Beverly Farm Foundation, Centerstone, The Power of the Giraffe, Riverbend Family Ministries, and SNIP Alliance.

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WEEK 8: Knights of Columbus Quarterback Club Players of the Week

Each week during the 2019 prep football season the Alton Knights of Columbus Quarterback Club will release its Players of the Week awards. Following are the Week 8 winners for '19.

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