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Art on the Square

Friday night was crowded for the 1st night of the 12th annual Art on the Square.

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Marathon game for Joplin tornado victims

Two men's baseball teams -- Joplin and St. Louis -- are holding a 62 hour-long marathon game at GCS Stadium in Sauget in an attempt to get into the Guinness World Book of Records, and also as a fundraiser to help the tornado victims of Joplin, Missouri. The game began at 5 a.m. on Friday, under ...

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Editorial Cartoons

See the latest editorial cartoons by Glenn McCoy.

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Southwestern Illinois Class of 2013

The graduation ceremony for the class of 2013 at Southwestern Illinois College.

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Cards vs Mets

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AOTS: Artist in Residence

Israeli artist Yoram Gal visited with students Thursday as part of the Art on the Square artist in residence program.

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Standoff in Swansea

Police were in a standoff in Swansea with a man accused of beating his ex-girlfriend early Thursday in Belleville.

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Edwardsville vs Belleville East softball

Edwardsville beat Belleville East in extra innings Wednesday night in Belleville.

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Air Force band

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Catholic schools picnic

Hundreds of school students from area Catholic schools attended the annual Catholic Schools Picnic on Wednesday which is held annually at Althoff Catholic H.S., and featuresfood, rides and games for area Catholic schools and students.