On Oct. 6, the Supreme Court refused to make an official ruling on five state’s appeals to deny gay and lesbian couples the right to marriage.

On Oct. 23, the Jacoby Arts Center in Alton hosted “A Night Out,” featuring multiple musical artists, refreshments, fine art, and even a Halloween costume contest.

“I visited your home this morning after you’d left. I tried to play husband. I tried to taste the life of a simple man. It didn’t work out, so I took a souvenir … her pretty head” — John Doe from ‘Se7en’ (1995), New Line (played by Kevin Spacey).