Author: Emily Johnson

  • Special Edition Thursday Evening Quarterback: The Longest Week In Football History

    By Nathan Tucker nrtucker@lc.edu Those who aren’t glued to the sport of football’s every move may wonder why I am writing a recap of the football weekend on a Thursday. Well folks, the NFL weekend…

  • LC Pride Hosts Jaimie Hileman for Transgender Day of Remembrance

    By Alex Johnson amjohnson@lc.edu   In 1998, Rita Hester, a transgender woman, was murdered. Her killer was never found. The following year, transgender activist, Gwendolyn Ann Smith, held a vigil not only for Hester, but…

  • Alton Virtual Tree Lighting 2020

    Media Release Alton Main Street Contact: Sara McGibany, Executive Director 219 Piasa Street, Suite 2B – Alton, IL  62002 Phone: 618-463-1016 Email: Sara@AltonMainStreet.org Web: www.DowntownAlton.com Join Alton Main Street at a virtual event to kick…

  • Biden/Harris Win 2020 Presidential Election

    By Alex Johnson amjohnson@lc.edu   On Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, Joe Biden and Kamala Harris were announced as the winners of the 2020 U.S. Presidential/Vice Presidential election. Although, as of Sunday, Nov. 8, Georgia and…

  • A Few Battles Won While the War Is Still Raging

    By Alex Johnson amjohnson@lc.edu   At the time of writing this it is 6:36 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020.  The polls closed yesterday but we are still, as expected, left with a lot of…

  • The Supreme Court Takes a Conservative Lean: Barrett Sworn In

    By Alex Johnson amjohnson@lc.edu   “I want you to use my words against me. If there’s a Republican president in 2016 and a vacancy occurs in the last year of the first term, you can…

  • Alton Main Street Announces Façade Improvement Grant Program

    Alton Main Street 111 E. 4th Street – Suite 315 Alton, IL  62002 Phone: (618)-463-1016 info@altonmainstreet.org www.DowntownAlton.com (20 October 2020 – Alton, IL Press Release) Alton Main Street is excited to launch the second round…

  • Scary/Not-Scary: A Horror Guide for the Horrified

    By Alex Johnson amjohnson@lc.edu   Disclaimer: Horror movies often deal with sensitive issues in not-so-sensitive ways. If you are concerned about possibly triggering scenes in any of these films, I would suggest visiting www.DoesTheDogDie.com before watching,…

  • Eddie Van Halen Passes Away at 65

    By Alex Johnson amjohnson@lc.edu    Eddie Van Halen, guitarist and co-founder of the 70s rock band Van Halen, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020 at the age of 65.  In an Instagram post, Wolfgang…

  • Alton Farmers’ & Artisans’ Market Runs Through October 17, Grant Program is Available to Double the Buying Power of SNAP Benefit Recipients 

    Media Release Alton Main Street Contact: Sara McGibany, Executive Director 111 E. 4th Street – Suite 315 – Alton, IL  62002 Phone: 618-463-1016 Email: sara@AltonMainStreet.org Web: www.DowntownAlton.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ALTON FARMERS’ & ARTISANS’ MARKET…