Author: Emily Johnson
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…