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A decades-old statue was stolen from an Alton church and later scrapped in St. Louis, meaning the historic religious artwork was likely destroyed for its scrap-metal value rather than recovered intact. Local reports highlight the theft from the congregation and the loss of a piece of the church's heritage, with attention focused on how the statue ended up at a scrapyard.
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A restaurant in Alton is offering free steaks to members of the public works union who are on strike. The gesture supports workers during their labor dispute and has drawn local attention. Details about the length of the strike or negotiations were not provided, but the show of solidarity highlights community backing for the striking employees.