On Our Daily Show, Alton Fourth Ward Alderwoman Rosetta “Rosie” Brown discusses her candidacy for Illinois State Representative in District 111 and the issues she hears while campaigning across the district, including affordability, property taxes, health care, education, jobs and youth opportunities.

Brown describes her experience in local government, on the school board and as a foster parent, and outlines priorities such as workforce development, apprenticeships, support for unions, community safety and economic growth. The interview includes a discussion of early voting and Election Day.

On Our Daily Show, host Sydney Sinks talks with Tina Bennett and Wesley Strowmatt of Mustache March for PD about the group’s Fill the Pantry food drive, held in honor of Officer Blake Snyder. The drive is scheduled for November 7, from 9 a.m. to noon, at Alton Physical Therapy in Alton. Donations of nonperishable food and personal-care items will support five local pantries and community programs, including blessing bags distributed by officers. Organizers also describe drop-off help and cash donations as options for people who want to contribute.

Bennett and Strowmatt discuss the organization’s year-round work with 15 local police departments, including grants for equipment and other needs, and fundraising to help officers attend Police Week in Washington, D.C. They also describe community participation from places including Roxana, Jerseyville, Grafton and Carlinville. The interview presents these efforts as ongoing community support, not as a decision or announcement by a government body.

On Our Daily Show, host Sydney Sinks talks with Riverbend Rescue’s Adam Marburger about Keys for Kids, the nonprofit’s holiday gift program for children and families in need across the Riverbend. Marburger explains how the organization works with school staff in the Wood River, Roxana, Bethalto and Alton districts to identify families and fulfill children’s requests, from gifts to essentials.

The conversation covers the third annual Keys for Kids dueling-pianos fundraiser, scheduled for November 14, 2026, from 6 to 10 p.m. at Rustic Roots in Wood River. Marburger discusses the event’s dinner, raffle and sponsorship opportunities, and ways individuals and businesses can support Riverbend Rescue. He says the organization hopes to assist 100 families this year; the fundraiser is intended to support local children and families.