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.

Peachy Paws owner Amber Pogue joins Our Daily Show with Goose, her standard poodle, to talk about the Godfrey business’s grooming, daycare and training services and its recent move to a larger location on West Delmar. Pogue describes the shop’s smaller daycare groups, one-on-one grooming and creative, dog-safe coat coloring.

Pogue also discusses Peachy Paws’ free Bark or Treat event, planned for Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the business. The dog-friendly gathering is to include treats, local vendors, a photo booth and raffles, including prizes such as a daycare day or bath. The interview also covers the shop’s holiday spa days and Pogue’s team.

Jeff Carver and his mother, Betty Healy, discuss how a barbecue sauce recipe developed over more than 30 years in their family is now being bottled. Carver says his mother perfected the sauce’s profile, first making it at home and later preparing it for the restaurant. The first bottled batch marks a new step for the family-run business.

Carver also talks about starting Carver’s Barbecue in Godfrey after cooking at the Alton Expo and catering local events. He discusses the restaurant’s growth, longtime staff and plans to offer the sauce through the business website and to restaurants. The interview also covers the restaurant’s location and catering, and Carver shares that he set aside bottles for visitors who mention seeing the show, while supplies last.

Nick Campbell of Cannaisseur Dispensary talks about the shop’s medical license, how it assists medical patients and people seeking certification, and what first-time visitors can expect. He describes the dispensary’s emphasis on answering questions and educating the public about cannabis, with no on-site consumption or pressure to buy. The shop is at 40 East Ferguson Avenue in downtown Wood River.

The conversation also covers women-owned cannabis businesses, a breast cancer fundraiser, downtown trick-or-treat plans and upcoming holiday promotions. This segment is from Our Daily Show discussion of Wood River businesses and community activities.

Wood River Business Alliance representative Kristen Burns talks with Mandie Clark about True North Boutique and Med Spa, a new downtown business combining size-inclusive clothing with nursing and esthetic services. Clark discusses the boutique’s focus on comfortable, stylish options, her planned services as a nurse injector, and opportunities for additional beauty and wellness professionals to rent rooms.

The conversation also previews the business’s grand opening and the She Means Business event, which will feature women-owned businesses, makers and bakers, a downtown business crawl and a donation drive for the Child Advocacy Center. The opening is described as planned for Saturday, with a ribbon cutting at 11 a.m.; the transcript does not specify the date.

Tim Harmon and Mary Hall of Marquette Catholic High School discuss the Mega Raffle, a fundraiser supporting student needs, school facilities and everyday operations. They explain ticket prices, early-bird prizes, the tuition drawing for current families and the remaining cash-prize drawings, including the $50,000 grand prize. The conversation also covers how ticket buyers can credit a student or family with their purchase.

The guests outline Marquette’s homecoming activities in downtown Alton, including the block party with live music from the Yacht Rockers and pizza from OB Slices. They also discuss eighth-grade visit opportunities, an information night at Cugino’s in Florissant and the school’s 33rd annual John Rogers Explore Classic golf tournament. The schedule and event details are those stated in the interview.