EDWARDSVILLE — David A. Murray of Bethalto has been sentenced to four years in prison after...
EAST ST. LOUIS — The Illinois State Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting...
ST. LOUIS COUNTY - St. Louis County Police are investigating a homicide that occurred early Monday...
EAST ST. LOUIS — The Finance Team at East St. Louis School District 189 received...
WEST ALTON - Sallie Mottley and her children are seeking community support following...
JERSEYVILLE – A recent alleged domestic violence incident has resulted in a new felony charge...
GODFREY - Godfrey officials announced that Pierce Lane will be temporarily closed to through traffic...
WOOD RIVER — The Wood River Fire Department responded Monday, Jan. 5, 2026, to the 800 bloc...
It’s a new year, and that means I’m a new person! Or so I like to pretend. Every...
January 5th has long been a date marked by remarkable events that have shaped the course of history...
BUNKER HILL — The Bunker Hill Fire Department responded to a structure fire on Sunday, Jan....
January 3rd and 4th have always been days marked by notable events across the globe. Moving back...
EDWARDSVILLE — Tia and Thomas H. of Edwardsville welcomed the first baby of 2026...
Duckworth Reacts to Trump’s Actions in Venezuela WASHINGTON, D.C. – Combat Veteran...
ALTON - Princess Theater manager James Reilley invited the newspaper carriers for the Alton Evening...
GRANITE CITY – Residents of Belleville, Ill., and Columbia, Mo., accused of illegally possessing...
MACOMB - Julietta Marini of Glen Carbon was selected to receive the Lincoln Laureate Award representing...
SPRINGFIELD – A copy of the Emancipation Proclamation signed by Abraham Lincoln is now on display...
Heading into a new year, it feels like a great time to mix things up. So, after several years interviewing...
CALHOUN COUNTY — After 19 years of service, Sheriff William “Bill” Heffington...
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