Madison County's Assistant County Engineer Retires After 39 Years

EDWARDSVILLE - Assistant County Engineer Greg Schuette is retiring after a 39-year career in Madison...

Juneteenth: Celebrating Freedom and History

What does it truly mean to be free? The answer to this question resonates deeply within the story...

This Day in History on June 19: Emancipation Proclamation Enforced in Galveston, Texas

June 19 has witnessed some of the most transformative events in world history, spanning social justice...

St. Louis Regional Freightway’s 2026 List of Priority Projects Approaches $9 Billion In Investments

ST. LOUIS - The 2026 Priority Project List , compiled for the bi-state St. Louis region by the...

East Alton, St. Louis Men Face Felony Weapon Charges

EAST ALTON – Unlawful weapon possession has led to felony charges in separate criminal cases...

West Nile Virus Found in Mosquitoes Across 17 Illinois Counties

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reminding the public that...

Pour Decisions Invites Community for Weekend of Specials, DJs, Comedy and More

ALTON - Pour Decisions has a busy few days ahead, and they invite you to come by and kick off...

Carlinville Community To Host Community Blood Drive With ImpactLife Wednesday, July 2

CARLINVILLE - Carlinville Community will host a Community Blood Drive with ImpactLife, the provider...

Wood River Updates Weapon Use Rules To Align With State Law

WOOD RIVER – The Wood River City Council voted on Monday to add certain exceptions to th...

Juvenile Bicyclist Struck On East B Street In Belleville

BELLEVILLE — A juvenile male bicyclist was struck by a vehicle Tuesday afternoon, June 17,...

Alma Irene Aitch Scholarship Scholarship Recipients Named

MADISON COUNTY - The Madison County Regional Superintendent, Dr. Robert W. Werden, along with Mr. Manni...

Centerstone Offers Medication-Assisted Treatment for Substance Use in Alton

ALTON - Centerstone offers several treatment options for mental health and substance use disorders,...

O'Fallon's Brandon Snyder Brings Expertise To MetroBikeLink Trail Research Efforts

BELLEVILLE - The St. Clair County Transit District (SCCTD) is pleased to welcome Brandon Snyder...

FBI Seeks Public Help In Carbondale Federal Building Vandalism

CARBONDALE — The FBI Springfield Field Office is seeking information in connection with the defacemen...

Local Hospice Volunteer Shares Story of Helping Families Through Grief

ALTON - A local BJC volunteer works with people in hospice care so they have a friend in their...

Jury Convicts Du Quoin Felon Of Possessing A Firearm

BENTON – A Southern Illinois jury found a Du Quoin man guilty of possessing a firearm as a...

Glen Carbon's Rylie Dodd Named To Spring Dean's List At Northern Illinois University

DeKALB, Ill. - Northern Illinois University announces its spring 2025 Dean's List students. To earn...

Aidan Truckenbrod Of Edwardsville Receives Degree From Quinnipiac University

HAMDEN, Conn. - Aidan Truckenbrod of Edwardsville, IL received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science...

Alton Memorial Marks 618 Day with Joyful New Arrivals

ALTON - Alton Memorial Hospital is celebrating 618 Day with its newest residents. Meet Hayes, Lena...

O’Fallon Man Faces Charges After Fatal Crash In St. Louis County

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — A 19-year-old O’Fallon, Illinois, man has been charged with...

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