Letter To The Editor: Alderwomen Brown and Elliott: Equal Access to Information Is Essential To Representative Government

Letter To The Editor: The strength of any legislative body is measured not only by the decisions...

O’Fallon Man Charged With Escaping Madison County Custody

O’FALLON, Ill. – A local man accused of escaping from custody while serving a sentence...

'A Neighborhood Feel': Evercare Debuts Modern Jerseyville Center

JERSEYVILLE - Evercare marked the grand opening of its newest location in Jerseyville with the launch...

EMA Director Announces Retirement from Madison County After Four Years Leading Department

EDWARDSVILLE — Madison County Emergency Management Agency Director Fred Patterson announced...

Vehicle Slams Into Edwardsville Store and Police Squad Car

EDWARDSVILLE - A vehicle crashed into a closed Honey Baked Ham Seasonal Store and struck an Edwardsville...

Godfrey To Consider Extending Pause On Data Center Applications

GODFREY – Godfrey officials may soon place another six-month pause on applications to build ...

Rainbow House Plans Community-Focused Pride Picnic in Edwardsville

EDWARDSVILLE - The local LGBTQ+ community and allies will come together for a celebration in Edwardsville...

Edwardsville Municipal Band to Present Family-Focused ‘KIDZ KONZERT’ at Two Outdoor Shows

EDWARDSVILLE - The Edwardsville Municipal Band will continue its summer concert season this week...

Free Alton Dinner Aims to Answer Estate Planning and Tax Questions

ALTON - Do you have questions about estate planning and taxes? A free dinner plans to help community...

Body Found Near 76th and State in East St. Louis, State Police Are Investigating

EAST ST. LOUIS - A body was reported in the roadway near 76th and State Street in East St. Louis late...

Nighttime Ramp Closures At I-64 And Illinois 159 Interchange In St. Clair County Begin Aug. 4

FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced nighttime ramp closure...

Three Charged in Ferguson Gas Station Killing

CLAYTON, MO. — Three men have been charged in connection with a June 30, 2026, shooting at...

Two Godfrey Bars Move Weekend Closing Time to 1 A.M.

GODFREY — Two Godfrey bars, Sonny’s Wedge Bar and Ropers Regal Beagle, have announced the...

Community Empowered to Connect and Resist at Upcoming Alton Beloved Community People's Fair

ALTON - Community members are invited to Alton Beloved Community People's Fair: A Survival Revival,...

Alton’s Grandpa Gang Seeks Volunteers for 2026 Christmas Wonderland Setup

ALTON - The holiday transformation of Rock Spring Park in Alton will begin in early September, and...

Special Alton City Council Meeting Scheduled Amid Mayor Dispute

ALTON – Legal action filed by Alton Mayor David Goins to try stopping the City Council from...

How Heat Shaped the World’s Buildings Long Before Air Conditioning

A thick wall can feel like a machine with no moving parts. Step from a blazing street into an old...

August 4 in History: Germany Invades Belgium, Anne Frank Arrested, and Other Major Turning Points

On August 4, 1914, Germany invaded Belgium, turning a fast-moving European crisis into a much wider...

Hazy, Hot and Dry Conditions Set the Tone for Tuesday

Tuesday starts sunny and quiet, with temperatures in the mid-60s early and a light breeze. It is a comfortabl...

Wood River Seeks Solar Projects For Fire Department, Rec Center

WOOD RIVER – Two more Wood River buildings are going solar in the near future as the city aim...

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