Search Teams Discover 65-Year-Old Randolph County Resident Near Home

RANDOLPH COUNTY — Curtis Scott Sheeler, 65, was found deceased near his home in Randolph County...

Lauren Jackson Embraces Teaching Dream As Autism Specialist In O’Fallon School District 90

O'FALLON - Lauren Jackson, a woman who says she can't wait to make a difference in her students'...

Trinity Festival Provides All-Day Music to Help Local Animal Shelters

ALTON - The eighth annual Trinity Festival is returning to Alton. Starting at 12 p.m. on Saturday...

Jersey County Fair Starts Strong For 2025

JERSEYVILLE – A little bit of rain hasn’t stopped the Jersey County Fair from kicking...

Lucy Haskell Playhouse to Host Free Open House and Birthday Party Events

ALTON - The Lucy Haskell Playhouse has a few events lined up to celebrate Lucy’s legacy....

Granite City Mayor, Legislators Plead For President Trump's Help For Local Steel Plant

GRANITE CITY — President Donald Trump announced in late May 2025 a revised partnership agreement...

It’s Not Too Late to Protect Your Trees from Emerald Ash Borers

If your ash tree’s canopy is thinning, bark is flaking off in patches, or woodpeckers are suddenly...

Jersey County Fair, Alton Farmer's & Artisan's Market, and EXO Headline Your Weekend Go Guide

From lively summer camps and vibrant county fairs to engaging cooking classes and exciting concerts,...

Senator Harriss to Host ICASH Event in Maryville Thursday

MARYVILLE – State Senator Erica Harriss (56th-Glen Carbon) has teamed up with the Illinois...

Illinois 3 Lane Closures Start July 14 in Madison County

UPDATE: As of July 9, 2025, this work has been postponed until further notice. GRANITE...

Edwardsville Police Join Statewide Effort Against Impaired Driving

EDWARDSVILLE – The Edwardsville Police Department participated in the statewide "Drive Sober...

Carlinville Mental Health Care Service Offers New Support Group for Domestic Violence Survivors

CARLINVILLE - There’s a new support group available for survivors of domestic violence. Loc...

Strap In For Summer Bike Safety

When Gordon Ramsay raises his voice, it is usually about an undercooked dish. But last year, the...

State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Will Return a Record Number of Checks to Illinoisans

SPRINGFIELD - This summer will bring $45 million in cash to a record-breaking 600,000 people who will...

Ramp Closure Announced On I-55/64 in St. Clair County  

EAST ST. LOUIS – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that the westbound...

East St. Louis MetroBus Stop Selected For Next Transit Stop Transformation Project

EAST ST. LOUIS - Citizens for Modern Transit, AARP in St. Louis and the St. Clair County Transi...

How to Host a Book Club Meeting Outdoors

What if the next great literary conversation took place under an open sky rather than within four...

This Day in History on July 9: Washington, D.C. Established as Nation's Capital

July 9 has been a day of remarkable events across the globe, marking significant turning points i...

Protest Calls for Accountability Following Shooting Death of Alton Teen

ALTON - Following a July 4, 2025, shooting that left a 17-year-old dead , community members...

Glen Carbon Approves Over $200K For Route 159 Intersection Project

GLEN CARBON – Glen Carbon trustees on Tuesday unanimously approved more than $200,000 for improvement...

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