St. Louis Public Schools could close up to 22 schools next year, according to three new draft proposals released Monday, as the district grapples with declining enrollment and rising maintenance costs.
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Police and local law enforcement throughout the state are reminding the public: Whether you’re drinking alcohol, using cannabis or under the influence of other drugs, if you get behind the wheel, you’ll face the consequences. During the Fourth of July “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign, zero tolerance will be shown for those driving impaired. “Driving impaired is not a game
CHICAGO — Attorney General Kwame Raoul today issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Trump v. Barbara. “Birthright citizenship was not a right solely created by amending the Constitution, as America’s tradition of birthright citizenship predates the 14th Amendment and the abolition of slavery in the United States. The notion that this decision wasn’t unanimous is disappointing, given the plain language of the 14th Amendment.
EDWARDSVILLE - Two vehicles, a white Chevy Cruze and a black Cadillac SUV, collided around 9:20 p.m. Sunday, June 28, 2026, at Troy Road and Governor's Parkway in Edwardsville, and one driver was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. "One driver was transported to an area hospital for further evaluation with non-life-threatening injuries," City of Edwardsville spokesperson Cathy Hensley said for the Edwardsville Police Department. Hensley said both vehicles were towed from
DOGE was always designed to provide flimsy pseudo-efficiency cover for wholesale corruption. It was designed to pretend that the government was “cutting waste and fraud” while a bunch of velour tracksuit wearing con men stripped the country for parts and sold what was left off the back loading dock. As we’ve since explored, DOGE also […]
ALTON - The Alton Police Department on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, recognized George and Donna Salof for what it described as their continued generosity and support of the department and the Alton community. George and Donna are definite Difference Makers in their community. Alton Police Chief Jarrett Ford said the Salofs have supported numerous Alton Police Department projects and initiatives over the years. "Their contributions have helped strengthen the new police range, the department’
KISS is set to celebrate the 50th anniversary of one of their historic concerts, releasing it for the first time as a live album.The band will release KISS Destroys Anaheim ’76 on Aug.…
SPRINGFIELD – Multiple recent social media posts have falsely claimed a new “Tire Tax” is going into effect across Illinois on July 1, 2026. Records from the Illinois General Assembly tell a different story. “The legislation was sponsored and passed by Illinois Democrats and signed into law by JB Pritzker and will become law on July 1st,” one post reads . “You will see an increase in prices starting Wednesday.” The posts cite Illinois Senate Bill
The St. Charles County Council approved an ordinance Monday that prevents developers from building new apartments in unincorporated parts of the county for the next six months.