SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois State Fair is turning up the volume for 2026 with the announcement of an impressive lineup of supporting acts set to join this year's Grandstand Concert Series. From country and rock to hip-hop and reggae, concertgoers can look forward to ten nights of memorable performances featuring some of today's most exciting artists. The 2026 Illinois State Fair Grandstand Concert Series includes: August 14 – Bailey Zimmerman with Jake Worthington August 15 &ndash
Another senior Trump administration official is gleefully showing off his true colors: The current general counsel for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) published an opinion column with the Heritage Foundation’s news outlet The Daily Signal calling for stronger obscenity regulation. From the Founding through most of American history, courts allowed the legislature to control pornographic […]
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ROXANA - Community members can enjoy a local production of “Annie” later this month. Curtain’s Up Theater Company will perform “Annie” July 24–26 and July 31–Aug. 2, 2026, at The Roxana Community Theater. Directed by Christy Luster, the production promises to be a fun piece of community theater that brings people together and shares a larger message of hope and family with audiences. “It’s just the best feeling in the world,” Luste
BRIGHTON — The Village of Brighton said Friday, July 10, 2026, that some customers may not receive their water bills before the payment deadline and urged those who have not received a bill to contact the village office for their current balances. In a statement, the village said customers who have not received their bill should call the office at (618) 372-8484. Payment is due Wednesday, July 15, 2026. “If you have not received your bill, please contact our office at (618) 372-8484
Queen is getting into the World Cup spirit with the release of a new limited-edition football aka soccer shirt.“Whether you’re caught up in World Cup fever or counting down to…
James Brison was sentenced Thursday to 16 years in prison for beating and stabbing a jail guard and shooting his girlfriend in the back in a separate incident.
ST. LOUIS - The weekend is here, and several events are happening across the St. Louis region, including a show at The Muny, a St. Louis Cardinals game and a fireworks show for anyone who missed Fourth of July celebrations. "South Pacific" at The Muny in Forest Park Friday- Sunday: 8:15pmOne of Broadway’s greatest musicals, [...]
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s latest shot in a relentless war on how elections are conducted has triggered enormous concern among voting rights activists. As of Thursday night, the U.S Election Assistance Commission has no members. The White House in an email dismissed Democrats Thomas Hicks and Benjamin Hovland. Republican Christy McCormick resigned, and GOP […]
The Mark Twain Hotel in downtown St. Louis will close its doors by Sept. 1 after demands from the Missouri Attorney General to address illegal activity and deteriorating conditions at the property.
ALTON – Alton City Council members approved changes to residency requirements for city employees this week, but not without making major changes in the absence of Mayor David Goins. At the council’s July 8, 2026 meeting, an ordinance amending a section of the Alton City Code regarding residency requirements for non-union city employees was given a second reading. Before the final vote was called, Alderman Michael Velloff made a series of amendments expanding the ordinance far
EDWARDSVILLE - Lucy Doyle’s sophomore girls track and field season was marked by a runner-up finish at the IHSA Class 1A Girls Track and Field Sectional in Carlinville on May 13, 2026, and a personal-best performance a week later at the state championships in Charleston. Doyle of Metro East Lutheran placed second in the 3,200 meters at the sectional with a time of 13:05.38 to advance to the IHSA 1A State Track and Field Championships at Eastern Illinois University. At state, she ran a
The housing industry saw a sharp drop in construction starts nationwide in May, both compared with the previous month and with the same period a year earlier. The broader Midwest region showed resilience, but Missouri builders still reported weaker business activity during this time. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, privately owned housing starts across […]
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