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Rep. Mary Miller Responds to President Trump's State of the Union Address

9 hours 7 minutes ago
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Mary Miller (IL-15) released the following statement after President Donald J. Trump delivered his State of the Union address. “Tonight, President Trump made it unmistakably clear that the State of our Union is strong and growing stronger because we are once again putting America First,” said Congresswoman Miller. “Under this administration, we are reversing the destructive decisions of Joe Biden and seeing lower costs, a

Alton-Godfrey Rotary Club Plans 40th Annual Chili Chowdown Fundraiser

9 hours 9 minutes ago
ALTON - The Alton-Godfrey Rotary Club will host their 40th annual Chili Chowdown to support their community projects. On Monday, March 2, 2026, community members can stop by Main Street United Methodist Church in Alton from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 4:30–7 p.m. for a chili meal. For $10, you can enjoy all-you-can-eat chili, a beverage and dessert with carry-out options available. “All proceeds go to supporting the community, which is what Alton-Godfrey Rotary is all about,”

Attorney General Raoul Charges St. Clair County Man Who Allegedly Disseminated Child Sexual Abuse Material

9 hours 11 minutes ago
ST. CLAIR COUNTY - Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, charged a Fairview Heights man in St. Clair County Circuit Court with eight counts of disseminating child sexual abuse material after investigators searched a residence in the city and said they found evidence of the material. Brian J. Grapperhaus, 45, was charged with eight counts of disseminating child sexual abuse material, each a Class X felony punishable by up to 30 years in prison, according to Raoul’s

Reminder Full closure of Illinois 157 and 162 Intersection Begins on Monday, March 3, 2026

9 hours 18 minutes ago
GLEN CARBON – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced a full closure of the intersection of Illinois 157 and Illinois 162 in Madison County starting, weather permitting, at 7 a.m. on Monday, March 3, 2026. Both eastbound and westbound Illinois 162 will be closed, and neither will have access to Illinois 157. The closure is necessary to construct two new bridges, a new signalized four-way intersection, and bike and pedestrian accommodations. Illinois 157 and the easter

Darren Bailey Scheduled for Campaign Stop in Carrollton

9 hours 21 minutes ago
CARROLLTON — Illinois gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey is scheduled to make a campaign stop in Carrollton on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, as part of his statewide bus tour, according to Billy Springman, the 21-year-old Greene County coordinator. The event is set for 3 to 4 p.m. at Walnut Hall Estates and is free and open to the public. Springman said the stop is intended to give local residents a chance to meet Bailey, hear his plans for Illinois and discuss issues important to the community.

Sen. Belt Announces $4 Million Grant For New Shiloh Police Station

9 hours 34 minutes ago
SWANSEA – State Senator Christopher Belt announced the release of a $4 million state grant for the Village of Shiloh to construct a new police station. The funding, previously announced as part of a $4.75 million allocation secured alongside State Representative Jay Hoffman, is now available to move the project toward a projected June or July groundbreaking. “As Shiloh continues to grow, we have a responsibility to ensure our law enforcement officers have a facility that

Hummingbirds on the move: When will they arrive in Missouri?

9 hours 54 minutes ago
It may still feel like winter in Missouri, but spring is just a few weeks away. One early sign of the season: Hummingbirds are already on the move in the United States and could make their return to Show-Me State earlier than usual this year.
Joey Schneider

Spring Training

10 hours 10 minutes ago

This year, the St. Louis Aquarium is going bigger, brighter, and longer. For the first time, with two teams, freshwater grit meets saltwater flow. Two waters. One splashy showdown. Cheer […]

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Myranda Levins