Museum Exhibits Highlights Japanese American Incarceration During WWII The St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum opens Resilience–A Sansei Sense of Legacy on January 17, 2026. In 1942, in response to the bombing of Pearl Harbor by Japanese forces, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed into law Executive Order 9066. The law ordered the forced imprisonment of […]
KAI Build has named Paul Giacoletto president, where he will oversee the firm’s operations and strategic direction. Giacoletto brings more than 45 years of experience spanning construction, architecture and real estate development. His background includes leadership roles across mixed-use, multifamily, industrial, hospitality, high-rise and historic rehabilitation projects. Before joining KAI Build, Giacoletto served as president […]
WASHINGTON — A Department of Homeland Security policy that barred unannounced visits for lawmakers seeking to conduct oversight at facilities that hold immigrants will remain in place, as ordered by a federal judge Monday. District of Columbia federal Judge Jia Cobb issued an order that denied a request from a dozen Democratic lawmakers, on the […]
ALTON - A local businesswoman is hosting a Galentine’s Experience vendor fair to highlight woman-owned businesses, women’s wellness, and more. From 4–8 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, at Post Commons in Alton, community members can engage with local vendors offering a variety of products and services, from IVs and vitamin injections to a menopause station to piercings and permanent jewelry. Attendees are encouraged to learn more about women’s wellness while supporting
CHICAGO — Today, Governor JB Pritzker signed the bipartisan Clean Slate Act (HB 1836), a law that will automate the state's record-sealing system process for individuals with certain non-violent convictions following a waiting period. Individuals with violent and serious convictions including murder, domestic battery, DUI, sex crimes, and other serious crimes are not eligible for record sealing under the Clean Slate Act. The bill also does not apply to any crimes that aren’t already
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Mo. - The Missouri Department of Corrections are investigating after an inmate died while in custody at the Potosi Correctional Center in Mineral Point. According to the Missouri Department of Corrections, resident Willie Crenshaw, 65, was pronounced dead a little after 1:10 p.m. at the Potosi Correctional Center. Details surrounding Crenshaw remain unclear. [...]
ALTON – The Accreditation Committee of the College of American Pathologists (CAP) has awarded accreditation to OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center Laboratory, based on results of a recent on-site inspection as part of the CAP’s Accreditation Programs. Recognized for rigorous and robust standards, CAP accreditation elevates quality and mitigates risk, an important way that laboratories can contribute to improved patient outcomes. The facility’s director, Huazhang Guo,
ILLINOIS (WCIA) -- President Trump’s interest in Greenland took a new turn over the weekend. After a lukewarm visit with Danish officials last week, the President posted to Truth Social that strong measures need to be taken to secure the island. The president argues the island is necessary for ensuring the US’s national security, but, [...]
Look, I know we’ve all gotten somewhat numb to the constant stream of unhinged pronouncements from the White House. At some point, the brain develops defense mechanisms. But every now and then, something comes along that is so transparently, obviously, undeniably insane that it demands we stop and actually process what is happening. This weekend […]
On This Day, Jan. 20, 1983…Def Leppard released Pyromania, their third studio album and the first to feature Phil Collen, who replaced the band’s original guitarist Pete Willis.The album, produced by Mutt Lange, featured…
Students and staff at Troy Middle School and Claude Brown Elementary were placed on lockdown Tuesday morning following reports of a threat toward the middle school.
BENTON – A Southern Illinois District judge sentenced a Kentucky man to 15 years in federal prison for possessing more than 150 grams of meth and a firearm as a felon. James W. Towery, 45, of Salem, Kentucky, pleaded guilty to one count of possession with intent to distribute meth and one count of felon in possession of a firearm. “Armed drug dealers belong in federal prison,” said U.S. Attorney Steven D. Weinhoeft. “Southern Illinois communities are safer with this
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump showed no signs Tuesday of backing off his goal to acquire Greenland, after saying over the weekend he would place a 10% tariff on eight European countries that object to his plans and posting several times on social media. Trump’s insistence that the United States gain control of the Arctic […]
All I want for Christmas is ... Foo?Foo Fighters will be performing at the 2026 MusiCares Person of the Year gala, which is honoring Mariah Carey in recognition of her career achievements…
BELLEVILLE — The Belleville Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Monday evening, Jan. 19, 2026, on the 600 block of State Street. At approximately 8:19 p.m., officers responded to reports of a shooting near the entrance of a residence. Upon arrival, they found a male victim suffering from gunshot wounds. Emergency medical personnel provided aid at the scene, but the victim later died from his injuries. A woman was taken into custody at the scene and is currently
JERSEYVILLE – A Godfrey man faces multiple charges after allegedly driving under the influence in Jerseyville and attempting to flee from police with a loaded handgun and drugs inside the vehicle. Coulton E. Faulstich, 22, of Godfrey, was charged on Jan. 15, 2026 with the following offenses: Unlawful possession of methamphetamine (Class 3 felony) Aggravated unlawful possession of a weapon (Class 4 felony) Aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer (Class 4 felony)
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