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The shooting occurred shortly after the victim, who was driver of a Chevy Equinox SUV, appeared to have parked his vehicle on the exit ramp partially in front of a Toyota Prius. The driver of the Prius then shot the…

A judge on Wednesday ordered a boy accused of murdering a seven-month-old girl to be sent to a secure state facility to get mental health treatment.

Computer problems made it impossible for homeowners to apply, a councilman said.

SLPS claims that Keisha Scarlett violated her contract by enriching herself and her former colleagues with unapproved spending.

EDWARDSVILLE - Rowan Weller is a senior-to-be for a highly successful boys basketball team at Edwardsville High School, and is adapting to his role of carrying more of the scoring load for the Tigers as the summer season is coming to an end. Weller and the Tigers played very well in a 60-44 win over Romeoville of suburban Chicagoland in Edwardsville's first game of their Edwardsville Live showcase event June 26 at Lucco-Jackson Gym. Last season, Weller was the second-leading scorer on the team,

The City added the Department of Health, the Department of Human Services and the Towing Division to the list of nine departments included.

EDWARDSVILLE - The Edwardsville Municipal Band will move its Thursday, July 2, 2026, concert to the Edwardsville High School Auditorium at 6161 Center Grove Road because of projected heat, while keeping its 7:30 p.m. start time and concession plans in place, the City of Edwardsville said on Wednesday, July 1, 2026. Guest soprano Caitlin Towell is scheduled to appear. She is a high-honors graduate of the University of Illinois and Oklahoma City University, who is returning to the local ensemble

JERSEYVILLE - The Jersey County Fair once again promises to be a fun community experience for all. With events starting on July 11 and running through July 19, 2026, community members are invited to enjoy everything the annual fair has to offer, from carnival rides and 4-H livestock judging competitions to a demolition derby and beauty pageant. Tiffany Phillips, one of the fair’s organizers, noted that the fairgrounds are a great place to engage with the community and bring people

SPRINGFIELD – Over 20 new laws are set to take effect in Illinois starting July 1, 2026, bringing changes to senior driving tests, pandemic-era business practices, and more. License Renewal Driving Tests Not Needed For Some Seniors HB1226 no longer requires Illinois drivers ages 79-86 to take a driving test in order to renew their license. Drivers in this age group will still need to renew their licenses in person at a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) facility and pass a vision screening

Bryan Quinn has been appointed as President of Global Operations for Peabody, effective August 1, 2026, bringing with him 30 years of experience in the mining industry.

A new Illinois law prohibits the sale of intoxicating hemp products to people younger than 21.

Missouri Department of Transportation crews will introduce a roundabout at the Interstate 70/Highway T/W interchange in Foristell starting Monday.

Midas Hospitality is partnering with Life Time on a wellness-centered apartment development.

NEOGA, Ill. (WCIA) -- Illinois State Police continue their death investigation at Lake Mattoon, after remains were found floating in the water Sunday. Sammy Flynn, an Effingham County resident, was relaxing at the lake with her family and friends when they discovered the remains. “My dad handed me an oar from the boat, and he [...]