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June 24 in History: Henry VIII's Coronation, the Berlin Blockade and Tennis' Longest Match

12 hours 18 minutes ago
On June 24, 1509, Henry VIII was crowned king of England, alongside Catherine of Aragon, in a ceremony at Westminster Abbey that marked the start of one of the most closely watched reigns in European history. At the time, the coronation symbolized stability after years of dynastic conflict in England and helped confirm the authority of the young Tudor monarchy. It still matters today because Henry’s reign reshaped religion, government, and the balance of power in Britain. Decisions made

Missouri promised automatic marijuana expungements. Some records may remain uncleared

12 hours 29 minutes ago
Missouri courts were supposed to automatically erase eligible marijuana misdemeanors from criminal records by June 8, 2023, six months after voters legalized recreational marijuana. But in a recent St. Louis case, the Missouri State Highway Patrol told an appellate court that “hundreds of thousands” of marijuana offenses may still exist on criminal records that should […]
Rebecca Rivas

Chamber Announces Lunch & Learn, Networking Events and Ribbon Cuttings for June and July

12 hours 31 minutes ago
Watch this quick video from TJ Kelly for a preview of our upcoming Lunch & Learn, Stress Management for Busy Professionals. We hope you'll join us! This Wednesday, June 24th - Lunch & Learn at Tri-Township Public Library, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Speaker: TJ Kelly, Counselors Associates Topic: Stress Management for Busy Professionals Click Here to Register! Tuesday, July 7th - Creating Business Connections: Small Tables... Big Opportunities, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Each group will include

Judge Patrick King Announces Intent to Seek Election to the Vacancy on the Third Judicial Circuit Court, Madison County

12 hours 34 minutes ago
EDWARDSVILLE, IL — Judge Patrick King today announced his intention to seek election to the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Stephen Stobbs. Judge King currently serves as a Circuit Judge in Madison County and brings extensive judicial and legal experience, commitment to public service, reputation for fairness and integrity to his candidacy, and a dedication to family and community. The Illinois Supreme Court appointed Judge King as a Circuit Judge in 2025 reflecting confidence

Body of suspect who jumped into Missouri River recovered

12 hours 35 minutes ago
ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. - Crews located the body of a man who jumped into the Missouri River during a pursuit in St. Charles County last week. According to the drowning report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, officials found the body of the 32-year-old St. Louis man around 2:30 p.m. Tuesday. Prior FOX 2 [...]
Megan Mueller

$5,000 Awarded to 1st MidAmerica Credit Union Scholarship Winners

12 hours 39 minutes ago
BETHALTO - 1st MidAmerica Credit Union recently awarded five $1,000 scholarships to local area high school graduates Arlie Hartmann, Isabelle Edwards, Josie Proctor, Kaylynn Buttry and Olivia Schneider. Arlie Hartmann is a graduate of Alton High School. She plans to attend the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign to pursue a degree in Biology. Isabelle Edwards, a graduate of Civic Memorial High School, plans to attend Lewis and Clark Community College and earn a degree in Dental Hygiene. Josie

Female Driver Taken To Area Hospital After Center Grove Road Crash In Edwardsville

13 hours 33 minutes ago
EDWARDSVILLE - A female driver was taken to an area hospital after a two-vehicle crash about 3:45 p.m. Tuesday, June 23, 2026, on Center Grove Road near Tiger Drive, where police said witnesses reported seeing her black Ford passenger vehicle swerving before the collision. Edwardsville Police said the westbound Ford, identified as unit 1, swerved into a black Ford pickup truck, identified as unit 2, that was also traveling westbound and was in the turn lane for the EHS sports complex. Unit