SHILOH - Officials broke ground Monday, June 29, 2026, on a new Shiloh Police Department headquarters in Shiloh, Illinois, a $10.5 million project that local and state leaders said is intended to expand space for officers and improve public safety services in the community. The ceremonial groundbreaking was held at 10 a.m. Monday. The new building, at 105 High St. in Shiloh, is estimated to be ready in about a year and will replace the department’s current station, which official
Iron Maiden will be filming their upcoming headlining performance at the band's Eddfest concert on July 11 in Knebworth, England, after their show in Paris was cut short due to…
The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education says they have submitted the framework to begin assessing schools using an "A" to "F" grading system.
ST. LOUIS – Local influencer Kia Holt returns to StudioSTL with a host of fun things to do around town this July. Stay tuned for her list that includes cultural events, live music, festivals, wellness events, food experiences, and family-friendly activities, and more. Like and follow Kia on Instagram and TikTok
A former St. Louis building inspector admitted to taking more than $1.6 million from city-funded rehabilitation contracts and diverting it to companies owned by his wife and sister.
GODFREY - Community Christmas organizers are seeking help selling raffle tickets and promoting upcoming dine-to-donate events ahead of the annual Christmas in July fundraiser, scheduled for Friday, July 24, 2026, at Freer Auto Body in Godfrey. Margaret Freer, one of the Freer Auto Body owners, said the campaign still has “several unsold raffle tickets” with more than three weeks remaining before the event. Freer asked for volunteers to pick up ticket packs and help sell them, while
CHICAGO– Attorney General Kwame Raoul filed an amicus brief defending the validity of the Firearm Industry Responsibility Act (FIRA) against claims that it is preempted by a federal statute, the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA). Raoul’s brief was filed in an interlocutory appeal arising out of numerous cases brought against Smith & Wesson Brand Inc. (Smith & Wesson) by victims of the fatal 2022 shooting at the Highland Park, Illinois Independence Day parade. The
Red Cross urges heat safety as Fourth of July festivities ramp up Heat can be dangerous for anyone. Stay hydrated, stay cool and stay connected. , Experts are warning that dangerously high temperatures are headed to the Greater St. Louis area over the next week. With Fourth of July celebrations and World Cup events […]
Wednesday is Canada Day, and Bryan Adams is celebrating with the release of a new patriotic song.The Canadian rocker just released the track “51st State,” which appears to be a…
Look, 5-4 Supreme Court decisions count just as much as 9-0 ones, and a 5-4 decision getting it right is still a win, but for a number of reasons, the 5-4 decision in Trump v. Barbara, regarding the issue of birthright citizenship is terrifying. This isn’t a complicated issue. This isn’t an issue that should […]
Several laws restricting access to medications that can be used to terminate a pregnancy and others placing limits on minors’ access to sexual and reproductive healthcare — including the HPV vaccine — take effect Wednesday, July 1, in Iowa, Mississippi and Tennessee. Many bills were considered in state legislatures earlier this year that would have […]
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is sharing the following upcoming events and noteworthy items for July 2026. State historic sites throughout Illinois have planned events to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Declaration of Independence. In addition, July is National Recreation and Parks Month. July 2 Tot Time: Fish Frenzy Illinois State Museum at Dickson Mounds Lewistown | Fulton County Staff from the Illinois River Biological
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is accepting applications for Open Space Land Acquisition and Development, or OSLAD, grants through Aug. 31, 2026. A total of $37.5 million is available for this round of OSLAD grants . IDNR will again provide funding to cover 100% of eligible projects in economically distressed communities. In the most recent round of OSLAD awards announced in January , 20 underserved locations received grants for local park projects.