MISSOURI — The Missouri Department of Conservation is seeking public input on potential regulation changes that would impact nonresident deer hunters in the state. Among the proposals under consideration for the 2026 deer season is a reduction in the nonresident antlered buck bag limit from two to one. Nonresident landowners would still be allowed a [...]
The Illinois House of Representatives has passed legislation aimed at facilitating voter registration for high school students. The bill, named the "Jesse Jackson Senior, Young Voter Empowerment Law," honors the late civil rights leader Jesse Jackson Sr.
It appears as though The Rolling Stones have released a new song, although not under the name The Rolling Stones.Signs for a band named The Cockroaches recently began popping up in London…
EDWARDSVILLE — State Senator Erica Harriss is proud to announce the launch of her annual Mother’s Day Diaper Drive , taking place from April 13 through May 8, 2026 , to support families in need across the Metro East region. “Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate the strength and love of moms, but it’s also a reminder that many families are quietly struggling to afford everyday essentials,” said Senator Harriss. “This drive is about neighbors helping
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is reminding taxpayers about changes announced by the United States Postal Service (USPS) regarding postmarks that could affect tax filing deadlines in 2026. Under the updated USPS procedures, postmarks will continue to reflect the date of the first automated processing operation, however, they may no longer indicate the date a piece of mail was dropped off at a local post office. This distinction may impact time-sensitive materials,
David Lee Roth made a surprise appearance at Coachella Friday, turning up during pop star Teddy Swims' afternoon set.After Swims finished his song “Mr. Know It All,” the sound of a doorbell chimed,…
BELLEVILLE – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that rehabilitation of a crossing by Norfolk Southern railroad on Lebanon Avenue between West Boulevard and Grove Avenue in St. Clair County will require a full closure beginning Tuesday, April 14, weather permitting. A posted detour will be in place to safely guide motorists around the closure, which is expected to conclude Friday, April 17. Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through
MADISON/ST. CLAIR COUNTIES - Illinois State Police will conduct Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement patrols in Madison and St. Clair counties during April, a stepped-up effort aimed at preventing and detecting impaired driving and other vehicle code violations, Troop 8 Commander Capt. Casey Faro said in a statement from Collinsville. The patrols, known as ACE, allow state police to “focus on preventing, detecting, and taking enforcement action in response to violations associated with impaired
ALTON - The Sierra Club will bring wildlife ecologist Dana Ripper to Alton, on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, to discuss “The Risks of Microplastics” during a speaker series event at Old Bakery Beer, 400 Landmarks Blvd. The program is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. Ripper focuses on conservation through ecosystem health. She has a master’s degree in ecology from Arkansas State University and worked on wildlife research projects across the United States before making Missouri
GLEN CARBON - The Village of Glen Carbon is continuing a municipal electricity aggregation program with Homefield Energy. This program was previously approved by referendum by the voters in each of the 27 participating communities. The Village’s primary goal is to protect residents from the continued rise in electric supply rates and spikes in the energy market. Residents and businesses are able to opt-out of the program if desired. The new rate for the Village of Glen Carbon
COLLINSVILLE – Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site will host its annual Spring Native American Market April 24-26, 2026, bringing together some of the nation’s most talented Native American artists. The market will take place in the gallery space at the site’s interpretive center. Although the interpretive center museum remains closed to the public for renovations, the gallery will be open for the event. No artifacts will be on display during the market. Artists representing
ST. LOUIS – Republic Services is set to pay $200,000 to settle a federal lawsuit alleging sex discrimination in the company’s hiring practices. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced the lawsuit settlement on Friday, April 10, 2026 against Allied Services, LLC, doing business as Allied Waste Services of the Ozarks / Republic Services of the Ozarks. The EEOC states in a news release the company “provides waste management services nationwide.”
EAST ST. LOUIS - A growing number of East St. Louis Senior High School students will begin attending Southwestern Illinois College full-time while still in high school after qualifying through GPA requirements and ACCUPLACER placement scores, with School District 189 covering all program costs. This summer, eight sophomores and one junior will start at SWIC, the East St. Louis School District said. They will join four current juniors already enrolled in the program, bringing the expected
JERSEYVILLE — Jersey Community Unit School District No. 100 is marking National Assistant Principals Week by spotlighting Kadie Benz, dean of students at Jersey Community High School. Benz reflected on her school experience, saying she did not have a single favorite subject in high school but did have “favorite teachers — including Mr. Roth.” Benz also shared a detail she said students might find surprising: “I can officially say that I attended Duke University
GRANITE CITY - A Granite City church has had a series of unfortunate incidents over the past year, including stolen air-conditioning units, a failing roof, and a vehicle crash that damaged the church building. Shekinah Glory Church is attempting to cover more than $90,000 in repairs and replacements after the incidents. The church’s four air-conditioning units were stolen, resulting in “a loss of approximately $45,000,” the church pastors said. The pastors said the units
The National Museum of Transportation is proud to announce a special exhibition celebrating the 100th anniversary of historic Route 66. Titled “Roads, River, Rooms, and Reels,” the exhibit will open […]
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