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Teen injured in shooting in Belleville, suspect in custody

13 hours 41 minutes ago
ST. CLAIR COUNTY, IL - Police are investigating after a teenager was injured in a shooting late Monday night in Belleville. According to the Belleville Police Department, the shooting occurred shortly before 10:30 p.m. on the 600 block of Royal Heights Road. When officers arrived on the scene, they found a teenage boy suffering from [...]
Nick Gladney

Ballwin police officer to appear on 'Wheel of Fortune'

14 hours 10 minutes ago
A Ballwin police officer will soon trade her patrol duties for a prime-time TV spotlight. Officer Rachael Stark, a reserve officer from the Ballwin Police Department is set to appear on “Wheel of Fortune” Feb. 18.
Alex Barton

Giannoulias Expands Electronic Lien and Titling to Deliver Faster, More Secure Vehicle Titles

14 hours 26 minutes ago
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois motorists, lenders and dealers will soon experience faster title processing, fewer delays and stronger fraud protections as the Secretary of State’s office transitions to mandatory participation in its Electronic Lien and Titling (ELT) program statewide, Secretary Alexi Giannoulias announced. All financial institutions that process five or more liens annually in Illinois will be required to transition to ELT by July 1, 2026. By replacing paper titles with

Mayor Highlights Engineering Progress On Alton Sinkhole

14 hours 29 minutes ago
ALTON - Alton Mayor David Goins provided another update on the Alton sinkhole at the Gordon More Park soccer field on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026. He said testing is continuing as the city awaits a report on how to fix the damage. The drone photos by Doug Booten show the progress and the present view of the work on the Alton sinkhole. “The sinkhole is completely drained, and SCI Engineering is still doing tests and analyzing it,” Goins said. Mayor Goins said the winter that began

Community Garden Seeks Applicants for 2026 Season

14 hours 36 minutes ago
SPRINGFIELD – As interest in locally grown food and community-based agriculture continues to rise, the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) is inviting individuals and families to take part in the 2026 IDOA Community Garden, a hands-on opportunity to grow fresh produce, build food security, and connect with agriculture in the heart of the Illinois State Fairgrounds. The Community Garden offers 200 individual 10x10 plots, available on a first come, first served basis. With 100 plots

IDNR and ICF award 24 youth habitat enhancement projects through the Illinois Schoolyard Habitat Grant Program

14 hours 41 minutes ago
SPRINGFIELD – Nearly $40,000 in grants for 24 schoolyard habitat projects throughout Illinois have been awarded by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and the Illinois Conservation Foundation for the 2026 application period. The Illinois Schoolyard Habitat Action Grant Program supports the development or enhancement of wildlife habitat on school grounds and other public spaces. Funding is provided through donations to the Illinois Conservation Foundation and program sponsor

Durbin, Duckworth Meet With Illinois Community Colleges To Talk Job Training Programs

14 hours 46 minutes ago
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today spoke with leaders and members of the Illinois Community College Trustees Association (ICCTA) to discuss their efforts to ensure higher education remains accessible and affordable as the Trump Administration attempts to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education and the programs that support students in attending college. The Senators also discussed job training programs provided at

1099-G Tax Forms Now Available for Claimants Who Received Unemployment Insurance Benefits

14 hours 51 minutes ago
SPRINGFIELD – 1099-G tax forms are now available for claimants who received unemployment insurance (UI) benefits in 2025, the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today. Claimants who collected UI benefits last year will need the 1099-G tax form to complete their state and federal tax returns. Also called ‘Form 1099-G, Certain Government Payments,’ this form is necessary for individuals who received state or UI benefits. Claimants who opted to receive

February Is One Click College Admit Month

14 hours 56 minutes ago
CHICAGO – Illinois is helping to ensure that all students have access to higher education with One Click College Admit Month! Activities throughout the month are part of an ongoing campaign to increase awareness of and participation in Illinois’ new, simple and quick direct college admissions program. Last summer, the Illinois Board of Higher Education (IBHE), in collaboration with the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) and the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC),