BELLEVILLE - Belleville Police are investigating after officers responded at about 2 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, to a report of shots fired at an address in the first block of Lillian Drive. Investigators determined the incident involved an exchange of gunfire between a juvenile occupant of the residence and individuals in a vehicle, according to information provided by police. Belleville Police said the vehicle fled the area after the incident. A short time later, deputies with the St. Clai
EDWARDSVILLE - The Land of Goshen Community Market is an Edwardsville tradition, and this weekend’s event promises special fun with a dog parade and customer appreciation deals. From 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, the market will celebrate Customer Appreciation Day with a $5 voucher for the first 50 customers, special vendor pricing, and the chance to win Goshen Market tote bags. There will also be free mini bagels from 222 Artisan Bakery courtesy of Constitution Bank.
The order directs leaders to launch disciplinary proceedings, and possible criminal referrals, for "personal use, stalking, or unauthorized sharing" of license plate data.
The force was with Spider-Man: Brand New Day.Sony Pictures' fourth Tom Holland-starring Spider-Man film has overtaken Star Wars: The Force Awakens as the highest-grossing movie of all time at the…
Siddharth Jawahar, 38, will serve 11 years in prison for defrauding investors of about $36 million, much which he was also ordered to pay in restitution.
MORO - Authorities identified 80-year-old Susan Treadway of Moro as the adult found deceased after multiple area fire departments responded Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, to a massive house explosion in the 100 block of Vine Street in Moro, the Madison County Sheriff’s Office said. Several other nearby homes were damaged after the explosion. All other residents and neighbors are safe and accounted for, according to the sheriff’s office. The Illinois State Fire Marshal personnel, multiple
Yet another data point on the whole grift/graft aspect of (particularly) the second Trump administration. While Trump was endlessly bragging about how much war he was going to wage, while simultaneously bragging about how much war he was going to end, his Israel-enabled Iran War refused to submit to his vacillating bluster. After claiming to […]
EDWARDSVILLE - Woodland Elementary School families held a block party to kick off the 2026–2027 school year. For the past three years, Woodland Elementary School has hosted the block party to welcome families in the Edwardsville Community Unit School District #7. This year was another great experience with food, music, games and more for kids to enjoy. Principal Dr. Andrew Williams noted that the party is a lot of fun, but its deeper goal is to help students and caregivers connect wit
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS – Families looking for a place where their sons can explore the outdoors, build lasting friendships, and grow in character and faith are invited to discover Trail Life USA Troop IL-1320 at an upcoming “Join the Adventure” Night. This year’s Join the Adventure will be September 21st from 6:30-8 p.m. at Edgemont Bible Church, 5100 N. Illinois St., Fairview Heights, IL 62208. Boys ages 5–17 and their families are welcome to attend this special introductory
The City of St. Louis is now considered a safe and welcoming city for immigrants, according to a new designation from national immigrant organization Welcoming America.
WASHINGTON — Voters are much more likely to support U.S. Senate candidates in the November midterm elections if they have a plan to avoid an automatic cut to Social Security benefits in 2032, according to a poll released Wednesday by the nonpartisan Peter G. Peterson Foundation. “Senators elected this fall will be in office in […]
ST. LOUIS – U.S. District Judge Zachary M. Bluestone on Tuesday sentenced an illegal immigrant who ran a Ponzi scheme that bilked investors in Missouri and elsewhere out of millions of dollars to 11 years in prison. Judge Bluestone also ordered Siddharth Jawahar, 38, to pay $31.35 million in restitution. Judge Bluestone cited the “enormous” losses and the lengthy duration of Jawahar’s fraud and echoed a victim who said Jawahar “weaponized” investors’
CHICAGO – Governor Pritzker today requested a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the State of Illinois following the derecho and record-breaking severe weather pattern that impacted eight counties across the state from August 11-16, 2026. Today, the Governor also issued a Gubernatorial Disaster Proclamation for eight counties, extending the August 18, 2026 proclamation for an additional thirty days to ensure state resources
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