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Daily Deal: The Modern Tech Skills Bundle

17 hours 6 minutes ago
Bring your tech skills up to 21st-century snuff with the Modern Tech Skills Bundle. This 2,000+ class series covers subject areas that every aspiring tech pro needs to know to get ahead and stay ahead. Broken out into cybersecurity, AI and machine learning, and information technology and cloud computing, you’ll be able to zero in […]
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Public Launch Ramp Closed Until Further Notice

17 hours 14 minutes ago
ALTON — Effective May 11, 2026 , the public boat launch ramps at Alton Marina are officially closed due to low water. As of today, the river level at Alton Marina stands at 413 feet above sea level , providing approximately 3-4 feet of water within the harbor . According to the latest forecast from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) , water levels are expected to remain steady at 413 feet for the next seven days. During this period, the public launch ramps will remain closed

As Trump looks to punish foes, Democratic states find ways to push back

17 hours 31 minutes ago
Editor’s note: This is the second article in The 50 vs. The One, an occasional series examining the current fraught moment and what evolving — and often deteriorating — state-federal ties mean for the country. Read the first article here. President Donald Trump is wielding power in unprecedented ways to bring states to heel, marking […]
Kevin Hardy, Jonathan Shorman

Annual "Ballin' With a Cop" Highlights Alton Police-Youth Relations

17 hours 37 minutes ago
ALTON - Alton Police Department members took to the basketball court at the YWCA Southwestern Illinois in Alton for one of their beloved community events called “Ballin' With a Cop” on Saturday, May 9, 2026. The Alton Police Department said the main purpose of the gathering was to connect with local youth. “Today was all about community, connection, and basketball at Ballin' With a Cop,” the Alton Police Department said in a statement. “Members of the Alton Police

Officer Montagnani Praised for Quick Action in Theft Case

17 hours 52 minutes ago
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS - Fairview Heights Police Chief Steve Johnson on Monday released a message from a citizen praising an officer’s response to a reported wallet theft at a local Lowe’s store. In the release dated Monday, May 11, 2026, Johnson shared an email in which the citizen said they were “the victim of a wallet theft at our local Lowe’s” and the writer credited Fairview Heights Police Officer Jacob Montagnani with quickly locating a suspect and recovering

Edwardsville Police Launch Memorial Day 'Click It Or Ticket' Enforcement Campaign

18 hours 8 minutes ago
EDWARDSVILLE – The Edwardsville Police Department is joining law enforcement agencies across Illinois for the 2026 “Click It or Ticket” campaign running May 15-26, 2026 during the Memorial Day travel period. In addition to regular duties, officers will be conducting high-visibility patrols targeting seat belt violations. Buckle up or expect to be stopped and cited. Illinois law requires all drivers and passengers to wear seat belts. While usage increased to 93% in 2025, unrestrained

Godfrey Village Trustee Gerard Fischer Shares Vision for Proposed Recreation Center

18 hours 10 minutes ago
GODFREY - Gerard Fischer is excited to see how Godfrey will grow in the next few years. Fischer, a village trustee, is also heading the committee overseeing the recreation center. As Godfrey takes more steps towards building a recreation center, he believes the “dream” is becoming closer to a reality. “The more and more we talk and the more and more we have meetings, after the meetings, I’m saying to myself, ‘Wow, this might really happen,’”

Illinois Unveils Funding for Vacant and Abandoned Residential Properties

18 hours 18 minutes ago
CHICAGO – The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) is now accepting applications from units of local government for grant funding dedicated to supporting local affordable housing needs and community revitalization efforts across Illinois. Offered through IHDA’s Strong Communities Program (SCP), this initiative provides financial assistance to allow local governments to address vacant, abandoned, and deteriorated residential properties within their communities. Through leveragin