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QEM Fire Protection District to Host Fish Fry Fundraiser

20 hours 15 minutes ago
ELSAH/GRAFTON - QEM Fire Protection District invites you to give back to the firefighters while enjoying a fish fry. Starting at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, community members can stop by QEM Fire Protection District at 14905 Elsah Road in Grafton for the annual fish fry fundraiser. The event will conclude at 5 p.m. or whenever the department sells out. Attendees can also enjoy a raffle. All proceeds benefit the fire department. “This is one of the biggest fundraisers and

Multiple Injured In Four-Vehicle I-270 Crash Near Route 3 In Granite City

20 hours 21 minutes ago
GRANITE CITY - Illinois State Police Troop 8 responded Tuesday morning, Aug. 25, 2026, to a four-unit crash on westbound Interstate 270 at Illinois Route 3 in Granite City, where multiple people were taken to a hospital with injuries and westbound lanes were closed. The crash was reported at approximately 7:31 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026, at I-270 westbound and Illinois Route 3, also known as Lewis and Clark Boulevard, in Madison County, according to Illinois State Police. A preliminary investigation

Bethalto Chamber of Commerce & Industry to Celebrate Grand Opening of The Terminal Event Space with Ribbon Cutting and Monthly Networking Luncheon

20 hours 30 minutes ago
BETHALTO – The Bethalto Chamber of Commerce & Industry invites the community to celebrate the official ribbon cutting of The Terminal, the St. Louis Regional Airport's newest event venue, during its Monthly Networking Luncheon on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at 11:15 a.m. Located at 16 Terminal Drive, East Alton, Illinois, The Terminal offers a modern gathering space designed to host meetings, celebrations, corporate events, and community functions. The ribbon-cutting ceremony marks a

St. Louis to Pay More to Murder for Hire Defendant

20 hours 47 minutes ago
On the Agenda (page 33) for the Tuesday, August 25th, St. Louis City Land Clearance Redevelopment Authority Meeting is a second amendment to the contract with S. Shafer Excavating. The ongoing revenue, nearly $4 Million with the latest contract amendment (Resolution No. 26-LCRA-11046), comes in handy for the company’s owner, Sammy Shafer Jr, defendant in … Continue reading St. Louis to Pay More to Murder for Hire Defendant →
mceselski

Jeff Goldblum joins SLSO for October jazz performance

20 hours 58 minutes ago
The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra has announced its October 2026 concert schedule, featuring appearances by actor Jeff Goldblum, jazz musicians Branford Marsalis and Dianne Reeves, and various film score performances.
Joe Millitzer

Tommy Shaw Makes 'Crystal Ball' Concert Highlight In St Louis

21 hours 9 minutes ago
ST. LOUIS - Three of my favorite musicians of all time are Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr of the Beatles fame, and Tommy Shaw of the rock band Styx. Shaw and Styx definitely mesmerized the house on Monday night, Aug. 24, 2026, at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheater. Styx is a rock band that formed in Chicago in 1972. Shaw joined the band in 1975, replacing John J.C. Curlewski. I saw Styx way back in the 1980s and they were magnificent then. Dennis DeYoung left the band in 1999. James "J.Y." Young,

Flock Once Tried To Turn Every Ride Share Driver Into Part Of Its ALPR Network

21 hours 10 minutes ago
Until just recently, Flock never felt it needed to rehabilitate its image, even when several cities were dumping contracts and cameras over persistent surveillance concerns. When cities shut down systems, Flock just kept running. In some cases, it even installed cameras that without proper permits or any other legal authorization. What’s hurting Flock now is […]
Tim Cushing