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Sex Pistols' live album Filthy Lucre Live is getting a special vinyl reissue.Originally released in July 1996, the album captures the June 23, 1996, reunion of the band's original lineup — Johnny…

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ALTON - The Gen. George Rogers Clark Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution held a program Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at Lincoln-Douglas Square in Downtown Alton to mark the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence and reflect on its significance. “While July 4th marks the birth of our independence, July 8th was the day the people first heard the words that would change the world,” said Richard Ruedin, past president of the Gen. George Rogers Clark Chapter of th

CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following statement after the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals issued a decision in Barnett v. Raoul, in which the court upheld the state’s ban on assault weapons and large-capacity magazines. “This is a win that enhances public safety in Illinois. We have seen the damage that assault weapons and large-capacity magazines can inflict, and these weapons of war have no place in our communities. My office has successfully defended th

FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced weekend lane closures on eastbound and westbound Interstate 64 at Illinois 159 between the Exit 12 entrance and exit ramps in St. Clair County. Beginning at 8 p.m. Friday, July 10, traffic will be reduced to one lane in both directions, weather permitting, for bridge repairs. Two lanes in each direction are expected to reopen by 6 a.m. Monday, July 13. The lane closures are part of ongoing improvements

CHICAGO – Today, Governor JB Pritzker signed two bills (HB 4456 and HB 5524) that strengthen energy affordability and consumer protections by helping lower utility costs for working families across the state and increasing transparency around the charges that appear on monthly electric bills. This set of new laws builds on Gov. Pritzker’s affordability agenda by ensuring Illinoisans have greater access to energy assistance while increasing available data and transparency o

A little-noticed section in a bipartisan housing bill could accelerate new construction after major disasters.

A Franklin County man accused of killing his roommate Thursday is now behind bars on felony charges.

EDWARDSVILLE - Front access has been restored within the construction zone in the 100 block of North Main Street in Edwardsville, the City of Edwardsville announced in a project update, marking a milestone in a major infrastructure project that still has significant work to be done. The City of Edwardsville administration said the restored access allows people to walk the stretch and visit shops, restaurants and service providers in the area. The update said the project involves replacing

MADISON – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced weekend lane closures on westbound Interstate 55/70 in St. Clair County to allow for bridge repairs. Beginning at 6 a.m. Saturday, July 11, weather permitting, westbound I-55/70 will be reduced to two lanes between Illinois 203 and Exchange Avenue. All lanes are expected to reopen by 6 p.m. Sunday, July 12. Motorists should expect long delays and are encouraged to use alternate routes during this closure. Drivers are

"I think we, as a society, at least here in high-income countries, really take for granted that we have food security, and I don't think we should be so blasé."

BETHALTO – A Bethalto man accused of damaging a utility pole with his vehicle during a drunk driving accident faces his fifth charge of driving under the influence. 54-year-old Louis I. Thompson of Bethalto was charged in Madison County court on July 1, 2026 with one count each of aggravated driving while under the influence (a Class 2 felony), driving while license is revoked/suspended (a Class 4 felony), reckless driving (a Class A misdemeanor) and improper lane usage (a petty offense).

JERSEYVILLE – A Brighton resident faces felony and misdemeanor charges in Jersey County after reportedly attacking another individual with a butter knife. Dakota L. Harris, 24, of Brighton, was charged on July 7, 2026 with a Class 3 felony count of aggravated battery and a Class A misdemeanor count of battery. The day prior on July 6, Harris allegedly struck another individual in the face with a closed fist and cut the same victim with a butter knife. The Jersey County State’s

GRANITE CITY – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced lane closures on westbound Interstate 270 from Illinois 3 to the Mississippi River in Madison County for road construction. Beginning at 6 a.m. Saturday, July 11, westbound I-270 traffic will be reduced to one lane, weather permitting. Two westbound lanes are expected to reopen by 6 p.m. Sunday, July 12. Motorists should expect delays and are encouraged to use alternate routes during this closure. Drivers are urged

WATERLOO - A search was underway Friday morning, July 10, 2026, in Monroe County, Ill., for a possible plane crash reported south of Waterloo, with local, state and federal authorities working to determine the aircraft’s last known location. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Department said it received reports of a possible plane crash around 2:30 a.m. Friday. After receiving the report, the sheriff’s department, the Waterloo Fire Department and Monroe County EMS responded to the are