SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police (ISP) welcomed eight new Troopers today from Cadet Class 153 at a graduation ceremony at the Illinois State Police Academy in Springfield. ? The new Troopers will report to five ISP Troop locations throughout the state on Sunday, April 12, 2026. ? Cadet Class 153 marks the 24th cadet class graduation under Governor JB Pritzker and ISP Director Brendan F. Kelly. ?Since 2019, 721 troopers have joined ISP. One of the graduates will report
GRANITE CITY – A Granite City man accused of “driving through a field” during a reckless high-speed flight from police faces felony charges for his latest such offense. John M. Shea, 36, of Granite City, was charged with two Class 3 felony counts of aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer on March 25, 2026. Shea allegedly knowingly attempted to flee from a Granite City police officer who had signaled for Shea to stop the vehicle he was driving on Jan. 7
EDWARDSVILLE – The following students have been named to the Honor Roll at Metro-East Lutheran High School for the third quarter of the 2025-2026 school year: Grade 9 – Honor Roll with High Distinction (g.p.a. 4.0) Alaina Cleveland, Shiloh Lucas Cook, Bethalto McKenzie Cordero, Collinsville Austin Imhoff, Alhambra Tessla McCallister, Collinsville Reagan Moss, Edwardsville Anna Mosser, Staunton Dani Spann, Collinsville Shane Stewart, O'Fallon Elise Terracina, Edwardsville
PAWNEE — Illinois State Police and the Illinois Capital Development Board broke ground today on a new canine training complex in Pawnee, launching an $8.9 million state investment that officials said will add two new buildings with upgraded kennels, training areas and office space. “Here in Illinois, we’re proud to support our State Police as they take innovative steps to reduce crime and protect the People of Illinois,” Gov. JB Pritzker said. “Upgrading ISP canine
On April 12, 1961, a 27-year-old Soviet pilot named Yuri Gagarin became the first human being to travel into space. Lifted by the Vostok 1 spacecraft, he completed one orbit of Earth in about 108 minutes before returning safely. At the time, the flight mattered because it proved that a person could survive launch, weightlessness, and reentry—questions that had not been answered with certainty. It also reshaped global competition in science and technology during the Cold War, pushing governments
The National Museum of Transportation is proud to announce a special exhibition celebrating the 100th anniversary of historic Route 66. Titled “Roads, River, Rooms, and Reels,” the exhibit will open […]
The High Low Gallery presents a new exhibition, Night Comfort, featuring works by St. Louis artist Jeremy Rabus, opening Friday, March 27 and running through Sunday, June 14. Night Comfort explores nostalgia through […]
ST. LOUIS - We have a warmer Sunday ahead with temperatures returning to the 80s! Clouds and sun mix with a general increase in cloudiness as we go through the day. Southwesterly winds also ramp up, gusting to around 30 mph. Later this afternoon through the evening we'll have some scattered showers around and possibly [...]
Begin Again: 50 Years and Counting marks Laumeier’s 50th anniversary by celebrating five decades of artist commissions and exhibitions. Featuring hundreds of artists and rarely seen works from Laumeier’s collection, […]
President Trump’s deportation campaign has reached deep into agricultural regions that rely heavily on immigrant labor, including raids on farms and at meat-packing facilities.
EDWARDSVILLE - A late-night crash on Illinois Route 157 in Edwardsville left a motorcyclist seriously injured Saturday, prompting an emergency response that initially included a helicopter call and led authorities to close the roadway for hours. The crash occurred about 10 p.m. Saturday, April 11, 2026, on Illinois 157 near Esic Drive, authorities said. A motorcyclist was seriously injured. Authorities said a helicopter was initially called to the scene, but they confirmed that two people wer
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