SPRINGFIELD, IL — 1st MidAmerica Credit Union announced the development of its newest branch in Springfield, located at 800 West Stanford Ave., furthering the credit union’s commitment to meeting members where they are and expanding access to convenient, relationship-focused financial services across Illinois. The branch will feature a design that reflects the evolving needs of members while maintaining the personalized service that has defined 1st MidAmerica for over 90 years. Th
ALTON - Sam’s Pawn Shop, a family-owned business at 208 E. Broadway in Alton, is closing after 35 years in business, with its final day set for Aug. 1, 2026, as the owners move toward an online-only business model, according to information provided by the shop. The closing sale includes fixtures, shelving and remaining inventory, and all outstanding pawns, loans and layaways must be redeemed by Aug. 1, 2026, the business said. The shop also said customers should stop in or call 618-462-5696
MARYVILLE - Maryville Women’s Center has moved to a new facility in Maryville after nearly 30 years in the community, relocating to 4972 State Route 159, according to an announcement dated June 10, 2026. The practice said the new office is about a mile from its previous location and is next to Walgreens and Domino’s. Maryville Women’s Center said its providers and staff are welcoming patients to the new building, which includes more exam rooms and updated amenities. “This
Phil Collins has addressed the supposed feud between him and Oasis, as both artists are due to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in November.In a…
ST. LOUIS, MO — The American Red Cross is declaring an emergency blood shortage as?the blood supply?fell nearly?25%?in June. Blood donors are urgently needed to give now to help ensure patients receive lifesaving medical care without delay .? The shortage is especially serious for platelets and types O positive and B negative blood. A steep decline in blood donations?since the end of May?has?created a growing gap between supply and patient need. Currently, Red Cross distributions
METRO EAST, Ill. — A rescue dog once enrolled in a shelter program for animals facing uncertain futures has been named Illinois’s Best in State in the Pet Lovers’ Choice Awards, the first fan-voted, nationally broadcast awards show celebrating America’s dogs and cats. Thor, adopted through CARE STL (Center for Animal Rescue and Enrichment of St. Louis), will represent Illinois in the national round beginning July 14. Three years ago, Thor was known as King Boo. Because
GLEN CARBON – Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois (GSofSI) welcomes three new members to their Board of Directors: Members-at-Large Erin Barriger and Abigail Zajac, as well as ex-officio Girl Board Member Anna Kennedy. They were elected by council delegates during the organization’s annual meeting this spring. GSofSI’s Board of Directors assist the council with strategic planning, financial oversight, fund development, and interaction with the community. Erin Barriger is the Directo
The central theme of Walled Culture the book (free digital versions available) is the growing incompatibility between traditional copyright law and the digital, online world. The culmination of that process was the EU Copyright Directive, passed in 2019. The Directive was supposed to be transposed into local laws by 2021, but a year after that deadline, many […]
St. Louis County leaders are considering new restrictions on panhandling that would prohibit "aggressive solicitation" and limit where and when people can ask for money in public.
WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh promised Tuesday to “put these years of high inflation behind us” and lower prices, including mortgage rates, for everyday Americans as inflation remains at the highest level in two years. Warsh appeared before lawmakers on Capitol Hill just after the government’s latest monthly inflation data showed a slight […]
WASHINGTON — Members of Congress from both parties indicated Tuesday they will support additional security funding for the U.S. Supreme Court after two justices testified about a sharp rise in threats. Associate Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett told lawmakers on the House panel that writes the court’s annual funding bill an increase is […]
WASHINGTON — Sen. Darline Graham joined the U.S. Senate Tuesday, temporarily filling the seat of her late brother, Lindsey Graham. Darline Graham was sworn in just a day after South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster appointed her, as a Republican, to serve out the remainder of her brother’s term. President Donald Trump recommended her to fill Lindsey Graham’s […]
GODFREY – A Godfrey resident remains in custody in Jersey County on charges of domestic battery and more. David L. Heape, 44, of Godfrey, was charged on July 10, 2026 in Jersey County court with one count each of domestic battery (a Class 4 felony), unlawful possession of methamphetamine (a Class 3 felony), unlawful interference with the reporting of domestic violence, and theft (both Class A misdemeanors). On July 9, 2026, Heape allegedly knowingly committed an act of domestic battery
As state and federal officials work to identify the source of the recent outbreak of the intestinal illness cyclosporiasis, Michigan health officials have identified lettuces or salad greens as one potential culprit. “Early information has shown lettuce as a common product that regularly comes up during the investigation,” said Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian, chief medical executive […]
The HBO documentary Billy Joel: And So It Goes is one of the nominees for the 2026 Humanitas Prizes.Established in 1974, The Humanitas Prizes honor “professional film and television writers whose work explores the…
Twelve Democratic-led states on Monday sued to block Paramount’s $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District for the Northern District of California, argues the merger violates Section 7 of the Clayton Act, a federal law prohibiting mergers that may substantially lessen competition or tend to create a monopoly. […]
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