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SWANSEA — Soulcial Kitchen will host its monthly Block Party for Good in both Swansea and Alton on Friday, September 25. Neighbors can receive free groceries courtesy of the St. Louis Area Foodbank, access free health care resources, and enjoy freshly prepared food truck meals at no cost. Swansea: The gathering begins at 1:30 p.m. CT at Soulcial Park, 127 Northbelt East, with food from It’s a Wra p food truck. Alton: The gathering begins at 2:30 p.m. CT at Soulcial Square,

The crash occurred about 4:50 a.m. Thursday just east of Illinois Route 157.

SPRINGFIELD – Governor JB Pritzker has proclaimed September 21-27, 2026, as Rail Safety Week in Illinois. In recognition, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) and Operation Lifesaver, a national rail safety non-profit, are raising awareness with drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists on how to stay safe around railroad tracks and trains. “Rail Safety Week reminds us of the dangers associated with highway-rail crossings, and the importance of looking and listening near railways,”

NEW BADEN – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that one lane in each direction of Interstate 64 will be closed between Illinois 4 and the Clinton County line near New Baden beginning Thursday, Sept. 24, for roadway maintenance. The nightly lane closures will occur from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. and are expected to continue through late fall 2026, weather permitting. Motorists should expect delays and are encouraged to use alternate routes during this closure. Drivers ar

GODFREY - Community members can enjoy a special orchestra concert while supporting Alton Community Unit School District #11 and The Nature Institute. At 6 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, The Nature Institute will host the Alton High School orchestra for an outdoor concert titled “Dance in the Woods.” The concert serves as a fundraiser for The Nature Institute. Laura Plummer, the orchestra director, noted that the annual concert is a fun way to connect with the community while

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) today announced that $1 million has been secured through the Environmental Protection Agency for water main replacement projects in Teutopolis. “Reliable water infrastructure is something every community depends on,” said Bost. “The funding will help Teutopolis replace aging water lines to strengthen an essential service for families and businesses across the village. Making sure our communities have access to clean and

A St. Louis family has agreed to a $1.7 million settlement in a wrongful death lawsuit against a police officer who shot and killed their son in 2019.

ST. LOUIS - Police are seeking the public's help in identifying a suspect wanted in multiple garage and shed burglaries across south St. Louis. According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (SLMPD), officers have been investigating at least five burglaries at various locations in the Boulevard Heights and Holly Hills neighborhoods. Investigators determined that [...]

EDWARDSVILLE — With a consistent voting record supporting Illinois manufacturers and the state’s business community, State Senator Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) earned a 90 percent rating on the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association’s (IMA) 2025-2026 Legislator Report Card, ranking him among the top lawmakers in the Senate. “Manufacturers are creating jobs, investing in our communities and helping drive our economy, but too often they are forced to deal with higher

The world, including the U.S., agreed that rising seas will not change national borders even as small islands disappear.

CHICAGO –The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) , the state’s college access and financial aid agency, is pleased to announce the 2026-27 Financial Aid Application Completion Recognition of Excellence Honorees . These Illinois public and private high schools have attained outstanding financial aid application completion rates-- demonstrating ongoing support for their students through the financial aid process. This recognition celebrates each school’s dedication t

JERSEYVILLE - Jersey Community Unit School District No. 100 announced on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026, that Islee Hileman and Haven Davenport, members of the JCHS Class of 2027, have been named Commended Students in the National Merit Scholarship Program for their performance on qualifying tests. “Commended students are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise demonstrated by their outstanding performance on qualifying tests,” the district said in its announcement.

Dorothy Slaughter's son, 36-year-old Omar Zulueta Jr., was shot and killed by a St. Louis University security officer in June 2021.

GRANITE CITY – Two area sex offenders accused of failing to register with local authorities face felony charges in Madison County. Allen L. Kearnes, 20, listed as homeless with a previous address in the 2900 block of Myrtle Avenue in Granite City, faces a Class 3 felony count of unlawful failure to register as a sex offender and a Class A misdemeanor count of child sex offender present at a public park. The newest charges against Kearnes were filed on Sept. 8, 2026, and stem from offenses

Back to school season means youngsters spending time in locker rooms and college students doing the same in dormitory bathrooms. Despite everyone’s best efforts, the floors in those spaces have a reputation of not being the cleanest. Quickly doing your business while barefoot may seem like no problem. But lingering on the floor may be a virus that causes painful plantar warts. “Plantar warts are one of the most common skin lesions we’ll see in our office,” says Marc Leonard

ALTON - The community can bring their pets out for a fun day in Alton while supporting a pet food pantry initiative. From 2–4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026, The Episcopal Parish of Alton will host their third annual Dawgs 4 Paws at St. Paul’s in Alton. There will be vendors, a silent auction, live music, food, pet blessings, free rabies and distemper vaccines and more family- and pet-friendly fun. The goal is to raise money for the church’s pet food pantry, which supplies