ALTON — YWCA Southwestern Illinois is issuing a final call to the community to submit nominations for the 2026 Women of Distinction (WOD) program. Nominations will be accepted through Friday, January 16, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Each year, YWCA’s Women of Distinction program honors extraordinary women whose leadership, service, and commitment have made a lasting impact in their professions, communities, and beyond. Since its inception, the Women of Distinction Academy has grown to include
The Concrete Council of St. Louis is hosting its second Concrete Inspection Seminar sponsored by ACI Missouri, ACPA Missouri/Kansas, Horner & Shifrin, IRMCA, Kienstra, and Western Ready-Mix Inc. on Wednesday, January 28th at Maryland Heights Community Center, located at 2300 McKelvey Rd, Maryland Heights, Missouri 63043. The Concrete Inspection Seminar gathers highly knowledgeable voices in […]
Missouri U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley and four other Republican senators voted Thursday in favor of a Democratic-backed war powers resolution aimed at blocking President Donald Trump's ability to carry out additional military action against Venezuela without congressional approval.
The Center for Environmental Education and Training (CEET) at Saint Louis University will kick off its 2026 mental-health programming with “Mental Health Resiliency Training,” a morning session focused on building healthier, more resilient workplaces in the construction trades. The program will be held Friday, Feb. 13, from 7:30 to 10 a.m. at SLU’s Il Monastero, […]
ALTON - Alton resident and business owner Dan King will make his debut on the television game show Wheel of Fortune at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026 on KSDK Channel 5. King, owner of Heaterz Hot Chicken, will take a spin at the iconic puzzle wheel, buying vowels and consonants as he attempts to solve the puzzles. To celebrate King’s appearance, a watch party is scheduled at Alton Sports Tap starting at 5 p.m., ahead of the broadcast. Attendees can enjoy a chicken tender
GRANITE CITY – Scott Credit Union has announced the recipients of its 2025 “With You” Grant Program, recognizing two schools from the Granite City Community Unit School District #9 for their dedication to student success. Granite City High School and Grigsby Elementary School were recognized for their commitment to student success. The nominations were submitted by Denise Albrecht , a math teacher at GCHS and Marisela Luna , an ELL teacher at Grigsby and Maryville Elementary
“The Outsiders” Stays Gold in the New Musical at The Fabulous Fox by Pat Lindsey Before I rave about how exceptional Broadway’s choice of best musical in 2024 is, I have to admit that I never read the book, “The Outsiders.” The book was written about teenagers in Tulsa in 1967 by 18 year-old […]
SPRINGFIELD - In partnership with the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS), Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias announced the recipients of the third annual John Lewis Youth Leadership Award (JLYLA), honoring two outstanding young Illinois leaders whose service reflects the enduring legacy of the late Congressman John Lewis. Amari’ah Carter of Belleville and Jocelyn Solis of Rockford, both 21-years-old, were recognized for their exceptional leadership, civic engagemen
WOOD RIVER – Wood River first responders will use a former Madison County Housing Authority property for training purposes over the next few days, just before the building is set to be demolished and replaced. The Wood River Police and Fire Departments will use the former Stevens Building at 118 Haller St. for training purposes from Jan. 7-11, 2026 at no cost to the city under an agreement between the city and the Madison County Housing Authority (MCHA) approved by City Council members
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) invites families, wildlife watchers and nature lovers to experience eagle-watching events across the state this winter. The best time to see the majestic bald eagle in Illinois is during the winter when the raptors seek open water areas for fishing. Certain Illinois state parks and locations, including Starved Rock State Park in LaSalle County and the Illinois State Museum’s Dickson Mounds Museum in Fulton County,
David Byrne has recorded a cover of Olivia Rodrigo’s #1 hit "drivers license."The release is in conjunction with Rodrigo’s celebration of the fifth anniversary of the song’s release, with the…
An Atlanta, Georgia, man appeared in federal court Wednesday to be sentenced for stealing identities and checks that belonged to business owners in downstate Illinois.
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