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The 2026 festival will take over Chicago's Grant Park between July 30 and Aug. 2.

EDWARDSVILLE – For several days beginning Monday, March 23, access to and from Main Street will be blocked at Vandalia Street as part of the ongoing water main replacement project. The closure is expected to last up to five days, weather permitting. However, while eastbound and westbound access will not be possible, drivers already on Main Street will be able to continue north or south through the intersection while this work is underway. Drivers will be able to bypass the East Vandalia

St. Peters and Cottleville residents can safely destroy unneeded documents by bringing them to a large mobile shredder on April 11 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Environmental Services Building, 135 Ecology Drive, St. Peters.

Health care providers will tell you your body functions as a whole. If you have heart issues, for example, other body parts can be impacted. That’s evident in our mouth, where poor oral health has been linked to an increased risk of heart disease and diabetes. Now, here’s another connection to add to your oral health checklist: issues with your teeth and gums could be a sign of osteoporosis . That’s a condition that weakens the bones and puts them at greater risk of breaking.

MoDOT crews will close and shift several lanes of Interstate 270 near Ladue Road overnight this week and next week.

JERSEYVILLE — Jersey Community High School opened its softball season with an 11-0 home win over Collinsville, a result that also marked Head Coach Chelsey Crnokrak’s 100th career victory as a varsity head coach. Jersey scored three runs in the first inning, six in the second, and two more in the fourth to secure the season-opening triumph over the visiting Kahoks. The Jersey girls softball team members are Sparklight Female Athletes of the Month for the Panthers. Paxton

Billy Idol is bringing his live show to Las Vegas once again.The "Rebel Yell" rocker has announced dates for his new Billy Idol: Hot in the City residency at the BleauLive Theater…

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A St. Charles man and woman are behind bars after an investigation revealed serious concerns about a toddler in their care, including repeated allegations of sexual abuse. Police say there could be additional victims and urge anyone with relevant information to come forward.

The Missouri Department of Conservation is leading an effort to remove invasive carp from Creve Coeur Lake, in partnership with the U.S. Geological Survey, St. Louis County Parks and Recreation, and research fish biologists from the Columbia Environmental Research Center.

JERSEYVILLE — Jersey Community Unit School District No. 100 has recognized high school student Cloud Sutton, the district’s Illinois State Board of Education student advisory member, for representing the district at the Student Advisory Council’s Student Summit 2026 in Springfield. The Jersey Community School District said Sutton and his group presented on school culture and chronic absenteeism, sharing “important insights and ideas to help improve schools across

The DOJ is filled with grossly incompetent prosecutors these days. It’s a bunch of subservients acting in obeisance to the zenith of gross incompetence: the current President of the United States. When not being sidelined by judges for not being legally appointed, the handpicked losers of Trump’s DOJ Revenge Squad are being shut out by […]

JERSEY - Jersey Community Middle School wrestling returned from Northern Illinois University after placing seventh as a team at the IESA State Tournament and setting a school record with six All-State medalists, according to Jersey Community Unit School District No. 100. The Jersey Community Middle School wrestlers are Sparklight Male Athletes of the Month for Jersey. The Panthers competed at Northern Illinois University in the state tournament, where Colton Mueller finished second at 275 pounds

The Academy of Game Art Bundle teaches you the basics of how to create video game art. You’ll learn how to use Inkscape to create logos, 2D backgrounds, pre-defined modules, UI designs, and characters. A course on using DragonBones will teach you how to animate your characters as well. The bundle is on sale for […]

SWANSEA – State Senator Christopher Belt will host a Women Veterans Appreciation Luncheon to recognize the invaluable contributions of women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. “Women veterans have played a vital role in our nation’s history, and this luncheon is a chance to celebrate their courage, dedication and achievements,” said Belt (D-Swansea). “I encourage all women veterans in the area to join us for this special event.” The luncheon

Cathi Utley, who manages the Hermann Advertiser-Courier newspaper, spent a few hours in the Franklin County jail before her lawyer appealed the sentence.

Good Shepherd Lutheran School COLLINSVILLE - Good Shepherd Lutheran School in Collinsville, quarter three honor roll for 2025-2026. High Honor Roll with Distinction (Gr. 7&8 - GPA 4.00+) 8th Grade: Will B., Isabella B., Agnes H., Sydney H., Jacob K., Piper M., Livy P., Caroline S. 7th Grade: Alison B., Vivian C., Molly F., Lola F., Lena G., Connor J., Adelynn M., Bhavneet S., Lily W. High Honor Roll (Gr. 5&6 - GPA 3.51 to 4.0; Gr. 7&8 - GPA 3.51 to 3.99) 8th Grade: Ella F., Alexis K., Elise

A petition to force a statewide vote on Missouri’s gerrymandered congressional map was less than 200 signatures away from meeting its goal Tuesday as a Cole County judge heard arguments over the status of 100,000 signatures set aside in December. There is no doubt that People Not Politicians, the political action committee pushing for a […]