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Watchdog report finds SLPS loses $2,360 per student annually from tax incentives for developers
Mike White, former Illini coach and Rams assistant coach, dead at 89
White led Illinois from 1980-87, taking the team to the Rose Bowl in the 1983 season. He was a Rams assistant when they won the Super Bowl after the 1999 season.
Local Hanukkah events increase security after mass shooting
The ADL said that the spirit of togetherness is paired with practical steps to keeping public events safe.
Alton Seeks Proposals For Wadlow Town Center Development
ALTON – Alton officials on Monday took the first step towards redeveloping a former golf course in a key commercial area of the city. Committee of the Whole members voted unanimously on Monday to approve a resolution directing the Director of Planning and Development to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the development of the Wadlow Town Center. Alderwoman Patricia Ford was absent. “ Wadlow Town Center” refers to the former site of the Robert P. Wadlow Golf Course,
St. Louisans test luck after Powerball grows to $1B
The odds of winning tonight‘s jackpot are one in nearly 300,000,000.
Ankle monitor disabled before Sunset Hills murder: Records
Joseph Marino’s plea deal allowed his record to be wiped clean after less than two years of completing probation.
Boil advisory in effect for areas in Mitchell after water break
According to the Mitchell Public Water District, a water break occurred.
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The UK Has It Wrong On Digital ID. Here’s Why.
In late September, the United Kingdom’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his government’s plans to introduce a new digital ID scheme in the country to take effect before the end of the Parliament (no later than August 2029). The scheme will, according to the Prime Minister, “cut the faff” in proving people’s identities by creating a virtual ID on personal […]
Columbia schools sue to block law expanding reach of Missouri charter schools
Missouri’s fourth-largest school district sued the state Monday to prevent establishment of a new charter school in Boone County. Columbia Public Schools wants the courts to declare a law passed in 2024 unconstitutional, arguing that it is a local law for one county masquerading as a general law for the entire state. The district waited […]
Styx announces new tour dates with Cheap Trick
Styx has announced a string of tour dates with special guest Cheap Trick.The two bands will team up for five shows, starting May 16 in Little Rock, Arkansas, and wrapping…
Cocktails-to-go law goes in effect next year for Illinois
The law, which takes effect on July 1, 2026, aims to support restaurants that have relied on cocktails-to-go as a vital revenue stream during the pandemic.
U.S. Attorney's Office announces results of "Operation Safe Christmas"
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS — A coordinated fugitive apprehension effort involving federal and state law enforcement agencies resulted in 63 arrests, the seizure of 2.5 pounds of narcotics and $15,000 in U.S. currency, officials announced Monday, Dec. 15, 2025. The weeklong operation, dubbed “Operation Safe Christmas,” was conducted across multiple counties in Illinois and in Atlanta, Georgia. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Illinois said the operation
Missouri state Sen. Steve Roberts and accuser settle, again, before trial in St. Louis
State senator Steve Roberts sued accuser for breaching settlement agreement. Trial was to begin Monday.
Table tennis fan Peter Gabriel ‘delighted’ his song is featured in ‘Marty Supreme’
The Peter Gabriel track “I Have the Touch” is featured on the soundtrack of the new Timothée Chalametmovie Marty Supreme, about a table tennis prodigy. In a post on Instagram, Gabriel says he's…
Metro-East Lutheran Students Shine at ILMEA Festival
EDWARDSVILLE - Metro-East Lutheran High School musicians participated in the Illinois Music Educators Association District 6 Festival recently, showcasing their talents in various ensembles. The students representing MELHS at the ILMEA District 6 Festival were as follows: Dean Hemmer - Senior Band - Trombone Ganyn Krausz - Senior Chorus - Bass I Rebekah Lindsey - Senior Chorus - Soprano I Emilia Malcomb - Senior Treble Chorus - Alto II Kaitlyn Peterson - Senior Chorus - Soprano
Missouri plans to simplify deer hunting and CWD management
Missouri deer hunters could see major changes to hunting regulations next year after the Missouri Conservation Commission gave initial approval to a proposal aimed at simplifying regulations while still limiting the spread of chronic wasting disease (CWD).
Police seek help in Cahokia Heights double homicide
The Major Case Squad believes this was a targeted attack.
BJ's Printables Female Athletes of the Month: Katie Albrecht and Dani Spann Lead Bowling Honors at MELHS
EDWARDSVILLE - Metro-East Lutheran High School’s girls bowling team earned recognition at the recent Gateway Metro Conference Bowling Tournament, held earlier this month. The MELHS' strong performance was highlighted by individual honors for several players. Katie Albrecht and Dani Spann were named to the First Team All-Conference, with Spann achieving the highest girls' score of the day. Both Spann and teammate Charlotte Smith set career-best match scores during the tournament.
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