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A Metro East man is behind bars after authorities say he set at least two buildings on fire this week.

ST. LOUIS COUNTY — A 62-year-old man was sentenced to life in prison without parole on Friday in the shooting death of his girlfriend, the St. Louis County prosecutor's office said in a news release.

A man accused in a fatal hit-and-run crash Wednesday morning in Belleville is now behind bars on a felony charge.

A pedestrian died in the accident Wednesday morning.

Columnist Bill McClellan writes: Crime has continued to go down. Good work by Chief Tracy, but this hasn’t been happening in a vacuum.

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Museum (ISM) will be featured in this month’s virtual Centennial Speaker Series session, “Route 66 at 100 – An American Story,” at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10. The public is invited to join this free session celebrating the rich history and enduring legacy of the nation’s most iconic highway, and registration is available online . The session will introduce Research Route 66, a collaboration of libraries, museums and archives

ST. CLAIR COUNTY – St. Clair County voters will encounter several contested races and questions on their ballots for the Nov. 3, 2026, general elections. In the County Clerk race, Republican Gary Hursey faces Democrat Laura Kaemmerer to replace current County Clerk Thomas Holbrook, who is not seeking re-election. County Treasurer Andrew Lopinot is running for re-election as a Democrat against Republican challenger Myki Rhodes. On the County Board of Review, another incumbent Democrat, Irm

CARBONDALE, Ill. — Five Southern Illinois University Carbondale undergraduate students will examine the keys in evaluating how we determine leaders during a SIU Student Speakers Forum on Tuesday, Oct. 27, in Morris Library’s John C. Guyon Auditorium. This semester’s topic is “Rethinking Leadership and Loyalty: Evaluating Those We Follow.” The free, public forum is from 7 to 8 p.m. The forums, which happen each semester, began in spring 2002. The forum will also

EDWARDSVILLE - Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation brings its Land of Smiles program to Goshen Elementary School, on October 27, 2026 with two programs (2:00 p.m. and 2:35 p.m.). Land of Smiles is a free interactive educational program that makes learning about oral hygiene, nutrition, and regular dental checkups fun and engaging. Featuring characters like Captain Super Grin, Terri Tooth Fairy, Flossy Gummer, and their playful nemesis, Cazzidy Cavity, Land of Smiles captivates young audiences

MARYVILLE – A new restroom facility is coming to Drost Park in Maryville with the help of $90,000 in state funding secured by State Senator Erica Harriss (56th-Glen Carbon). “Whether you're taking the kids to the playground, enjoying the walking trails or spending an afternoon at the lake, Drost Park has something for everyone,” said Senator Harriss. “I'm glad to work with Mayor White and the Village to help make this improvement possible for the families who enjoy the

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) today announced that he has helped secure $34.9 million in federal funding for SUL4R-PLUS Illinois, a sulfur fertilizer manufacturing facility in Marissa to support a nearly $70 million expansion. “I’m thrilled to see this major investment coming to Marissa,” said Bost. “Agriculture is the backbone of Southern Illinois’ economy, and investments like this are a win for job growth, manufacturing, and the hardworking