MARINE - Madison County Coroner Nicholas P. Novacich on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, identified a 24-year-old Marine man who died after being struck by a vehicle early in the morning along Illinois State Route 4. The man was identified as Tyler C. Robinson, 24, of Marine. Robinson was found alongside the roadway on Illinois State Route 4, about 0.4 miles south of Illinois State Route 143, according to information released by the coroner’s office. Illinois State Police received a call at approximately
EDWARDSVILLE - Jude Jones, a senior pitcher and outfielder for the Jersey Community High School baseball team, has enjoyed a good season for the Panthers. He has emerged as an ace pitcher for the Panthers. Jersey has enjoyed one of its better seasons in some time and is currently 19-11 going into the final week of the regular season. Jude is a Sparklight Male Athlete Of The Month for the Panthers. In a game against Edwardsville May 15, 2026, at Tom Pile Field, Jones pitched well, going four
JERSEYVILLE - The Jerseyville Police Department has added a new officer to its ranks, announcing that Police Officer Ruf will soon begin academy training before starting field work. The department said in a statement that it would like to welcome Officer Ruf to the Jerseyville Police Department. Officer Ruf will attend SWIC Police Academy for 16 weeks, the department said. After completing the academy, he will begin a 12-week field training program, according to the statement.
The Black Crowes’ Chris Robinson says anger prompted him to make moves in 2015 that wound up breaking up the band.In an interview on Jay Mohr’s Mohr Stories podcast, Chris discussed…
A Missouri bill that could have cleared the way for Waymo to launch fully driverless taxis in St. Louis failed to reach the governor last week before the end of this year's legislative session, delaying the highly-anticipated rideshare service.
ALTON - Riverbend residents can join the 21st annual Memorial Day Sunset Ceremony to pay tribute to service members who made the ultimate sacrifice. At 6:30 p.m. on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25, 2026, a group will gather at Alton National Cemetery for a ceremony featuring veteran speaker Joseph Boston, the Alton High School ROTC, a prayer led by Mayor David Goins, a gun salute by the Alton VFW, and patriotic music. The goal, explained organizer Bob Baird, is to honor fallen service members
ST. LOUIS – U.S. District Judge Henry E. Autrey on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, sentenced a man who recorded his sexual abuse of an 8-year-old to 25 years in prison. Jacob J. Hampton, 33, placed a hidden camera in a bathroom to record an 8-year-old girl. Police found images on Hampton’s phone of Hampton abusing the victim, as well as child sexual abuse material that he’d obtained online. Hampton, of O’Fallon, Missouri, pleaded guilty in January of 2025 to one count o
EDWARDSVILLE/GLEN CARBON - Public universities develop and nurture the workforce of the future and are critical to our state's economic growth. Institutions like Southern Illinois University Edwardsville prepare students for successful careers in nursing, education, health, business, neuroscience, and engineering, who contribute to the economy and shape the world. SIUE has a remarkable economic impact throughout the state and region. The university generates over $1.3 billion in economic impact,
A major milestone for Missouri radiation survivors. More than $100 million has been paid out to Missourians exposed to radioactive waste linked to the Manhattan Project.
BETHALTO – A Bethalto man accused of causing a police officer’s injury during a high-speed police chase remains in custody on his latest set of felony charges. Taylor J. Leonard, 32, of Bethalto, was charged on May 11, 2026 with three Class 4 felony counts of aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer and a Class A misdemeanor count of driving while license is suspended. Leonard allegedly knowingly attempted to flee at over 21 miles per hour above the legal speed
JERSEYVILLE — Jerseyville’s Memorial Day ceremony will be held Monday, May 25, 2026, with Jerseyville’s Veterans of Foreign Wars 4528 hosting, according to the Veterans Assistance Commission of Jersey County. The day will begin with a parade at 9 a.m. Monday on West Prairie Street next to Wells Norris in Jerseyville. The Jerseyville Memorial Day Parade will proceed north on State Street, then east on Pearl Street, and continue east to Oak Grove Cemetery, a route listed as
Upcoming Events TROY, IL. — The Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine Chamber of Commerce invites professionals from across the region to attend its upcoming Business Builder Series: Presenting, Networking & Leading with Impact Workshop on Tuesday, May 19 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Tri-Township Public Library. This interactive, hands-on workshop is designed to help participants build confidence, strengthen professional relationships, and elevate their communication skills in a variety
ST. LOUIS, MO. — Soldiers Memorial Military Museum will hold its annual Memorial Day Observance on Monday, May 25 at 10:00 AM. This event is free and open to the public. This powerful event honors the memory of America’s fallen service members and includes a wreath-laying ceremony and musical tribute. There will be various musical selections performed, including the National Anthem, “God Bless America,” and more. At the wreath-laying ceremony, yellow carnations will b
Grateful Dead drummer Mickey Hart is hoping to get his hands on a very personal piece of Dead memorabilia.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer posted a photo on social…
GODFREY – A new shared-use path in Godfrey may soon be in the early planning stages. Village trustees are set to consider a proposal from Oates Associates to perform a Concept Plan Study for a new shared-use path at a not-to-exceed cost of $9,900 at their May 19, 2026 meeting. The proposed path would branch off from the F.E. Widman Trail at Rocky Fork Road, then run south along Boy Scout Lane before turning west along West Delmar Avenue and routing back to the F.E. Widman Trail at LaVista
The annual event brings together more than 1,000 officers from 121 agencies, running nearly 1,000 miles across Missouri to raise awareness and funds for Special Olympics athletes.
ALTON - Alton High School’s Class of 2026 received their diplomas after inspiring student speeches and musical performances on Saturday, May 16, 2026. The presentation of diplomas was done by the Alton Community Unit School District No. 11 Board of Education. The ceremony was led by Alton High School Principal Stacie Franke, and Alton School District Superintendent Elaine Kane presented the “Platinum Alphas” as Alton School Board members presented diplomas to class members.
WASHINGTON — A coalition of Democratic attorneys general and governors sued the U.S. Department of Education on Tuesday over forthcoming regulations that will impose new borrowing limits for students pursuing certain advanced degree programs. The lawsuit — filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland — challenges a portion of the incoming federal student […]
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