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Antonio Belli-Espejo, 27, and Irais Martinez Santos, 26, of the 10100 block of Chaucer Avenue in Overland, were each charged with felony child abuse.

GLEN CARBON – When Girl Scout Cadettes focus on an issue they care about, learn the facts, and take action to make a difference, they gain the confidence and skills that will catapult them to lifelong success. It all adds up to the Girl Scout Silver Award – the highest honor a Cadette in grades 6-8 can achieve. Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois is pleased to announce this year’s class of Silver Award Girl Scouts who were honored at the annual Recognition of Excellence ceremony

EDWARDSVILLE — Yesterday, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) convened her bipartisan Agriculture Advisory Council at the National Corn to Ethanol Research Center (NCERC) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. The Congresswoman answered questions on needed improvements to the Farm Bill, upcoming USDA reorganization, protecting funding for agricultural research institutions, support for farmers facing tariff and export market issues and how Congress is working to address fertilizer

SPRINGFIELD – In honor and remembrance of all the Illinois State Police (ISP) officers who died in the line of duty, the Illinois State Police (ISP) and the Illinois State Police Heritage Foundation (ISPHF) held the 1st Annual Memorial Park Ceremony today. The ISP Memorial Park, completed in 2018, was built to honor the lives and memories of the fallen heroes of ISP. Inscribed on the wall are the names of every ISP officer who gave their life in service. “By the grace of God we ar

GRANITE CITY – A Granite City resident accused of working with two juveniles to rob a minor victim of their shoes and cell phone faces felony charges in Madison County. Athan M. McCracken, 18, of Granite City, was charged on May 4, 2026 with one count each of robbery (a Class 2 felony) and Mob Action (a Class 4 felony). On March 19, 2026, McCracken and two juvenile suspects, ages 17 and 16, allegedly acted together and without legal authority in punching and kicking a 16-year-old victim.

EDWARDSVILLE - Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has once again earned Gold Tier recognition as a 2026-2027 Military Friendly® School. The selection places the University among the top 10% of institutions nationwide for its commitment to serving military-affiliated students, including active-duty service members, veterans and military-connected families. The prestigious designation is awarded by Military Friendly®, a VIQTORY company, and is based on a rigorous, data-driven evaluation

SPRINGFIELD, IL. - The Illinois Police Memorial Committee held their 41st annual ceremony at the Capitol Thursday to pay tribute to fallen officers and their families. State Representative C.D. Davidsmeyer joined law enforcement officers, fellow legislators, and community members to honor the lives and service of those who made the ultimate sacrifice. "This solemn ceremony honors the bravery, service, and sacrifice of those who lost their lives in the line of duty," Rep. Davidsmeyer said.

ROXANA – Four high school seniors from the metro area have earned Phillips 66 Community STEM Scholarships, recognizing their academic excellence and commitment to careers that will power a more innovative energy future. Wesley LeBrun (Alton High School), Kinley Lucas (Southwestern CUSD #9), Shane Box (Collinsville High School), and Dylan Brueggeman (Edwardsville High School) are among the 54 students nationwide selected from a competitive pool of applicants planning to stud

GLEN CARBON – Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois presented the Thanks Badge II and Honor Pin to two outstanding volunteers at the annual Recognition of Excellence awards ceremony. Kathy Arend from Highland was awarded the Thanks Badge II while Carrie Davitz from Belleville was awarded the Honor Pin. The Thanks Badge II honors a previous Thanks Badge recipient who has continued to provide exemplary service in a leadership role resulting in a measurable impact that benefits the entire Girl Scout

ALTON - Shannon Beloit always knew she wanted to be a teacher. Beloit teaches at the Early Childhood Center in the Alton Community Unit School District #11. This Teacher Appreciation Week, she is reflecting on the decision that brought her to Alton and her love for working with young kids. “Becoming a teacher made sense,” she said. “I knew I wanted to do something that impacted others and would never be boring.” Early childhood education is certainly far from boring.

ALTON - Tori Lonsdale hopes to inspire her students like her teachers did for her. Lonsdale teaches kindergarten and first grade at Mark Twain School in the Alton Community Unit School District #11. This Teacher Appreciation Week, she’s expressing her gratitude for the people who pushed her to success and following in their footsteps as an educator. “When I was younger, I felt very inspired and seen by my teachers and I always wanted to be like them,” she remembered. “A

New cultivars and old favorites are shown and sold by the area’s top growers, who are on hand to give plant care advice and share information about their organization. Included […]

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The upcoming special exhibition at the Stephen and Peter Sachs Museum explores the myriad ways that different cultures represent plants and gardens through literary media, such as herbals, novels, poems, […]

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Strowger 11 Digit Dial Phone (circa 1907) Kellogg Model 925 Monophone (circa 1930s) Stromberg Carlson Model 1191 Fatboy 8 Button Intercom (circa 1930s) Western Electric 302 Multi-Line Rotary Phone (circa […]

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The geometric and glowing art of HYBYCOZO is coming to St. Louis this spring and summer, on display for daytime visitors of the Missouri Botanical Garden and during special illuminated […]

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