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MADISON COUNTY - Illinois State Police Troop 8 responded to a three-vehicle crash with reported injuries on the southbound Interstate 255 at Gateway Commerce Drive in Madison County at about 3:32 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, 2026. The three-vehicle crash shut down all southbound lanes, and the ISP diverted traffic from the area. Preliminary information from Illinois State Police indicates injuries were reported, though no additional details were immediately available. "All southbound lanes of IL-255

A man suffered serious injuries in a chemical fire behind a body shop Wednesday on Dorsett Road in Maryland Heights.

An off-duty New Baden police officer died overnight after being struck by a vehicle in rural Clinton County, Illinois.

I’m not here to kink shame or suggest sex work isn’t work. I’m not here to claim that every sex worker is a victim of sex trafficking. I’m not even here to suggest that government officials shouldn’t be allowed to exchange money for goods and sexual services. If they’re not on the clock, I’m not […]

Google has announced plans for a $15 billion investment in mid-Missouri that includes a new data center campus in New Florence.

WASHINGTON — The U.S. House passed a bill Wednesday that would require parental consent before a public elementary or middle school can update a student’s pronouns, gender markers or preferred name on records in order to receive federal funding.  The measure — which succeeded 217-198 — would also bar federal funding under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act […]

A Florissant man accused of stealing more than $250,000 from a grocery chain now faces federal charges.

A Granite City grandmother will get the honeymoon she never had. Cindy McCoy purchased a million-dollar scratch-off lottery ticket in Illinois last week.

A student-led research project at the University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL) has drawn praise from city officials, exploring ways St. Louis could address long-term budget challenges linked to tax-exempt properties.

Great Circle mainly served children who struggled to maintain placement in foster homes. Its residential treatment center closed in 2021.

Yes has released another song from their upcoming album, Aurora.After debuting the album’s title track in April, the band — currently made up of Steve Howe, Geoff Downes, Jon Davison, Billy…

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South St. Louis neighbors have complained for weeks that the failure to replace a sound-muffling wall at the range has subjected them to an oppressive barrage of gunfire noise.

GLEN CARBON - Illinois State Police Troop 8 responded to a serious crash involving an overturned commercial vehicle on Interstate 255 southbound south of Interstate 270 in Madison County near Glen Carbon at approximately 1:36 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. ISP reported injuries in the crash, according to preliminary information from the agency. I-255 southbound lanes in that vicinity were open following the crash, Illinois State Police said in a response at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.

ALTON - During their regular meeting on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, the Alton Community Unit School District #11 Board of Education approved a couple of key appointments. Starting this next school year, Michelle Sherwin will serve as the K–8 Behavior Systems Support Specialist, and Rebecca Huller will serve as the new Supervisor of Special Ed. Both appointments were unanimously approved; Board members Tiana Gipson, Jason Harrison, and David Lauschke were absent. Sherwin has a bachelor’s

GODFREY - Vitality Women's Clinic proudly celebrated its official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Wednesday, May 6 at 12:30 p.m., welcoming more than 40 attendees from across the Riverbend region for a meaningful afternoon of connection, collaboration, and community celebration. The event brought together representatives with State Representative Amy Elik’s office, representatives from OSF St. Anthony's Healthcare, CALC, the clinic’s Board of Directors, local businesses, churches, nonprofit

ALTON - The Alton Community Unit School District #11 Board of Education recognized two students as Optimist Students of the Month. During their regular meeting on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, the Board honored Alton Middle School student Caidyn Bey and Early Childhood Center student Zaiden Carter for their hard work and kindness. Alton Middle School Principal Dr. Brian Saenz said he was “so impressed” when getting to know Bey. An “exceptional” student athlete, Bey has

There were two rumors last week regarding the supposed “settlement” of Donald Trump’s ridiculously problematic lawsuit against his own IRS, asking for $10 billion. The first was that he was going to get an agreement to drop all audits of his taxes (and the taxes of his family members and businesses). The second was that […]