ALTON — Senior Margaret Powers has been named the latest Remarkable Redbird and is recognized for her kindness, perseverance, and dedication to making a difference in the lives of young children. Margaret has a strong passion for giving back, particularly to students at the Early Childhood Center in the Alton School District. She is one of more than 15 upperclassmen selected to work alongside teachers and children, gaining valuable hands-on experience while supporting early childhood education
COLLINSVILLE - Last week, the Collinsville Police Department, working with more than a dozen other local agencies and the Collinsville Community Unit School District #10, conducted a multi-agency active-shooter drill at Dorris Intermediate School. Collinsville Deputy Fire Chief Kevin Reis, who organized the training exercise, said the drill was designed to strengthen coordination among responding agencies during a high-risk incident. “The recent Active Shooter Drill proved to be a highly
EAST ST. LOUIS – Illinois State Police (ISP) conducted a violent crime suppression detail on April 8 - 9, 2026, in St. Clair and Madison counties, focusing its efforts on East St. Louis and neighboring Metro East communities. The operation utilized intelligence and technology to focus enforcement efforts on known high crime areas, violent offenders, and structured criminal groups in the communities of the Metro East. Detail Results: Arrests: 20 Felony Charges: 30 Criminal Charges:
CHICAGO — Today, Governor JB Pritzker highlighted new federal data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) showing Illinois’ gross domestic product (GDP) has surpassed $1.2 trillion — reflecting steady growth and resilience amid ongoing national economic uncertainty driven by the Trump Administration. “New federal data confirms Illinois is continuing to move in the right direction,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “Even as families and businesses navigate
DECATUR, Ill. — Yesterday, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) visited the Empowerment Opportunity Center in Decatur to tour the facility and discuss the services they provide to the community, including childcare, energy assistance, support for seniors, and the Empower Pantry. During her visit, the Congresswoman toured the facility, spent time with children in the childcare center, and sat down with the leadership team and Board Chairman. "I had the privilege of visiting the Empowerment
SPRINGFIELD – Today, over 200 concerned Illinoisans gathered at the Illinois State Capitol for the Illinois Environmental Council’s annual Environmental Lobby Day to meet with their legislators about pressing environmental legislative priorities. Advocates, faith leaders, and youth from across the state rallied in support of three major bills: the POWER Act (SB4016/HB5513), which protects our water, energy, ratepayers, and frontline communities from data center impacts; the Wetlands
The Stifel Theatre hosted me era of the U.S. ski team on Wednesday, April 8, for an advanced screening of their docuseries "On the Edge: World Cup Ski Racing.”
ALTON - April is Autism Awareness Month, and the Alton Police Department says it is showing support for individuals and families in the community affected by autism by allowing officers to wear a special Autism Awareness shoulder patch. The Alton Police Department said officers are authorized to wear the patch year-round, even though it is being highlighted during April, “as a symbol of our continued commitment to understanding, compassion, and meaningful engagement with those on the autis
Homicide detectives with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department have identified a man found stabbed to death in the city’s Greater Ville neighborhood.
John Mellencamp is ready to give fans some insight into his song lyrics.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer is releasing the new lyric book John Mellencamp: The Songbook: 50 Years…
The most popular tour at the Anheuser-Busch Brewery invites guests to take a closer look at the historic campus and brewing methods. As you visit the Budweiser Clydesdale paddock and […]
More than 40 large-scale photographs created in China between 1993 and 2006 make up Looking Back Toward the Future at the Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum. Featuring the work of […]
ELSAH - 3 Rivers Farm in Elsah will host their annual plant sale with a variety of plants, herbs, vegetables, and fun for the community to enjoy. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, April 25 and 26, and May 2 and 3, 2026, community members can stop by the farm at 22935 Chautauqua Road in Elsah. Owner Amy Cloud noted that they have plenty of "tried and true varieties” as well as a few new plants for customers to try. She believes the sale is a great chance to engage with a
WOOD RIVER – The Wood River Police Department has secured new body cameras and related equipment for the next decade. Wood River City Council members unanimously approved a purchasing agreement between the city and Axon Enterprises, Inc. for police body cameras and associated equipment and software at their April 6, 2026 meeting . The agreement totals $313,128.12 to rent 20 Axon body cameras, three docking charging stations and wall mounts, as well as unlimited cloud storage, 21 user
EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville Police officers responded about 10 p.m. on Saturday, April 11, 2026, to a traffic incident on Illinois State Route 157 involving a motorcycle and a vehicle that left two people seriously injured and prompted a multi-hour road closure, authorities said in an update on Monday, April 13, 2026. A Toyota Camry was traveling northbound on Illinois State Route 157 passing Mengstrasse when a northbound Suzuki motorcycle struck the rear of the vehicle, police said. The driver
ST. LOUIS COUNTY - The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office on Sunday, April 12, 2026, filed felony charges against a 62-year-old Florissant man accused of shooting another man during an argument in the 13000 block of East Lakeridge Drive. Prosecutors charged William Borak, 62, of the 7700 block of Woodstock Road in Florissant, Mo., with first-degree assault or attempt, armed criminal action, and unlawful use of a weapon, the office said in a statement dated April 12, 2026.
Robots are being spotted at City Museum just in time for the VEX Robotics World Championship being held April 21-30 at the America's Center convention complex in St. Louis. These […]
Now open at the World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries, Charles Houska: Master of Play is a retrospective of the St. Louis artist’s work over his impressive 25-plus-year career, […]
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