O’FALLON, Ill. – HSHS Medical Group is pleased to announce that Dr. Aziz S. Alali, a board-certified neurosurgeon, has joined HSHS Medical Group Multispecialty Care at 3 St. Elizabeth’s Boulevard, Suite 5000 in O’Fallon. Dr. Alali will continue to see patients as a member of the team, providing advanced, compassionate care for brain and spine conditions. Dr. Alali specializes in the comprehensive care of brain and spinal disorders, with expertise in
PIERRON – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that rehabilitation of a crossing by CSX railroad on Illinois 143 between Main Street and Railroad Street in Bond County will require a full closure, beginning, weather permitting, Monday, March 23. A posted detour will be in place to safely guide motorists around the closure, which is expected to conclude on Friday, March 27. Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. Drivers ar
BELLEVILLE - An idea to improve the rider experience at bus stops without seating—often referred to as “forgotten stops”—has quickly become a transformative regional initiative. In less than a year, Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) and AARP in St. Louis, together with St. Clair County Transit District, Metro Transit and local government officials, have installed nine bus benches across the bi-state area, including two unveiled in Belleville during a Progressive Ribbon
CHESTERFIELD, MO. - An adult male pilot was killed early Tuesday, March 17, 2026, after a plane crashed at Spirit of St. Louis Airport in Chesterfield, Mo., and local police said federal aviation investigators will conduct the follow-up investigation. The pilot of the plane was pronounced dead at the scene. Police said there was no indication that any other occupants were on board. The St. Louis County Police Department Metro Air Support Unit’s Spirit of St. Louis Airport Detail is
ALTON - Alton High School students had the chance to share their experiences and opinions with administrators. During the inaugural Reimagine Alton High Workshop last week, students spoke with each other and administrators about their experiences in Alton Community Unit School District #11. Students addressed the graduation rate and attendance issues and shared their perspectives. “It was one of the best experiences that we've had with student voices,” said Alton High School
St. Patrick’s Day isn’t really “about” green beer—at least not at first. The holiday began as a religious feast day for a missionary bishop, and some of its most famous symbols (like shamrocks and snakes) are a mix of history, storytelling, and later marketing. A holiday that started in church, not in a parade St. Patrick’s Day began as a day on the Christian calendar. March 17 marks the death date traditionally linked to Patrick, a fifth-century religious
On March 17, 461, the Roman general Ricimer helped remove Emperor Majorian from power, a turning point in the long unraveling of the Western Roman Empire. Majorian had tried to rebuild a collapsing state through military reform, tighter administration, and campaigns meant to recover lost territory. His fall mattered because it showed how weak the imperial office had become: real authority was shifting to powerful military leaders who could make and break emperors. That pattern did not end with
GLEN CARBON – Constitution Bank has announced plans to open a new full-service branch in Glen Carbon, expanding its presence in Madison County and strengthening its commitment to serving local families, businesses, and communities. The new location, at 1 Junction Drive West, Suite A, will officially open on Monday, March 16, 2026. The Glen Carbon branch will offer a full range of personal and business banking services and features convenient drive-up banking lanes, an on-site ATM, and
GRANITE CITY – Granite City High School Principal Tim McChristian is pleased to announced that 14 students from the Granite City High School graduating class of 2026 have been designated as 2026-27 Illinois State Scholars for their outstanding academic achievement, as announced by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC). The students will be recognized at the Granite City Community Unit School District #9 School Board Meeting on March 24, 2026. The Illinois Student Assistance
WOOD RIVER – Downtown Wood River is one step closer to welcoming a new park and outdoor event space . At their March 16, 2026 meeting , City Council members unanimously approved a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Wood River and Gray Design Group of Illinois, Inc. for the future City Center Park and outdoor event space, set to be located at 101 E. Ferguson Ave. Gray Design Group will prepare a preliminary design for the outdoor space, subject to city approval, under
WILL COUNTY — Governor JB Pritzker and Hyundai Translead today announced that the company will establish new trailer manufacturing facilities in Illinois, creating nearly 2,500 new full-time jobs in the state. With Hyundai Translead’s $450 million investment and commitment to creating thousands of jobs in Will County, Illinois continues to establish itself as a global destination for advanced manufacturing companies who invest in Illinois communities. Today’s announcement
ST. LOUIS – The United Way of Greater St. Louis (UWGSL) is now accepting applications for its 2027-2029 Safety Net Funding cycle and invites all eligible agencies— within its 16-county region across Missouri and Illinois, including those not currently receiving United Way funding—to apply. United Way equips 160 local nonprofits with vital funding and training resources to support measurable impact across its five impact areas. Organizations selected for the 2027-2029 cycle
MARYVILLE, IL. - An Arkansas man was sentenced to 210 months in federal prison after admitting he robbed a motel in Maryville, Illinois, at gunpoint in May 2023, authorities said in a case investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives and the Maryville Police Department. U.S. District Judge sentenced Rickey Martin Jr., 36, in East St. Louis, after Martin pleaded guilty in November to one count of Hobbs Act robbery and one count of brandishing and use of a firearm during
ALTON - Community members can enjoy a hot meal for a good cause while celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. On Tuesday, March 17, 2026, Alton VFW Post #1308 will offer a St. Patrick’s Day meal and DJ. The meal starts at 1 p.m. and costs $10 a plate for corned beef, potatoes, cabbage, carrots and horseradish. DJ Tommy will perform from 4–8 p.m. Community members are invited to join the VFW for a fun celebration. “We’re hoping to have a good time,” said Becky
ST. LOUIS - St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer said her office is working with the city’s Office of Violence Prevention after what she described as “street takeovers and dangerous juvenile behavior” that occurred over the weekend in St. Louis, as police responded to shootings, takeovers and large crowds following 314 Day celebrations. “My office and I are aware of the street takeovers and dangerous juvenile behavior that occurred this past weekend,” Spencer said in a
BELLEVILLE - Detectives investigating a homicide at a Belleville home have filed a murder charge against a 20-year-old Belleville man, police said. On March 16, 2026, detectives with the Belleville Police Department presented information related to the March 15, 2026, homicide that occurred at the residence of a 78-year-old man in the 200 block of Union Avenue in Belleville. Following a review of the evidence, the St. Clair County State’s Attorney’s Office issued a charge of
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) joined U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-NM) and her Senate Democratic colleagues in introducing legislation that would create a tax rebate program for individuals and families who have paid increased prices for groceries and everyday essentials due to President Trump’s unlawful foreign tariffs. According to a U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee (JEC) report , Trump’s illegal tariffs have already cost American
GODFREY - The Village of Godfrey is learning more about the possibility of building a recreation center. On March 10 and 12, 2026, community members could gather for presentations by four architectural firms. FGM Architects, Farnsworth Group, Baysinger Architects, and AAIC Inc. all presented information about their work. Godfrey residents could ask questions and learn more about what the rec center might look like. “It's exciting to see for the public to be involved,” said Gerar
CHICAGO — Today, Governor JB Pritzker signed Executive Order 2026-03 to establish an Illinois State Attainment Working Group. The working group will evaluate Illinois’ workforce and training needs, which includes identifying the degrees, certificates, workforce credentials, and support systems Illinoisans will need to meet future labor market demand, strengthen economic mobility, and support long-term economic growth across the state. The group will also establish a postsecondary
MEQUON, Wis. — Concordia University-Wisconsin officials have released the Fall Honors List for the 2025-26 academic year. The President's Honors List for the University is composed of those full-time undergraduate students who have completed a minimum of 12 combined undergraduate and graduate credits in a 16-week semester and have a minimum grade point average of 3.75 or above. Bethalto's August Frankford, a sophomore, Pharmaceutical Sciences major, was named to the Concordia University-Wisconsin
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