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GODFREY - Illinois American Water issued an urgent boil water order Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 10, 2026, for a portion of Godfrey as crews began emergency repairs tied to a hydrant repair on Vinca Drive. The work was scheduled to begin at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, in Godfrey. Illinois American Water said residents in the affected area may experience a service interruption or low water pressure, and that repairs are expected to take about two hours. “At this time, the area indicated

EDWARDSVILLE — In an effort to ensure fair elections and strengthen election integrity, Madison County Clerk is calling on the U.S. Senators who represent Illinois to support the SAVE Act. The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, also known as the SAVE Act, would require proof of citizenship to register to vote as well as presentation of an ID to cast a ballot. Andreas has written letters to U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin and U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth, urging them to support

ST. LOUIS — Today, millions of Americans serve as caregivers, supporting both young children and aging loved ones — often at the same time. Yet many lack critical lifesaving training, including how to respond in a cardiac arrest emergency. Only about one-third of U.S. adults say they feel confident and ready to act if someone goes into cardiac arrest. More than 300,000 people experience cardiac arrest outside of hospitals each year in the United States. Infants, older adults and

A LTON - YWCA Southwestern Illinois is proud to announce its 2026 Women of Distinction honorees, an extraordinary group of trailblazing leaders whose influence, innovation, and service shape communities across our region. The 2026 honorees are Lynne Burnett, Tomieka Carter, Barb Erwin, Mary Jason, Carol Morris, Debbie Sheary, Dr. Tandra Taylor, Tracy Webster-Cooley, Kathleen Wilson, Beverly Woody, and Tracy Zerwas. These accomplished women represent the very best of leadership in education,

EDWARDSVILLE - Journey Anderson has been enjoying a successful freshman season for the Edwardsville High girls basketball varsity, and the guard who handles the ball for the Tiger offense, as well as hitting key three-point shots, is looking ahead to her first IHSA postseason. Anderson, who scored a team-leading 14 points in a 62-39 loss at home to Alton on Jan. 29. She has averaged nearly 11 points and 3 rebounds a game for the Tigers on the season and has been one of the squad's leading scorers.

EDWARDSVILLE - Kaylea Lacey is a senior forward and a four-year starter for the Alton High girls basketball team that has helped revive the program into one of the area's best in a short period. Lacey, one of the key players for the Redbirds in last year's 34-3 campaign and third-place finish in the state, this year has been one of seven seniors who are leading the team in the right direction. She led Alton with 15 points in a 62-39 win at Edwardsville in late January 2026, then helped the Redbird

CHICAGO – Several trusted Illinois programs offer free income tax preparation for low-to-moderate income families and older adults who may need assistance in filing their 2025 income taxes. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), American Association of Retired Persons' (AARP) Foundation Tax-Aide Program, the Ladder Up Tax Assistance Program (TAP), and the GetYourRefund Program provide free basic income tax return preparation with electronic filing to qualified individuals in select locations

GLEN CARBON - Carson Barone is a junior guard who's made many contributions to the most successful season in the history of the boys basketball team at Father McGivney Catholic. Barone is also looking for more success when the IHSA Class 2A playoffs start in the next two weeks. In the Griffins' 15-12 overall season, Barone has averaged nine points and 3.7 rebounds-per-game, and also has 95 assists and 28 steals to his credit. His highest-scoring game this season was 22 points against White Hal

ALTON – Carrollton Bank announced today that Matt Waters has joined Carrollton Bank as Senior Vice President, Commercial Banking in Alton. “Matt’s track record shows a long-term commitment to his customers, and that approach aligns well with our philosophy at Carrollton Bank,” said Tom Hough, CEO of Carrollton Bank. “We’re pleased that a veteran banker like Matt has chosen to join our bank.” Waters will join Steve Thompson in serving the Metro East

OWENSBORO, KY. - Grace Carter of Alton has been named to the Dean's List for the Fall 2025 at Kentucky Wesleyan College. The Dean’s List celebrates students who attain a minimum 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale while carrying a minimum of 12 semester hours. Kentucky Wesleyan College is a private liberal arts college located in Owensboro, Kentucky, connected to the United Methodist Church. Founded in 1858, the College is committed to educating students in a supportive, close-knit

ALTON - The Hemmings Great Race presented by Coker Tire will shine the spotlight along The Last 100 Miles of Route 66 in southwest Illinois on Saturday, June 20 with a stop in Collinsville. The Great Race is a nine-day classic car rally that spans more than 2,300 miles and features 120 of the world’s finest antique automobiles. The event uses a new route each year and features 17 hosted city stops along the way, including a hosted stop in Collinsville. For 2026, the Great Race i

BELLEVILLE - Belleville Police said a juvenile male was shot multiple times late Monday night, Feb. 9, 2026, in Belleville, and a juvenile male suspect was taken into custody early Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, as investigators continue to pursue leads. The Belleville Police Department said it was dispatched at about 10:27 p.m. Monday, Feb. 9, 2026, to the 600 block of Royal Heights Road “in reference to a report of a subject who had been shot multiple times.” Officers arriving at the

ST. LOUIS — United Way 211 Day is celebrated annually on February 11th (2/11) to raise awareness for the 211 helpline, a free, 24/7 service connecting people across the U.S. and Canada to resources and support near them. 211 Powered by United Way of Greater St. Louis is the central, easy to remember number for residents across Missouri and Southwest Illinois to access critical support. How 211 works: The 211 Helpline is a United Way-funded and managed helpline assisting with

EDWARDSVILLE - A local nonprofit invites community members to “Sip and Shop” while supporting cancer patients. From 1–4:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 1, 2026, Stridin’ and Survivin’ will host their biannual vendor fair at The Hall in Edwardsville. Attendees can shop with nearly 40 vendors and enjoy drink specials. The event raises money for the Stridin’ and Survivin’ mission to support cancer patients with care packages, gas cards and more. “We

ST. LOUIS - Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE) announced today that Timothy S. Rausch has been elected to the Ameren board of directors, effective March 1. Rausch served as executive vice president and chief nuclear officer of Tennessee Valley Authority ("TVA") from October 2018 to July 2025. TVA is a federally owned electric utility corporation serving over 10 million people across the southeastern United States. He previously served as senior vice president and chief nuclear officer of both Talen

CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul today released the following statement after winning a preliminary injunction that prevents the Trump administration from carrying out its freeze of over $10 billion in funding for child care and support for vulnerable families. “This is another win that stops the Trump administration from withholding federal funding without justification, which would ultimately hurt Illinois families and harm our state’s economy,” Raoul

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced today it will adopt the 2026 child and adolescent immunization schedule recently issued by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). The announcement, which was informed by the Illinois Immunization Advisory Committee (IL-IAC)’s recommendations, reinforces other recent actions taken by the Pritzker administration to protect the health and well-being of children, families, and communities statewide. Ami

GLEN CARBON – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced a full closure of the intersection of Illinois 157 and Illinois 162 in Madison County, starting, weather permitting, at 7 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 26. During the closure, traffic will not be permitted on Illinois 157 and Illinois 162 at the intersection. Both eastbound and westbound Illinois 162 will be closed, and neither will have access to Illinois 157. A signed detour will be in place as follows: Northbound

RIVERBEND - Former Edwardsville Township Supervisor Kevin Hall hopes to represent the 56th District in the Illinois State Senate. Hall (D) is gearing up for the primary on March 17, 2026. He recently stopped by “Our Daily Show!” with CJ Nasello to talk through his goals for the district if he is elected, with a focus on affordability. “I know people across our district and across our state are struggling and could use a little bit of help,” Hall said. “That’s

GRANITE CITY —Today, Governor JB Pritzker, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), and the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) joined the Illinois Route 66 Centennial Commission and tourism partners from across the state to celebrate the official kickoff of the Route 66 Centennial, marking 100 years since the creation of the highway. Also known as the “Mother Road,” Route 66 begins in Chicago and runs through the heart of Illinois —