ALTON – Alton Mayor David Goins and Alderwoman Rosetta Brown addressed the recently announced closure of Alton Steel Inc. at this week’s Committee of the Whole meeting . “It’s definitely something that is very disheartening and very untimely, and it took us all by surprise,” Goins said of Alton Steel closing. Goins said several actions are being taken “behind the scenes” to help the approximately 253 displaced workers find employment elsewhere.
ALTON - Marquette Catholic High School senior Keller Jacobs reached a milestone by scoring his 100th career goal for the Alton Redbird Club Hockey team during a 3-0 victory against Triad. The game took place recently, marking a significant achievement for Jacobs and the team. Jacobs is an Auto Butler Male Athlete of the Month for Alton. The Alton Redbirds Hockey organization shared congratulations on the accomplishment, highlighting Jacobs’ contribution to the team’s success.
ALTON - Caiden Jockisch, a junior at Marquette Catholic High School, recently achieved a significant milestone in his hockey career by recording his 1,000th varsity save during Alton's hockey team's recent game. The achievement highlights Jockisch’s dedication and skill as a goaltender for his school’s hockey team. Jockisch has been playing hockey for nine years and credits the sport for teaching him the value of teamwork. “It has taught me how to be a team player,”
GLEN CARBON - Village of Glen Carbon officials gathered to greet Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski as she presented the village with $1.1 million for a water infrastructure project. “I’m just thrilled to be here to bring you some good news,” Budzinski said. “These investments will make a real lasting difference in health, safety and the quality of life for all of our communities in central and southern Illinois.” On Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, Budzinski and Glen Carbon
ALTON - The Marquette Catholic High School dance team has qualified for the state competition scheduled this week in Bloomington. The dance team, coached by Megan Stevenson, earned the opportunity to compete in the state finals after a successful season. The dancers representing Marquette Catholic include Sophia Jacobs, Nia Martin, Alisa Buchanan, Bella Johnson, Alana Taylor, Lexi Stevenson, Raygan Hoener, Birdie Elliott, and Riley Clarkin. The Marquette girls dance squad members are Tucker's
BELLEVILLE - Matthew Wilson is emerging as an important contributor to the success of the Edwardsville High boys basketball team so far this season, and the freshman forward is expected to make more contributions to the Tigers as the season continues on through the Southwestern Conference season. Wilson, a 6-foot-3 forward, is a Spencer Homes Male Athlete of the Month for the Tigers. Wilson has had several strong games for Edwardsville's boys in the 2025-2026 campaign. He is considered to b
MONDAY, JANUARY 26 PLAY IT AGAIN SPORTS SCOREBOARD GIRLS BASKETBALL 51st Carrollton Lady Hawk Invitational tournament - all games postponed, tournament reset back a day. NCAA MEN'S BASKETBALL BIG TEN CONFERENCE Ohio State Buckeyes 84. Penn State Nittany Lions 78 NCAA WOMEN'S BASKETBALL BIG TEN CONFERENCE Washington Huskies 76, Rutgers Scarlet Knights 48 SOUTHEASTERN CONFERENCE LSU Tigers 89, Florida Gators 60 Tennessee Lady Volunteers at Mississippi Rebels --- postponed,
CAHOKIA HEIGHTS – Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced the entry of an agreed consent decree to resolve a lawsuit his office filed with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) to address chronic failures of the sanitary sewer systems in Cahokia Heights. Raoul and the DOJ filed the lawsuit in 2024 claiming that since November 2019, aging infrastructure and years of poor maintenance an
JERSEYVILLE – Wock Lake in Jerseyville will soon look slightly different as a narrow “horseshoe” land mass at the site is set to be removed starting next month. Jerseyville City Council members unanimously approved the notice of a bid award for “Wock Lake earthwork, dredging, and related improvements” at last week’s meeting on Jan. 20, 2026. Mayor Kevin Stork said this dredging work would include clearing out the narrow “horseshoe” land mass whic
HIGHLAND - Noemi Abbati, an exchange student from Italy currently attending Highland High School, is making a notable impact on the student body this semester. According to Todd Strong, a social studies teacher at the school, Abbati’s openness in sharing her culture and perspectives is helping to break down stereotypes and labels among students. Strong nominated Abbati for a Rising Star honor. Abbati, who excels academically despite facing the challenges of studying unfamiliar subjects,
ALTON - Senior Services Plus, Inc. (SSP), located at 2603 N. Rodgers Avenue in Alton, will host a "Meet the Legislators" panel discussion on Friday, February 13, 2026, from 11:45 AM to 1:00 PM. Proudly sponsored by AARP Illinois, the event will feature District Director Brian Zilm from U.S. Representative Nikki Budzinski's office, State Senator Erica Harriss, and State Representative Amy Elik. These legislators will discuss key topics and issues impacting the older adult community, followed b
EDWARDSVILLE — Austin L. Mullins, 22, of Alton pleaded guilty Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, to first-degree murder in the fatal shooting of Jacob “Jake” Wall, 23, of Wood River, Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine announced. The shooting occurred on July 24, 2023, during a party in Wood River. The State's Attorney's Office said Mullins admitted to fatally shooting Wall in connection with the incident. Mullins entered the plea in Madison County Circuit Court before Judge
ST. LOUIS – The American Red Cross continues to experience a severe blood shortage as winter weather further impacts the ability to rebuild the blood supply. Individuals who may be eligible are urged to give blood and platelets as soon as it is safe for them to travel to help ensure lifesaving medical procedures are not delayed. The national blood supply remains at critically low levels. The recent storm impacting half the U.S. population has canceled blood drives in nearly every state
NEW BADEN, Ill. — A search and recovery operation was launched Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, afternoon after a man fell through the ice of a pond near Clinton County Line Road and Renth Road and did not resurface. The New Baden Fire Department was dispatched at approximately 3:15 p.m. on Monday to the scene, where a male individual was reported to have fallen through the ice. A dive team from the Swansea Fire Department was called in shortly after, and multiple fire departments and emergency
ALTON - As 2026 begins, Glisson Law is proud to announce a significant contribution to a Donor Advised Fund, reinforcing the firm’s long-term commitment to supporting local and national nonprofit organizations. Through this fund, Glisson Law will make monthly charitable contributions, ensuring sustained and meaningful community support for years to come. A Donor Advised Fund (DAF) is a philanthropic vehicle that allows charitable contributions to be distributed thoughtfully and sustainably
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Conservation Foundation is accepting applications for its 2026 Conservation Achievement Scholarships, which will award up to four one-time scholarships of $2,000 each to Illinois high school seniors committed to conserving the state’s natural resources. The scholarships recognize students who have demonstrated sustained, voluntary dedication to preserving, protecting, enhancing or promoting Illinois’ lands, waters and wildlife. One scholarship is
SPRINGFIELD – Governor JB Pritzker announced today a $50 million grant opportunity is available through the Rebuild Illinois Capital Program. The funding will support the Community Health Center Construction Grants for Federally Qualified Health Centers and look-alikes at a time when the Trump administration is cutting critical healthcare funding. The grant opportunity expands access to healthcare services by facilitating the construction or renovation of community-based health care facilities,
SPRINGFIELD – As winter weather brings extreme cold across Illinois, fire safety officials are urging residents to use extra caution when heating their homes. Frigid temperatures often lead people to rely more heavily on heating systems and alternative heat sources, which can increase the risk of home fires and carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning if proper safety precautions are not followed. In 2024, Illinois fire departments responded to 9,860 carbon monoxide (CO) related calls across the
CHICAGO - Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today awarded more than $17 million in funding to 39 program recipients, serving up to nearly 2,000 community members statewide, to expand the Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program. The program creates a qualified talent pipeline of diverse candidates in the construction and building trades. “Here in Illinois, we’re investing in our world-class workforce and creating opportunities
SPRINGFIELD – The Secretary of State’s office is making it easier and faster for Illinois-based commercial trucking firms to renew their federal registration credentials by expanding online filing and payment options. Companies with fewer than 250 vehicles can now complete International Registration Plan (IRP) renewals online by uploading their IRS-issued Heavy Vehicle Use Tax (HVUT) Form 2290 and submitting payment electronically. Once required documents are confirmed, registration
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