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EAST ALTON — The East Alton Police Department responded to an domestic disturbance that led to a brief standoff Saturday evening in the 600 block of Valley Drive. Police blocked off Valley Drive as several officers surrounded the home. Officers were heard over a loudspeaker calling for a suspect to exit the residence with his hands up. Authorities were also seen speaking with a woman outside the home before the suspect came out. After the brief standoff, a man exited the house and surrendered

On April 25, 1915, Allied troops landed on the Gallipoli Peninsula in the Ottoman Empire, opening a campaign that quickly became one of World War I’s most costly and influential struggles. The plan was to force a sea route to Russia and knock the Ottoman Empire out of the war, but difficult terrain, strong defenses, and flawed coordination turned the operation into months of trench warfare. It mattered then because it tied down enormous resources and reshaped strategy on several fronts.

WOOD RIVER – Midwest Members Credit Union is proud to sponsor the “Shell of the Month” program at Roxana High School. Students from each grade level are selected each month by members of RHS faculty. Each student is awarded a certificate and a Subway gift card. The Seniors selected each month will have the opportunity to compete for a “Shell of the Year” scholarship at the end of the school year. March's Shell of the Month winners are: Senior- Kylee Slayden

ALTON – A local man accused of firing a weapon towards an occupied vehicle and causing a traffic crash while under the influence of alcohol remains in custody on felony charges. Mylen T. Felton, 23, of Alton, was charged on April 20, 2026 with one count each of aggravated discharge of a firearm, reckless discharge of a firearm, aggravated driving while under the influence, and aggravated unlawful possession of weapons, each Class 4 felonies. The day prior on April 19, Felton allegedly

JERSEYVILLE — Jersey Community Unit School District No. 100 introduced the 2026 Jersey Community High School prom court, naming 14 students to the group, according to a district announcement. Those named to the 2026 JCHS prom court are Grace Russell, Taylor Woodring, Sophia Fraley, Abigail Chin, Madalyn Bodenbach, Adrian Blasa, Meredith Gray, Noah Borkowski, John Greathouse, Brandon Kennedy, Paul Slusser, Brady Maxeiner, Abe Kribs, and Connor Talley. Jersey's prom is from

EDWARDSVILLE - Southern Illinois University Edwardsville recently hosted a high-level delegation from the Québec Government Office in Chicago, reinforcing its commitment to international collaboration and economic partnership development. The visit focused on identifying opportunities for cooperation across key industries, including transportation, logistics, aerospace, and professional services. Coordinated by the SIUE Small Business Development Center (SBDC) International Trade

HARDIN - Calhoun County Sheriff Zach Hardin arrested a 37-year-old Louisiana, Mo., woman on multiple drug- and driving-related charges after a traffic stop Tuesday afternoon near the Joe Page Bridge in East Hardin, according to the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office. The stop occurred March 31, 2026, at about 1:43 p.m. on Illinois Highway 100, the sheriff’s office said. Following the stop and a subsequent investigation, Chelsi N. Griffin was arrested on charges of: • Aggravated

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police (ISP) welcomed 20 new Troopers today from Cadet Class 152 at a graduation ceremony at the Illinois State Police Academy in Springfield. The new Troopers will report to three ISP Troop locations throughout the state on Sunday, April 26, 2026. Cadet Class 152 marks the 25th cadet class graduation under Governor JB Pritzker and ISP Director Brendan F. Kelly. Since 2019, 741 troopers have joined ISP. “On behalf of the State of Illinois, I’d

NAPERVILLE, Ill. – A team of four students from Naperville Central High School will compete in the National Personal Finance Challenge in Atlanta, Georgia, on May 31-June 1 after winning a statewide financial literacy contest sponsored by Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs. Naperville Central students Harsh Patel, Krish Patel, Taran Nathan and Rohan Jain outscored nine other teams in the finals of the Illinois Personal Finance Challenge. The contest is designed to provide students with

EDWARDSVILLE - After more than two decades in physical therapy, licensed physical therapist and movement educator Alex Schaefer opened Recovery Through Movement in O’Fallon. By applying a brain-based approach, Schaefer’s practice is centered on education, empowerment, and long-term outcomes rather than short-term symptom relief. The therapist received guidance in his new role as entrepreneur from the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for the Metro East at Southern

GODFREY – Lewis and Clark Community College will host a discussion on the impact of artificial intelligence on education at 2 p.m., Tuesday, May 5, 2026, on the Godfrey Campus. Hosted by LC President Ken Trzaska and the President’s Student Advisory Council, the event will feature a joint student and faculty panel promoting open dialog on campus around AI and its involvement with teaching and learning. “The idea is to have both sides of the coin represented — those

WASHINGTON PARK — Illinois State Police special agents have arrested a Belleville man in connection with a shooting that left a victim with life-threatening injuries, authorities said. Charles E. Little Jr., 40, was arrested by Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 6 Major Crimes Unit special agents. The charges are as follows: Attempted First Degree Murder (Class X Felony), Aggravated Battery (Class X Felony), and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Repeat

ALTON - Alton Mayor David Goins today proposed a change to the city code, which would allow non-union employees the same rules for residency as city union employees. Currently, non-union employees who work for the City of Alton must have their primary residence within Alton School District 11. Goins has proposed that this be changed to encompass a broader area to include the counties of Illinois- Madison, Jersey, Macoupin, St. Clair; Missouri-St. Louis, St. Charles. This specific geography wa

ST. LOUIS — The Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis has promoted Jadii Castillo of O’Fallon, Illinois, to assistant executive director, the organization announced. Castillo has been with the association for three years and most recently served as director of membership and development. In that role, she managed the Sustaining Partnership Program, oversaw advertising in the association’s print and online publications, and served as staff liaison to multiple sections and

JERSEY - The Jersey County CEO program will hold its annual student trade show Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Farm & Home, where high school juniors and seniors will showcase businesses they developed in four months, according to program facilitator Liz Duggan. The event is scheduled from noon to 3 p.m. and will feature student-run ventures including hand-painted press-on nails, a tech golf accessory, hand-crafted fishing lures and glide baits, baked goods, pocket-sized books, hot pepper jelly, custom-painte

ALTON - An upcoming lunch and learn event aims to make estate and tax planning accessible, complete with free lunch, door prizes and plenty of information. At 12 p.m. on Friday, May 8, 2026, community members can stop by The Wedge in Alton for the lunch and learn with Stephens Planning and Goldenberg Heller & Antognoli, P.C. Fiduciary advisor Curtis Stephens and attorney Liz Heller will team up to share basic information about how to take care of your estate. They promise “a

ALTON – The City of Alton is pleased to announce that Rock Spring Golf Course will officially reopen for the season on April 25, 2026 , welcoming golfers back to one of the community’s most cherished recreational amenities. The City is also excited to introduce Redbird Golf Course Management as the new operator of Rock Spring Golf Course for the 2026 season. With a strong background in golf course operations and a commitment to quality service, Redbird brings fresh energy and

EDWARDSVILLE — A 41-year-old Canton man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to burglary stemming from a break-in at an office building in Dorsey, Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine announced on Friday, April 24, 2026. Casey W. Sobberi broke into an office building owned by Waldbart and Sons Nursery on Jan. 5, 2026, with the intent to commit a theft, according to the announcement. He pleaded guilty to one count of burglary, a Class 2 felony, and

GODFREY - Vitality Women’s Clinic wants the community to know they’re here for individuals experiencing unplanned pregnancy. Executive Director Jackie Duty and Nurse Manager Amy Runyan recently stopped by “Our Daily Show!” with CJ Nasello to talk about their work at Vitality. As a faith-based, pro-life clinic, Vitality provides free STI and pregnancy testing as well as ultrasounds. They talk to people about their options but do not refer for or perform abortions.

BETHALTO - During their regular meeting on Thursday, April 23, 2026, the Bethalto Community Unit School District #8 Board of Education approved the resignation of Bethalto East Primary School Principal Crissy Pavlinek. The Board unanimously approved this resignation as one of several personnel actions. Board member Samantha Pritchett was absent. In an email shared after the meeting, Pavlinek expressed her appreciation for the team at Bethalto East and the school district. “I am