This Day in Music History: Aug. 25 Bruce Springsteen’s Born to Run arrived on Aug. 25, 1975, as the record that changed a talented but commercially uncertain New Jersey songwriter into a major American rock voice. His third album, released by Columbia Records, paired crowded, cinematic arrangements with stories of restless young people seeking a way out. The result gave Springsteen and the E Street Band a defining statement, reached No. 3 on the Billboard 200 and eventually earned a
On August 25, 1830, Belgium’s path to independence began with a night of unrest in Brussels that grew into a wider revolution. What started after a performance at the opera house soon became a political break from the United Kingdom of the Netherlands, the state created after the Napoleonic Wars to unite present-day Belgium and the Netherlands under one crown. The revolt mattered at the time because it challenged a settlement designed by Europe’s major powers and showed that local
ALTON – Alton is considering new rules that would allow pop up shops to operate on city sidewalks while protecting current businesses. Committee of the Whole members voted unanimously on Aug. 24, 2026 to approve a resolution allowing “sidewalk pop up shops” in the City of Alton. The city would require sidewalk pop up shops to obtain special event permits before operating under the proposed resolution. These permits would be valid for up to 15 days within a calendar year.
GODFREY/ALTON - Vitality Women’s Clinic and CALC have partnered to support students and community members. Vitaliy Women’s Clinic offers free pregnancy and STI tests and ultrasounds to individuals experiencing unplanned pregnancies, as well as resources like support groups, parenting classes and more. As a faith-based, pro-life clinic, they do not provide or refer for abortions. CALC Institute of Technology has several career paths and educational tracts for students to pursue.
EAST ALTON — East Alton Fire Chief Jeremy Diveley has confirmed the death of a 13-year-old victim in a fire from Friday night, Aug. 21, 2026, as Cayden Schaaf. Diveley said according to Cayden's obituary, he died at 4:25 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, after being rescued from a fire in the 300 block of Monroe Street on Friday night. Crews responded at about 8:50 p.m. Friday to a 1 1/2-story home, where heavy fire was showing from the back of the house, Divele
COLLINSVILLE — Comic book fans, cosplayers and pop culture collectors are expected to gather Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026, at the Gateway Convention Center for the 11th annual MC St. Louis Comic Con , also known as Mighty Con. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the convention center, One Gateway Drive in Collinsville, Illinois. Admission is $12 per person; children 12 and under are admitted free, and parking is free. The convention will feature comic book dealers, toy and trading
GRANITE CITY — As of 3 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 24, 2026, officers remained at the scene where an armed person was shot in the 2000 block of Edison Avenue in Granite City after the person did not comply with officer demands to drop their weapon. Granite City police and Madison County Sheriff’s Office deputies converged on the scene just before 10:20 a.m. The armed person was transported to an area hospital in critical condition, Illinois State Police authorities at the scene said.
ALTON — The Alton Amphitheater Commission hosted its annual Food Truck Festival from 4 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, at the Alton Amphitheater, bringing 20 area food trucks, live music and family activities to the riverfront. The festival was once again a big success, said Abby Haynes, chair of the Alton Amphitheater Commission. The festival’s theme was centered on the Route 66 centennial, with added elements intended to honor the Mother Road. “This has been kind o
GRANITE CITY — Illinois State Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting Monday, Aug. 24, 2026, in Granite City after local law enforcement officers responded to a report of an armed suspect, authorities said. The Granite City Police Department and the Madison County Sheriff’s Office requested the Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 6 investigate the shooting, which occurred Aug. 24, 2026, in the 2000 block of Edison Avenue. Authorities said
JERSEYVILLE – The first 18-year-old charged in connection with a video-recorded mob attack in Jerseyville has been released from custody after pleading guilty. Hayden M. Womack , 18, of Grafton plead guilty to a Class 3 felony count of aggravated battery in a public place and a Class 4 felony count of mob action in Jersey County court on Aug. 24, 2026. Womack has since been released from custody with an ankle monitor and has been ordered to reside with a family member. His sentencing
EDWARDSVILLE — The Daughters of Isabella O’Reilly Circle No. 218 in Edwardsville presented a $1,000 check to the Glen-Ed Pantry to help address community need as families face added back-to-school costs, the group said. The date of the presentation was not provided. The Daughters of Isabella also raised $600 for the Glen-Ed Pantry Brown Bag Buddies program at its spring meeting. The program serves area children with free summer support lunches. The Daughters of Isabella is a Catholic
GODFREY – Demonstrating a commitment to student success, Lewis and Clark Community College and the Lewis and Clark Community College Foundation have awarded nearly $720,000 in scholarships to approximately 212 students for the 2026–2027 academic year. These driven individuals were selected from a competitive pool of more than 550 applicants, all striving to chart their educational paths. Designed to elevate students of all ages, backgrounds, abilities, and career aspirations,
WHITE HALL - Community members can join a Family Fun Day while learning more about an organization that helps children experiencing abuse or neglect. From 12–3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, at Whiteside Park in White Hall, Great Rivers CASA/GAL will host their first Family Fun Day complete with games, a bounce house, food, prizes and more fun. The goal is to raise awareness about Great Rivers CASA/GAL, an organization that provides support for families and kids affected by the foster
Proms. Friday night football. Advanced placement classes. It’s all on the mind of a child starting high school. And it comes at a time when the kid is becoming more independent from their parents. So naturally, the transition can bring some mental health challenges like anxiety, self-doubt and longing. “Kids become more centered on their looks because they’re developing differently,” says Sara Bennett, a psychotherapist at OSF HealthCare. “Guys might ask ‘how
EDWARDSVILLE - A driver was taken to an area hospital Monday morning, Aug. 24, 2026, after a single-vehicle rollover on New Poag Road at Illinois 255 in Edwardsville, where police said it appeared the driver had fallen asleep before the vehicle left the roadway. Edwardsville Police and fire crews responded just before 7 a.m. Aug. 24, 2026, and found a Hyundai Elantra on its side, according to the Edwardsville Police Department. Police said the vehicle appeared to have veered off the roadway an
JOLIET – The Illinois State Police (ISP) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have a new lead regarding the kidnapping and murder of Tammy J. Zywicki. August 23, 2026 marks the 34th anniversary of Tammy’s disappearance. Her case remains active as ISP and FBI continue exploring new leads, examining 200 pieces of evidence, and retesting items with modern DNA technology. Tammy was reportedly last seen with her car on Interstate 80 at mile marker 83 in LaSalle County, IL between
GRANITE CITY - Granite City police seized 23 dogs and two cats from a residence Aug. 18, 2026, in the 2400 block of Hodges Avenue while executing a search warrant in connection with a cruelty to animals investigation. The animals were placed into protective custody and are currently being cared for by Granite City Animal Control, according to the provided information. The suspect in the incident was taken into custody by the Granite City Police Department pending criminal charges. Granite
CHICAGO – As students throughout the state head back to school, Attorney General Kwame Raoul is warning Illinoisans to be wary of back-to-school scammers trying to take advantage of students and their families. Back-to-school scammers, like all scammers, try to trick consumers into paying for services or items that they will likely never receive or sharing personal data that scammers can use to steal consumers’ identities. “Consumers should not let the stress and expense of
SPRINGFIELD, IL — Last night, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) joined local leaders for a roundtable discussion on gun violence prevention efforts. The meeting comes in the wake of a deadly shooting in East St. Louis last month that took the lives of five and left two more injured. Prior to the roundtable, Budzinski met with the family of those affected by the tragedy. “What happened in East St. Louis is something no family or community should have to endure,” said Budzinski.
CHICAGO – Attorney General Raoul and the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) today urged the Illinois Appellate Court to reject a landlord’s request to weaken the Illinois Human Rights Act’s ban on housing discrimination based on source of income. Raoul and IDHR filed an amicus brief in Cole v. Timberbrook Realty LLC in support of a tenant who said she was evicted for using her federal Housing Choice Voucher, formerly known as a Section 8 voucher, to help pay her rent.
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