GODFREY – Godfrey officials have placed a temporary pause on accepting liquor license applications. The Village Board of Trustees unanimously approved a resolution establishing a 60-day moratorium on the acceptance of new liquor licenses at their Feb. 3, 2026 meeting. According to the resolution, trustees are currently in the process of enacting new regulations on gaming and liquor licenses for businesses within the village and require additional time to review and finalize the newly
ALTON - Dr. Erin Benson of the Illinois State Archaeological Survey will speak about how archaeology and conservation efforts intersect in southern Illinois during an upcoming Sierra Club Speaker Series event in Alton. The event will be held at Old Bakery Beer Co., 400 Landmarks Blvd., Alton, Illinois. The talk is scheduled for 6:30 p.m., and attendees are encouraged to arrive early for food and beverages. Chris Krusa, program chair for the Sierra Club, said Benson will address “the relationships
O’FALLON – On August 29, 2025, the O’Fallon Police Department requested the Illinois State Police (ISP) Zone 6 to investigate an officer-involved shooting. At approximately 7:43 p.m. on August, 29, 2025, O’Fallon Police Department officers responded to a call in the 600 block of W. Madison St. in O’Fallon, IL for a report of a disturbance and a man armed with a knife. ? Upon arrival, officers saw two people covered with blood running from a man, 53-year-old Matthew
WOOD RIVER – A man from East Alton accused of recklessly fleeing police at high speeds faces a felony charge in Madison County. Michael A. Malloy, 45, of East Alton, was charged with a Class 4 felony count of aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer on Jan. 26, 2026. Malloy allegedly knowingly attempted to elude a police officer who had given him a visual or audible signal to stop the vehicle he was driving on Nov. 11, 2025, reportedly fleeing from the officer at over
GODFREY - St. Ambrose Catholic School recently celebrated Catholic Schools Week with a volleyball game, a basketball contest, and reminders that the students can always count on their Catholic education as they prepare to enter high school. Several eighth grade students recently stopped by “Our Daily Show!” with CJ Nasello to discuss their experience with Catholic Schools Week and their excitement to join the Marquette Catholic High School and Alton High School communities.
ALTON - As Duke Bakery gears up for its 75th anniversary, co-owner Ben Hollis is proud of the work they do to engage with the community. Hollis shared that he has been going on a “Baker Ben tour” to local schools and libraries to read to kids. Duke also implemented free breakfast programs and additional initiatives to help community members when SNAP benefits were paused. Hollis emphasized the importance of giving back like this and shared his excitement to continue providing
ST. LOUIS — A church official from Illinois accused of producing child pornography was arrested Wednesday and appeared in U.S. District Court in St. Louis, according to court documents. Michael William Mohr, 54, of Springfield, was charged by complaint in St. Louis with one count of producing child pornography. He waived his right to a detention hearing and will be held in jail until trial. Mohr is the president of the Central Illinois District of the Lutheran Church — Missouri
ALTON - Alton Memorial Hospital’s Emergency Department is asking the community to donate new teddy bears and other comfort items through April 30, 2026, as part of its annual Teddy Bear Collection Drive, an effort aimed at helping the nearly 3,000 children who come through the department each year as patients or visitors. A visit to an emergency department can be stressful for anyone, but hospital staff say it can be especially frightening for children amid loud noises, unfamiliar equipment
ALTON - Duke Bakery will introduce a mobile food trailer for parties and events. Starting in June 2026, the bakery will have a trailer that can travel to homes and event venues so you can enjoy your Duke Bakery favorites during special occasions. Ben Hollis, co-owner of Duke, shared that the trailer will travel to communities throughout the Riverbend to bring treats to people near and far. “We’re hoping to have that on the road by the first of June this year,” he said.
ST. LOUIS COUNTY - Prosecutors have charged a 49-year-old man with abandoning a corpse after police conducting a welfare check found a woman’s body inside an apartment in the 8800 block of Dragonwyck Drive, authorities said. The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office said Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, it issued a charge of Abandonment of a Corpse against Terrance Smith, 49, of the 8800 block of Dragonwyck Drive in St. Louis, Mo., 63121. Smith is being held on a $100,000 cash-only
ALTON - State Representative Amy Elik reflected on her plans for the year as the midterm election approaches. In a recent interview on “Our Daily Show!” with CJ Nasello , Elik pledged to focus on policies that will make life more affordable for District #111 residents. She emphasized her focus on affordability and helping people who are struggling, including those who recently lost their jobs through Alton Steel’s closure. “I have always told people who I am
Few phrases feel as instantly personal as “the cold shoulder.” One minute you’re chatting like normal, and the next you’re getting short answers, no eye contact, and a silence that seems to have weight. It’s not just rudeness—it’s a message. The interesting part is that this expression may have started as something much more literal than a frosty attitude. Depending on which origin story you follow, “cold shoulder” comes from either a real
On February 4, 1945, leaders of the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Soviet Union opened the Yalta Conference, a wartime meeting that helped shape how Europe would be governed after World War II. Franklin D. Roosevelt, Winston Churchill, and Joseph Stalin met in Crimea to settle urgent questions: how to finish the war against Nazi Germany, how to handle liberated countries, and what kind of international system might prevent another global conflict. At the time, the stakes were immediate—armies
BETHALTO/WOOD RIVER - Hit-N-Run will bring back its drive-thru service on a limited schedule starting Friday, Feb. 6, 2026, reopening first at its Bethalto location after what owner Dwight Fowler described as "strong customer demand." The Bethalto Hit-N-Run drive-thru is set to reopen from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday at 515 North Bellwood Drive in Bethalto. The Wood River Hit-N-Run is expected to open its drive-thru on Monday, Fowler said. “A lot of feedback showed people wanted it, and w
The day starts off very cold with temperatures near 15 degrees and a feels like of 13. Mostly clear skies in the early morning make for a brisk start. As the morning progresses, clouds will intermittently break, offering some sunshine but the cold persists with highs topping out around 29 degrees. Winds from the north at about 7 mph, gusting up to 14 mph, keep the chill in the air noticeable. By evening, the skies will clear again, leaving mainly clear and cold conditions as temperatures drop towar
JERSEYVILLE – Jerseyville officials are looking into adding recycling services at the city dump site. Mayor Kevin Stork gave a brief update on the city’s search for new trash and recycling options at the Feb. 3, 2026 Jerseyville City Council meeting. This comes after several residents spoke out against an exclusive city-wide contract for residential trash pickup at a packed public hearing last month . Jerseyville residents have long requested some type of recycling service , whic
SATURDAY, JANUARY 31 PLAY IT AGAIN SPORTS ROUNDUP BOYS BASKETBALL BELLEVILLE EAST 68, BELLEVILLE ALTHOFF CATHOLIC 54: East led Althoff at halftime 30-25, and went on to win in a crosstown rivalry game at Glenn Schott Center. Kyle Johnson led the Crusaders with 18 points, while Luke Smith had 16 points, and Michael Franklin, Jr. scored 10 points. The Lancers are now 9-14, while Althoff slips to 11-12. COLUMBIA 47, PINCKNEYVILLE 45: In a shootout at Pinckneyville, the host Panthers le
EDWARDSVILLE – The Edwardsville Police Department will be able to equip its officers with special crisis care response kits, thanks to a $13,875 grant awarded by the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation®. The crisis care response kits contain items used to administer aid in the event of a critical emergency until medical personnel can arrive. They will be placed in all active police fleet vehicles for quick access to improve the department’s lifesaving capabilities. “We
LOUISVILLE, IL. — Darren Bailey, former State Senator and candidate for Governor, is urging lawmakers to enact recently introduced legislation to opt the state into the federal “No Tax on Tips” policy. House Bill 4519 would give hospitality workers the same state tax benefits they currently enjoy on the federal portion of their taxes. It would exempt state taxes on tips up to $25,000. “It is time for both Democrats and Republicans to act in the best interests of
TROY, IL. – The Tri-Township Public Library and its Board of Trustees are proud to announce a landmark update to its membership policy. Following a unanimous vote during the board meeting on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, the library has officially approved the expanded Cards for Kids Act. This initiative ensures that every child between the ages of 5 and 18 within the community now has access to the library’s full suite of resources at no cost. By removing financial and residency barriers,
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