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WATERLOO - Roxana sophomore golfer Myles Bertoletti shot a 79 at the Waterloo Sectional to qualify for this weekend’s IHSA state golf tournament, adding a state berth to a season that includes several top-10 finishes. Bertoletti, the Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete of the Month, placed ninth at the sectional after finishing third at the regional. He has had a fantastic season and also earned top-10 finishes at the Hickory Stick, Madison County and Dick Gerber tournaments. DuQuoin

GODFREY – Godfrey officials have allocated $3 million from reserves to address a backlog of stormwater projects as one resident continues raising flooding concerns. Village Board members voted unanimously at their Oct. 6, 2026 meeting to dedicate the additional funding after hearing public comments from Kaitlyn Chapman, a Godfrey resident who previously called on trustees to help homeowners experiencing significant flood damages. Chapman said a one-time allocation of funds, while appreciated,

CARROLLTON – Greene and Jersey County Farm Bureau Manager Macy Wellhausen recently completed all requirements to earn designation as an Illinois Farm Bureau Certified Manager (IFBCM). The IFBCM program, which recognizes county managers for professional achievement and staff leadership, was started in 1993 by the Illinois Farm Bureau. To receive the IFBCM designation, county Farm Bureau managers must complete a series of six exams which assess expertise in various managerial areas. Recertification

LA SALLE – Today, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced that Viakable will invest $55 million to expand their manufacturing facilities in La Salle, where the company has been located since 2018. The company’s investment will create 50 new full-time jobs and retain 65 existing full-time positions, reinforcing Viakable’s commitment to growing in Illinois. This expansion project is a result of Governor Pritzker’s

ALTON - OSF St. Anthony’s Health Center will offer several mental health lunch-and-learns and events to help people prepare for the busy fall and holiday seasons. Sara Bennett, LCSW, and medical assistant Sarah Huff shared that OSF will host monthly lunch-and-learns starting on Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, to promote mental wellbeing. These lunch-and-learns will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the hospital. Therapists like Bennett will cover a variety of topics that aim to teach

BELLEVILLE – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that intermittent daytime lane closures will take place on U.S. 50 from Old U.S. 50 to just east of Crackerneck Road in St. Clair County from Wednesday, Oct. 14, through Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, weather permitting. The lane closures are necessary for the evaluation of pavement conditions. Motorists should expect delays and are encouraged to use alternate routes during this closure. Drivers are urged to reduce speed, be

BRIDGEVIEW, Ill. – Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias today announced the temporary closure of the Bridgeview DMV, located at 7358 W. 87th St., for renovations and an upgrade to the One-Stop-Shop model, which will provide residents with a faster, more convenient customer experience. The temporary closure of the Bridgeview DMV will begin on Friday, October 9. Beginning Tuesday, Oct. 13, a temporary DMV Pop-Up at Worth Township Hall, located at 11601 S. Pulaski Road, will provide

CHICAGO — Governor JB Pritzker has enacted some of the strongest gun safety legislation and reforms in the country. He is fighting every day to ensure every Illinoisan is safe from gun violence, no matter their zip code. In 2021, Gov. Pritzker declared gun violence a public health crisis in Illinois, reaffirming his commitment to getting guns off the street and ending gun violence once and for all. Over the last eight years, Gov. Pritzker doubled funding for violence prevention programs

A diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) might bring fear and uncertainty. But Leah Knabe, APRN, a family nurse practitioner in pulmonology at OSF HealthCare, is reminding you that treatment has progressed in recent years, and a diagnosis doesn’t automatically mean a reduced quality of life. A recap First, a recap. Knabe says COPD is an obstruction in the airways, typically caused by inflammation from an outside irritant. “Symptoms typically are cough, shortness

Dementia touches many lives — in many different ways. And most of us likely have some firsthand experience with it, whether it’s with an aging family member or friend or neighbor. Over 6 million people in the U.S. have some type of dementia, and these numbers are expected to accelerate in the coming years as the population gets older. “Dementia is an umbrella term characterized by a decline in memory, thinking, language or judgment that's serious enough to interfere with

GODFREY - Embark Wealth Partners will host their annual shred event to help community members while collecting donations for Toys for Tots. From 9–11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, you can stop by Embark Wealth Partners at 5231 Mae Drive, Suite A, in Godfrey. There will be a truck from Shred-It shredding documents onsite. People are also asked to bring a toy donation for Toys for Tots. The goal, explained Terri Schneider and Casta Zippmann, is to serve the community in more ways than

GRANITE CITY – A Granite City man faces financial exploitation charges in Madison County after allegedly stealing over $2,000 from an elderly individual earlier this year. William C. Spicer III, 19, of Granite City, was charged on Oct. 1, 2026 with two counts of unlawful financial exploitation of an elderly person and one count of theft of property over $500, each Class 3 felonies. From July 19-25, 2026, Spicer is accused of committing a series of acts to obtain control over $2,200 in U.S

BENTON – A district judge sentenced a Chinese national to 27 months in federal prison for acting as a courier in an investment scam. Shenghan Jin, 27, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and one count of wire fraud. “A Chinese national who should have been gone in 2022 was still here in 2025, abusing our immigration system and helping fleece a Belleville man of his life savings. After Jin finishes his well-deserved prison sentence, he will be immediately

EDWARDSVILLE — Madison County is now taking applications for the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) starting Thursday. Madison County Community Development will start accepting applications Oct. 1 to select individuals who qualify for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). The program provides financial assistance to income-eligible households for natural gas, propane and electric bills, as well as furnace assistance for inoperable heating systems. The program

EDWARDSVILLE — Madison County directed nearly $9.8 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding toward water and sewer infrastructure projects serving communities across the county. The largest investment — $8.5 million — supports the Bethalto Interceptor, a regional sewer project benefiting several communities in the Bethalto and Wood River Township area. “Water and sewer infrastructure is expensive, and those costs eventually fall back on local taxpayers,” County

SOUTH ROXANA – State Senator Erica Harriss (56th-Glen Carbon) announced she has secured $40,000 in state funding for the Village of South Roxana to purchase a cold planer attachment to support local road maintenance. “Having the right equipment available locally helps our communities take care of road needs more efficiently and make taxpayer dollars go further,” said Senator Harriss. “I’m glad to bring this funding back to South Roxana and support the Village as the

EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville High School’s National Honor Society chapter has been recognized with the Chapter of Distinction Award for its commitment to leadership, service, character and meaningful impact within the school and community. The Edwardsville High School NHS chapter represents a select group of students who have demonstrated excellence inside and outside the classroom. Under the sponsorship of Dr. Amanda Shoemaker, the chapter has developed a strong culture of service, leadership

SWANSEA – State Senator Christopher Belt announced that applications are now being accepted for the Small Equipment Grant Program benefiting fire departments and ambulance services. “Now is the time for local fire and ambulance departments to get their applications in,” said Belt (D-Swansea). “This grant program ensures Metro East fire departments are well equipped for anything that comes their way.” The Small Equipment Grant Program assists fire departments and

ST. CLAIR COUNTY – The Illinois Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting to discuss the Planning and Environmental Linkages Study along Illinois 15 and Bond Avenue in St. Clair County. The meeting will be held virtually: Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2026 3-4:30 p.m. and 6-7:30 p.m. Register: https://eaststlouispel.com/virtualpublicmeeting/ IDOT has initiated a Planning and Environmental Linkages Study of Illinois 15/Bond Avenue in the city of East St. Louis. This study

ALTON - An Alton man was charged Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, with felony drug, weapons and sex offender registration offenses after a multi-agency investigation into suspected drug distribution at a Hillcrest Avenue residence, according to the Madison County Sheriff’s Office. The Madison County Circuit Court charged Corey L. Ammons after an investigation led by the Sheriff’s Enforcement Team, known as SET. Authorities suspected Ammons of distributing methamphetamine and other controlle