EDWARDSVILLE - Five weeks before their first fall semester, a record cohort of 120 incoming Southern Illinois University Edwardsville students got an early start. On Friday, Aug. 7, SIUE’s 2026 Summer Success Program gathered for a closing ceremony celebrating the completion of five weeks of college coursework, campus engagement and community-building. Students finished the program with certificates in hand, seven college credit hours already earned and five weeks of experience navigating
CHICAGO — A Breese woman accused of using an elderly person’s debit card between January and May 2025 for personal purchases and cash withdrawals was arraigned in St. Clair County Circuit Court on felony theft and financial exploitation charges, Attorney General Kwame Raoul’s office said. Nicole Snyder, 44, was charged with two counts of financial exploitation of an elderly or disabled person of less than $50,000 and two counts of theft of less than $100,000. All four charges
GRANITE CITY — Kaysen Emerson, a senior running back and wide receiver for Granite City, said Aug. 8, 2026. at Kevin Greene Field that the Warriors are working to turn around the program after a third consecutive 0-9 season in 2025, to win games and reach the playoffs when the new season begins Aug. 21 at home against Freeburg. Emerson, a Stillwater Senior Living Male Athlete of the Month for the Warriors, made an impact last season as Granite City’s leading receiver. He ran 19 time
ALTON — Firefighters responded to a house fire Sunday evening in the 600 block of Wyss Avenue after smoke was seen coming from the eaves of the residence. The Alton Fire Department arrived and conducted a search of the home. No one was found inside, and no injuries were reported. Firefighters requested a box alarm, bringing the East Alton Fire Department to the scene However, East Alton firefighters were canceled before arriving after the fire was quickly brought under control. The cause
GRANITE CITY – A woman from Granite City was recently charged three years after allegedly using an elderly victim’s signature to apply for a mortgage and more. Linda L. Bone, 66, of Granite City faces two counts of financial exploitation of an elderly person, including a Class 1 felony and Class 2 felony. She also faces two counts of aggravated identity theft, including one Class 1 felony and one Class 2 felony. The charges against Bone were filed on Aug. 13, 2026 in Madison County
ALTON – An Alton resident accused of escalating an argument by displaying and firing a weapon at someone as they drove away has been detained. Kuwaka F. Isom, 53, of Alton, was charged on Aug. 12, 2026 with one count each of possession of a firearm with FOID revoked (a Class 3 felony), reckless discharge of a firearm, aggravated unlawful use of weapons (both Class 4 felonies), and aggravated assault (a Class A misdemeanor). Isom allegedly displayed a firearm in a threatening manner before
BELLEVILLE/SAINT LOUIS - A new book explores Forest Park’s history and legacy. This past weekend at Belleville Books in Belleville, authors Amanda Doyle and Cameron Collins shared their book “Forest Park: St. Louis’s Gathering Place Since 1876.” This book explores the park’s 150-year history through newspaper articles, historical documents, and the memories of St. Louis residents. “We wanted to have a project that would really celebrate the park as we
On August 16, one of the most consequential events in global history is the 1945 announcement that Japan would accept the terms of surrender in the Second World War. Emperor Hirohito’s recorded message, broadcast to the Japanese public for the first time, marked the effective end of the war in Asia and brought the deadliest conflict in human history to a close. At the time, it mattered because it stopped years of destruction that had spread across continents and oceans, caused immense civilia
CHICAGO – Today, Governor JB Pritzker released the following statement after Stellantis announced that it plans to invest more than $800 million at its Belvidere facility: “Today’s announcement builds on Stellantis’ commitment to bring thousands of good-paying jobs back to Belvidere and represents another major vote of confidence in Illinois workers and the future of Illinois manufacturing. By increasing its investment to more than $800 million and selecting Belvidere
CHICAGO – The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) has published its 2027-2028 Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP) , which establishes the rules and criteria governing Illinois’ Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program, the state’s primary tool for financing the creation and preservation of affordable housing. The new QAP is part of Governor Pritzker’s broader housing strategy to address Illinois’ housing from multiple facets: maximizing limited federal
SKOKIE, Ill. — The Illinois Commission on Equity and Inclusion (CEI), in collaboration with Senator Ram Villivalam and State Representative Kevin Olickal, is hosting an in person Business Enterprise Program (BEP) and Veterans Business Program (VBP) Certification Kickstart Workshop on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at Oakton College in Skokie, IL. This interactive training session is designed to help small, diverse, and veteran owned businesses begin or complete the State certification proces
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) joined U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), along with 26 of their Democratic Senate colleagues, in demanding that Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. reverse the Department’s destructive cancellations of lifesaving health research grants administered by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ).
SWANSEA – State Senator Christopher Belt is proud to announce eight libraries in the 57th District will be receiving over $200,000 for literacy program enhancements, workplace skills development and more. “Reading is a wonderful gift,” said Belt (D-Swansea). “Whether you had a late start or have physical limitations, these grants will go toward spreading that gift to everyone.” The latest round of funding through the Illinois Secretary of State includes more than
BELLEVILLE — The Illinois Department of Transportation will host an information session Aug. 18, 2026, in Belleville as it seeks to hire 286 seasonal workers to help with snow and ice removal in the Metro East and surrounding counties during the winter months. The session is scheduled for 10 a.m. at the Illinois Department of Employment Security, 7650 Magna Drive. IDOT representatives will be available to answer questions and assist with the application process. The department is hiring
SPRINGFIELD - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today encouraged Illinois families to visit his office’s tent at the 2026 Illinois State Fair, which is located on Grandstand Avenue and offers many free resources focused on enhancing public safety and protecting children from online dangers, including risks posed by Artificial Intelligence (AI). “I encourage all families to visit the Attorney General’s tent to learn about the important services my office provides and how we wor
On August 15, one of the most significant events in modern global history is the end of Japanese rule in Korea in 1945. On that day, as Japan announced its surrender in the Second World War, Korea was liberated after 35 years of colonial control. For millions of Koreans, it marked the end of political repression, forced assimilation, and wartime hardship. The date still matters because liberation did not bring immediate stability. Instead, it was followed by division, rival governments, and eventuall
GRANITE CITY - State Senator Erica Harriss and State Representative Amy Elik are teaming up with over 50 local and state employers to host a free job fair in Granite City. Attendees are encouraged to bring plenty of resumes and dress for success. Friday, August 28 9:00AM – 1:00PM The Commons at SWIC (Sam Wolf Granite City Campus) 4950 Maryville Road, Granite City The event is free and open to the public. Employers include: 1st MidAmerica Credit Union Alton School District Ameren
SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB) and the Cook County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) today announced the launch of a dedicated 24/7 callout line and email address for the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Crisis Response Therapy Canine Certification Program, making it easier than ever for schools, first responders, local governments, businesses, community organizations and residents across Illinois to request the support of certified crisis response
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)—Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Commerce Subcommittee (CST) on Aviation, Space and Innovation—joined U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Edward J. Markey (D-MA) in reintroducing the Cabin Air Safety Act , bicameral legislation to protect airline pilots, flight attendants and passengers from toxic cabin air. Building on cabin air reporting provisions secured in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Dick Durbin (D-IL) today highlighted a new report from the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee showing that Illinois families are paying $3,800 more on average just to afford everyday essentials as the cost of gas, groceries, housing and health care skyrockets due to the Trump Administration’s disastrous policies. Despite Donald Trump’s repeated pledges to lower costs on day one, the President’s reckless tariffs
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