O’FALLON, Ill. – Prairie Cardiovascular and HSHS Medical Group are proud to announce that Megan Land, APRN, has joined its team at Prairie Cardiovascular O’Fallon, located at 3 St. Elizabeth Blvd., Suite 1800. Land is a board-certified nurse practitioner with extensive experience in cardiology. She specializes in the prevention, diagnosis and management of a wide range of heart conditions, including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, arrhythmias, heart failure and coronary
EDWARDSVILLE – Carrollton Bank announced today that Matt Warren has been promoted to regional president in Edwardsville. “Matt has been dedicated to helping businesses across Edwardsville achieve their goals and dreams,” said Tom Hough, CEO of Carrollton Bank. “His leadership, experience, and commitment to our customers make him an excellent choice to guide our continued growth in the region.” Matt succeeds Bill Barlow who will continue managing his long-term ke
EAST ST. LOUIS – State Senator Christopher Belt’s office is collecting store-bought or handmade cards for residents in long-term care facilities for Valentine’s Day. “Join me in showing our support for our senior community by letting them know we are thinking about them on Valentine’s Day,” said Belt (D-Swansea). “We have done this for several years now, and it’s really a great way to brighten someone’s day.” Individuals are encourage
EDWARDSVILLE – The Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7 Board of Education unanimously approved the 7-0 appointment of Dr. Allen Duncan Jr. as Interim Superintendent during its monthly work session on Monday, Jan. 12. Duncan has been serving as Acting Superintendent since September 25, 2025. Dr. Duncan brings deep institutional knowledge and a strong commitment to District 7, having spent his entire professional career serving the Edwardsville community. Duncan most recently
A month with 31 days shouldn’t feel longer than other 31-day months—yet for many people, January seems to stretch like it has extra pages in the calendar. That “long month” feeling isn’t just whining or bad math. It comes from a mix of psychology, routines, money timing, and the way our brains mark events. January often has fewer built-in landmarks, more pressure to “reset,” and more waiting for the next thing to happen. Put those together, and the day
On January 13, 1898, Émile Zola published his open letter “J’Accuse…!” in a Paris newspaper, directly accusing the French government and military leadership of covering up a wrongful conviction. The letter centered on the Dreyfus Affair, a case in which Captain Alfred Dreyfus, a Jewish officer, had been convicted of treason on shaky evidence. Zola’s intervention mattered because it forced a private injustice into public view, pushed institutions to answer har
This morning starts off with mostly clear skies and a cool 48 degrees. Expect a high near 59 later today as intermittent clouds mix with sunshine. Winds from the west-southwest will pick up to about 14 mph, gusting near 30 mph, making it breezy through the afternoon. By evening, clouds will thicken as a light rain shower moves in with temperatures dipping into the 50s. Overnight brings a chance of light rain and mostly cloudy skies with lows around 35 degrees. Tomorrow will be much colder and windy
SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism is pleased to announce the appointment of three new commissioners. The Illinois Supreme Court has appointed Hon. Sierra D. Senor-Moore, Daniel R. Hernandez, and Alan G. Pirtle to three-year terms, expiring December 31, 2028. In addition, the Illinois Supreme Court has reappointed Commissioners Heather B. Kroencke and Azam Nizamuddin to terms expiring December 31, 2028. “We are thrilled to welcome Judge Senor-Moore,
ALTON – A proposal to remove parking restrictions on an Alton street is on hold for now amid concerns about emergency vehicle and snowplow access. Alton Committee of the Whole members voted unanimously at their Jan. 12, 2026 meeting to postpone a resolution introducing an ordinance to remove certain parking restrictions on Norside Drive. According to the resolution, city officials have determined that “certain parking restrictions on Norside Drive do not reflect current neighborhood
GLEN CARBON - Ty Etcheson, an infielder and pitcher for the baseball team at Father McGivney Catholic High School, has signed a letter of intent to play baseball in the spring of 2027 at John Wood Community College in Quincy. He is a Byron, Carlson, Petri & Kalb Male Athlete of the Month for the Griffins. Etcheson had a very good season for the Griffins in helping the team to a 38-4 record, losing in the IHSA Class 1A state championship game to Ottawa Marquette Catholic 6-5 at Illinois Field
SPRINGFIELD, IL. - The Civic Memorial High School girls cheerleading team claimed second place at the Illinois Cheerleading Coaches Association (ICCA) 2A Varsity State competition held this past weekend in Springfield. The Eagles finished just behind Highland and ahead of Jacksonville in the final standings. The girls are Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Female Athletes of the Month for the Eagles. CM's Makenna Wehmeier was named All-State at the cheer competition. The squad’s
ALTON - Dozens of people gathered in downtown Alton to memorialize Renee Nicole Good, a Minneapolis woman who was shot and killed by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents last week. On Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, community members met at Lincoln Douglas Square in Alton for a candlelight vigil in honor of Good. The organizer, who wished to remain anonymous, pointed to the event’s community feel as a major reason why they felt it was important to plan the vigil. “It
EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7 will host a Kindergarten Kickoff on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, at each of its six primary schools. At Glen Carbon, Goshen, Leclaire, Midway, and Nelson elementary schools, the event will start at 6 p.m. At Hamel Elementary, the event will begin at 7:15 p.m. During the event, parents will meet the principal, learn about kindergarten in District 7, and have the opportunity to tour the building. Students are welcome to join their parents
Photos by Kayla Howland and Janina Vomund-Roberts. ALTON — Mayor David Goins read a proclamation on Jan. 8, 2026, saluting Sara McGibany Day in Alton during Alton Main Street’s Annual Appreciation Party held from 5 to 7 p.m. at Post-Commons/Good News Brewing in Alton. The proclamation recognized McGibany’s nearly two decades of tireless, dedicated service as executive director of Alton Main Street, where she has played a key role in the revitalization of Downtown Alton sinc
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — A 15-year-old male was arrested Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, in connection with the shooting death of a 34-year-old man in St. Louis County, authorities said. The suspect was taken into custody on Jan. 11 and remanded to the St. Louis County Family Court on charges of second-degree murder and armed criminal action, according to a statement from the St. Louis County Police Department. The victim, identified as Johnathan Brown of the 10800 block of Glen Garry Road, was
ALTON - A local dietician is sharing how to stay healthy as we enter the new year. Many people make New Year’s resolutions that include weight loss or fitness goals. Rachel Bult, RDN, LDN, Supervisor Dietitian at OSF St. Anthony’s Health Center, encourages people to focus on building healthy habits rather than quick weight loss strategies. “If you focus on changing your habits for the long term, this will help you get to your goal weight and keep the weight off for good,”
SPRINGFIELD - Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, with the cooperation of Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias, and the City of Chicago have filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois against Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Department of Homeland Secretary Kristi Noem and U.S. Border Patrol agent Gregory Bovino among other high-ranking officials. The lawsuit alleges that federal agents engaged
EDWARDSVILLE — Edwardsville High School’s varsity and junior varsity cheer teams delivered standout performances at the Illinois Cheerleading Association Coaches Cheer Championships (ICCA) on Jan. 10-11, 2026, securing top honors and individual accolades. On Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, the varsity team earned second place in the large schools division, finishing behind Rockford Guilford and ahead of O'Fallon Township, Normal Community, and Hononegah. The team demonstrated strength,
CHICAGO – Today, the State of Illinois filed a lawsuit against the Trump Administration’s Department of Homeland Security (DHS) over the unlawful and dangerous tactics used by Customs and Border Protection (CPB) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Illinois. The lawsuit, brought by Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul and supported by Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, specifically challenges the Trump Administration’s federal overreach using tactics exceeding
CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul today secured a temporary restraining order from the U.S. District Court for Southern District of New York, blocking the Trump administration’s illegal attempt to freeze $10 billion in federal funding that provides critical support for children and families. Attorney General Raoul, along with the attorneys general of California, Colorado, Minnesota and New York, filed a lawsuit yesterday challenging the administration’s illegal action
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