SPRINGFIELD – Today, Governor JB Pritzker celebrated the renaming the historic Illinois State Armory in Springfield as the Governor Jim Edgar Executive Office Building. The designation honors Governor Edgar's legacy of integrity and dedication to public service. Once renovations are complete, the building will serve more than 870 employees across multiple state agencies that work on behalf of the people of Illinois. "I can think of no more fitting tribute to Governor Jim Edgar than a building
CHICAGO – Ahead of Veterans Day at the Illinois State Fair Aug. 16, Attorney General Kwame Raoul and Illinois Department of Veterans (IDVA) Affairs Director Terry Prince encourage Illinois service members, veterans and family members to review recent updates to the 2026 Benefits for Illinois Veterans Guide . “We are proud to have worked with the Department of Veterans Affairs to update the only comprehensive benefits guide designed for Illinois veterans, which combines federal,
ALTON – Alton may soon establish a dedicated fund for capital improvements as city officials look to improve their short and long-term infrastructure planning. Committee of the Whole members unanimously approved two resolutions related to capital improvements at their Aug. 10, 2026 meeting. The approved resolutions include the disbursement of $1.2 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to create a designated Capital Projects fund, and a resolution to introduce an ordinance creatin
EDWARDSVILLE - During their regular meeting on Monday, Aug. 10, 2026, the Edwardsville Community Unit School District #7 Board of Education heard an update on summer construction. Superintendent Dr. Allen Duncan outlined the summer’s completed projects and the upcoming projects that will be completed in the coming months. Duncan explained that phase one of the Central Office construction is complete. The district budgeted between $700,000–750,000 for the project and only spent
SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Christopher Belt sponsored a newly signed law that will expand the workforce pipeline to get more Certified Nursing Assistants working in the long-term care industry. “Nursing assistants are a vital cog in our health care system,” said Belt (D-Swansea). “Expanding the workforce pipeline for Certified Nursing Assistants will not only reduce the time-to-hire for trainees, but it will also provide trainees with more opportunities to learn and adapt.”
EDWARDSVILLE - In recognition of National Poll Worker Recruitment Day on August 11, Madison County Clerk Linda Andreas is encouraging residents to consider serving their community as Election Judges for the upcoming November General Election. Madison County currently has approximately 700 Election Judges in its pool, but additional judges are needed—particularly individuals who can serve as Republican Election Judges. Illinois election law provides for bipartisan staffing of polling
ALTON - A movie has been filmed in Alton, and community members are eager to see their small town on the big screen. During the North Alton-Godfrey Business Council’s regular meeting on Aug. 11, 2026, the three people behind the movie’s creation spoke about the film and its production in Alton. “Herbert West: Reanimator” is a psychological horror film starring Joseph Morgan and Katie Cassidy. The story takes place in Alton, and the crew spent the past eight weeks filmin
EDWARDSVILLE — Edwardsville police will join more than 200 law enforcement agencies across Illinois from Aug. 14, 2026, through the early morning hours of Sept. 8, 2026, for statewide enforcement campaigns aimed at stopping impaired driving, enforcing seat belt laws and reducing other dangerous driving behaviors. The Edwardsville Police Department will participate in the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over,” “Drive High. Get a DUI” and “Click It or Ticket”
GRANITE CITY – A sex offender from East St. Louis faces a felony in Madison County after allegedly soliciting a minor near a school. Rashad V. Lumpford, 32, of the 400 block of Wimmer Place in East St. Louis, faces a Class 3 felony count of indecent solicitation of a child. The charge was filed Aug. 5, 2026 in Madison County court and stems from an alleged incident two days prior on Aug. 3, 2026. Lumpford is accused of knowingly soliciting a 13-year-old child to perform a sex act with th
FERGUSON, MO. — Two 17-year-old suspects are facing adult criminal charges in connection with the Jan. 30, 2026, shooting death of ride-share driver Shannon O’Brien, an Edwardsville High School graduate, in Ferguson, Mo. after investigators said rival groups met for a planned shootout in the 1700 block of Windward Court. The St. Louis County Family Court certified Lamarkus Van, 17, of the 2500 block of Haber Drive in St. Louis, as an adult Monday, Aug. 10, 2026. The St. Louis County
VENICE - A Venice, Illinois, man was sentenced Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026, in St. Louis to 154 months in prison for the 2024 armed robbery and carjacking of one man and for shooting at another man about an hour later. Harry Moore, 21, pleaded guilty in April in U.S. District Court in St. Louis to one felony count of carjacking and one felony count of possession and brandishing a firearm in furtherance of a violent crime. On Sept. 4, 2024, Moore was driving a Cadillac that had been stolen in
ROXANA - Max Autery gave Roxana baseball a steady presence behind the plate and production throughout the lineup, recently concluding an athletic career at Roxana with another strong baseball season as a catcher, infielder and pitcher before heading to Quincy University to play baseball. Roxana baseball coach Jerry Wheaton said Autery, a four-year starter, also had tremendous success on the football field. “Max was the leader behind the plate,” Wheaton said. “He’s going
JERSEYVILLE – Felony charges have been filed against a Godfrey resident accused of injuring an officer and fleeing police on the same day. Caleb M. Hudson, 22, of Godfrey, was charged in Jersey County court on Aug. 4, 2026 with a Class 2 felony count of aggravated battery and a Class 4 felony count of aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer. Hudson is accused of causing bodily injury by failing to bring his vehicle to a stop after being signaled by a law enforcement officer
ST. CLAIR COUNTY - The St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office is asking residents to watch for suspicious activity near churches and outdoor A/C units after reports that individuals have been stealing copper piping from A/C units at local churches near the St. Clair County/Henry County line. The Sheriff’s Office said the reports involve copper thefts. No additional details were provided about when the thefts occurred or why the churches were targeted. “Please keep
O'FALLON, Ill. – HSHS Medical Group welcomes John M. Kaschke, MD, a family medicine and sports medicine physician, to HSHS Medical Group Family and Sports Medicine - O'Fallon at 670 Pierce Blvd. Dr. Kaschke offers comprehensive family medicine for patients of all ages alongside specialized sports medicine and orthopedic care, addressing everything from routine primary care to muscle, bone and joint pain, sports injuries and movement issues. As a family medicine physician, he serves as
EDWARDSVILLE - Jail Deputies Olivia Storey and Jordan McMurray have graduated from the SWIC-Corrections Academy, Session 137, and are ready to begin their careers serving the community, the Madison County Sheriff's Office said. The sheriff's office announced the graduation and congratulated the deputies on completing the academy’s course of instruction. “Both officers completed a rigorous course of instruction and are now ready to begin their careers serving our community,”
This monthly series highlights SIUE School of Business faculty whose research and expertise help organizations, industries and communities better understand today’s business challenges. EDWARDSVILLE - As digital media becomes an increasingly significant part of daily life, individuals and organizations alike are paying closer attention to how online conversations shape identity, reputation and public response. Mary Macharia, PhD, associate professor of Computer Management and Information
COLLINSVILLE — Three Collinsville Police Department school resource officers were selected as the June 2026 Officers of the Month for their work with students in Collinsville Community Unit School District #10 and youth programs, the department said. The school resource officers will be visible once again with openings ahead in the Collinsville School District. Officer Cortney Colbert, Officer Dylan Madron and Officer Greg McAllister, described by the department as “The
SPRINGFIELD – State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) and State Senator Erica Harriss (R-Glen Carbon) are applauding the signing of House Bill 4868, which passed the General Assembly in May. House Bill 4868, sponsored by Elik in the House and Harriss in the Senate, requires nursing facilities to notify the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) within 24 hours when a reportable incident or accident results in serious physical harm or injury to a resident or requires immediate
ST. LOUIS - St. Louis Metropolitan Police District 5 detectives are searching for a suspect wanted in connection with the theft of a woman’s wallet and the fraudulent use of her bank or credit card on July 27, 2026, at Washington University Medical Center in the 500 block of South Euclid. A preliminary investigation found the suspect stole the wallet sometime between 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. on that day. St. Louis Police said the suspect later used the woman’s bank or credit card to mak
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