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ST. LOUIS – Today, Mayor Cara Spencer publicly launched CityStat , a portal where anyone can access the City’s performance data on a range of key city services, including pothole repairs, refuse collection, tree removals and more. “CityStat measures what matters and gives my team the information we need to deliver better results. Through this platform, we are tracking a wide range of indicators that reflect the real, everyday experiences of St. Louisans,” said Mayor

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) introduced legislation that would establish a Guardianship Bill of Rights to help protect Veterans from being forced into harmful arrangements and thrown into institutions as part of a new policy announced by the Trump Administration. Specifically, the Trump Administration’s recent policy agreement allows the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to grant U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) attorneys the authority to initiate

SPRINGFIELD – Today, Illinois Trooper Day, the Illinois State Police (ISP), Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Illinois Tollway, and the Illinois State Police Heritage Foundation announced every ISP Officer killed in the line of duty will be honored for their sacrifice for the people of Illinois with a memorial sign along Illinois roadways. “The lives and legacies of our fallen State Police Officers deserve to be honored for generations to come, and we will ensure

SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois State Fair announces Superstar Trio The Chicks to take the Illinois Lottery Grandstand Stage on Saturday, August 22, 2026 , bringing their powerhouse vocals and award-winning catalog to an already stacked Grandstand line-up. Earning universal recognition as the biggest-selling U.S. female band of all time, The Chicks have sold more than 30.5 million albums and are among an elite group of artists, and the only female group, to achieve multiple “diamond”

EAST ST. LOUIS — The Jackie Joyner-Kersee Foundation proudly announces it has received a generous grant from Boeing to support the expansion of its signature Jackie Joyner-Kersee Winning in Life® program, an evidence-based initiative designed to equip youth with the skills, mindset, and support needed to succeed in school, career, and life. Founded by Olympic legend Jackie Joyner-Kersee, the Foundation has long been a pillar of hope and opportunity in East St. Louis and beyond. This

GRANITE CITY – Three Granite City Community Unit School District #9 students were recognized by Madison County Green Schools Programs as top-three finishers in the 2026 Clean Air Bookmark Contest. Students were invited to design a bookmark that demonstrates the importance of clean air and its impact on living things – people, plants, or animals – in Madison County. 2nd-3rd Grade: Say NO to Air Pollution Mason Paterson – 1st Place, Wilson Elementary School Prize:

CARLINVILLE - Carlinville Area Hospital & Clinics will host a Community Blood Drive with ImpactLife, the provider of blood components for local hospitals. The blood drive will be from 11:00 am to 2:30 pm on Monday, April 13 at 20733 North Broad, inside Donor Bus What: Carlinville Area Hospital & Clinics Community Blood Drive When: Monday, April 13, 11:00 am - 2:30 pm Where: ImpactLife Donor Bus, 20733 North Broad, Carlinville, IL Appointments: To donate, please contact Vicki Walker

ALTON – A local woman has been charged with stealing toys that were donated to charity last December. Brenda L. Donithan, 28, of Alton, was charged on March 16, 2026 with one count of theft, a Class 4 felony. On Dec. 4, 2025, Donithan allegedly knowingly obtained or exerted unauthorized control over property of the Nautilus Fitness Center in Alton. She is specifically accused of stealing various toys that had been donated to the Toys For Tots charity, with the intent to deprive Nautilus

EDWARDSVILLE – The Edwardsville Police Department announced that a 29-year-old Alton man was taken into custody on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, within hours of being notified and initiating an investigation into an allegation of indecent solicitation of a child. On Thursday, April 2, 2026, the Madison County State’s Attorney’s Office issued a formal charging document known as a criminal information on the suspect, James L. Williams, 29 years of age. The criminal information for

ALTON - The Alton Committee of the Whole will vote on a resolution to amend city code affecting business taxes and the amount of money that will go to different organizations. On Monday, April 6, 2026, the Committee of the Whole will cast a vote that has the potential to adjust the Hotel Room Tax and the Food and Beverages Sales Tax in Alton. Two of the biggest changes affect the Great Rivers and Routes Tourism Bureau. One-eighth of taxes and penalties received by the city from the Hotel

GRANITE CITY - Ayden Cooper is off to a strong start for the Granite City Warriors baseball team. He is a Stillwater Senior Living Male Athlete of the Month for the Warriors. Cooper, a junior catcher for the Granite City High School baseball team, had the game-winning RBI, a single to center field that scored pinch runner Hunter Dickinson, in a 2-1 win over Waterloo Gibault Catholic on March 18, 2026, in the debut game of the newly remodeled Babe Champions Field in Granite City. Cooper went

GODFREY - Dr. John and Eula (Bushey) Klockenkemper of Godfrey are celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary. The couple exchanged their wedding vows April 7, 1956, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Grafton with the Rev. Fr. Shehee officiating. He is a retired dentist and practiced in Rosewood Heights, East Alton, until his retirement. She worked at Ryerson Steel until their marriage. The couple has nine children and 24 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. They are the parents

SHILOH - The Shiloh Police Department is investigating the death of a woman whose body was found Tuesday, March 31, 2026, behind brush along a tree line at a residence in the 2100 block of Clairmont Drive, authorities said, noting that the woman appeared to have been dead for an extended period and that an autopsy is pending. The St. Clair County Coroner's office has identified the woman as Sahab Naheed, 30. Naheed had been reported missing by her family in early December 2025.

FOSTERBURG — A suspect was taken into custody just after noon Thursday, April 2, 2026, after barricading inside a home in the 5000 block of Fosterburg Road, Madison County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Marcos Pulido confirmed. Pulido confirmed the apprehension shortly after noon on Thursday, April 2, 2026. He said the roadway near the scene “will be opened shortly" when he commented. Pulido said the subject was involved in a domestic-related incident and made threats. Metro

CHICAGO – Today, Governor JB Pritzker sent a letter to Congressional leaders urging for a swift passage of legislation to permanently allow year-round sales of E15 gasoline and bring long term certainty, as Trump’s tariffs and global instability are driving up costs and squeezing Illinois farmers. “Mounting pressure on the agriculture economy can be traced directly back to recent federal policy decisions,” wrote Governor JB Pritzker. “From the devastating effects

ST. LOUIS COUNTY - The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has issued 12 felony charges against James Mahoney, 66, of the 12400 block of Elaine Drive in St. Louis, alleging he repeatedly sexually assaulted a victim over a period spanning 2002 to 2011, authorities said. The charges were issued on Thursday, March 26, according to a statement dated April 2, 2026, from St. Louis County. Mahoney's charges are as follows: Five (5) counts - Statutory Sodomy 1st Degree –

ALTON - Alton Steel Inc. at 5 Cut Street in Alton has announced that bidding for the remaining assets of the 2,000,000 square foot steel mill will take place in an online auction. The bidding closes on April 8, 9, and 10, 2026, at 10 a.m. Central Standard Time each day. A preview will take place on April 6-7-8, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. The auction will be managed by GA Group & Capital Recovery Group on behalf of Alton Steel. The assets featured in the auction are as follows:

ALTON - The Wedge will mark its first anniversary in Alton, and they have a few events and deals prepared to celebrate. Throughout the month of April, there are several deals available for those who wish to utilize the building’s coworking and office spaces. On April 24, 2026, community members can also join a rooftop celebration with live music, networking opportunities and more. CEO Scot Heathman and Community Manager Stephanie Schrage can’t wait to bring the community

SPRINGFIELD, IL — Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) released the following statement on President Trump’s Executive Order 14399, titled “ Ensuring Citizenship Verification and Integrity in Federal Elections .” The order directs the Department of Homeland Security, in coordination with the Social Security Administration, to compile lists of U.S. citizens eligible to vote in each state and requires the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to deliver ballots only to voters

EDWARDSVILLE – A hand recount of results for two ballot refenda in the Madison County 2026 primaries show much different vote totals than initially reported. At issue were two referenda that appeared on the ballot for voters within the Long Lake Fire Protection District. One asked voters whether the district’s property tax rate of .30% should be raised to .40%, while the other asked whether a special tax should be levied to fund an emergency ambulance service. Multiple voters reached