ALTON - JoAnne Curvey is “a Redbird through and through.” Curvey, who currently serves as the principal of Gilson Brown Elementary School, jokes that she started in the Alton Community Unit School District #11 as a kindergartener in 1971. A few decades later, Curvey is preparing to retire and can’t wait to celebrate her 38 years in education. “Teaching is the best job ever, and it's such an important job,” she said. “Everything comes from what we do her
ST. LOUIS – A man from Toledo, Ohio, on Thursday admitted engaging in sex acts with a Missouri minor. Andrew Raymond Crum, 33, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in St. Louis to one count of coercion or enticement of a minor. Crum admitted meeting the girl via social media in 2021, when she was 14. Crum began driving to Missouri to have sex with the girl in February of 2024, when she was 16. He also exchanged sexually explicit images and videos with the victim via Snapchat, where
CHICAGO - Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined a multistate coalition of 18 attorneys general on Wednesday in filing an amicus brief before the U.S. Supreme Court in Monsanto Co. v. Durnell, a case that could have sweeping implications for states’ ability to provide access to justice for those injured by pesticide manufacturers. In their brief , Raoul and the coalition urge the Supreme Court to preserve longstanding state laws that allow those who have been wronged by pesticide
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-NM) and Jim Banks (R-IN) introduced the Veteran Education Assistance Adjustment Act , bipartisan legislation that will increase Veterans’ yearly books and supply stipend to $1,500 to keep up with inflation. The bill also increases the supply stipend for Veterans enrolled in apprenticeships and pursuing careers in the trades. “When our Veterans hang up their uniform,
GRAFTON - The chilly start to Grafton’s annual Easter Egg Hunt did not keep families away Saturday morning, March 28, 2024, as children from birth through fifth grade raced across Red Hawk Park to gather candy-filled eggs and meet the Easter Bunny. Parents and children gathered at 11 a.m. for the event, which featured separate age groups hunting at their own pace. Toddlers were guided by parents, while older children moved quickly to track down brightly colored eggs and fill their baskets
Whether celebrating an important life event or enjoying a lazy morning, brunch has continued to gain popularity in the United States since the early 1900s. It is a time to meet with family and friends, as well as enjoy delicious breakfast and lunch foods that are fresh, warm and comforting. With April being National Brunch Month, it is the opportune time to have a mid-morning gathering featuring these delicious breakfast and lunch foods. Dairy is the perfect companion to many brunch dishes,
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
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