ALTON - The Metro East and St. Louis region is being hit with heavier snow than predicted. Some areas north of St. Louis may end up receiving up to 5 inches of snowfall. Other areas are expected to receive around 3-4 inches of snowfall. National Weather Service in St. Louis Meteorologist Jared Maples said the snowfall has definitely arrived earlier than previously expected. Wood River and Granite City had several reports of accidents in the early afternoon. The St. Louis area has also several
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, December 15 at 20733 North Broad, inside Donor Bus. What: Carlinville Area Hospital & Clinics Community Blood Drive When: Monday, December 15, 11:00 am - 2:30 pm Where: Donor Bus, 20733 North Broad, Carlinville, IL Appointments: To donate, please contact Vicki Walker
Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025 School Closings Calhoun School District 40 Collinsville District 10, E-Learning East Alton-Wood River District 14 East Alton District 13 Schools East St. Louis School District 189 Edwardsville District 7 Schools, E-Learning. Father McGivney Catholic, Virtual Learning Granite City School District 9, E-Learning Marquette Catholic Jersey School District 100 Roxana School District Southwestern School District 9 schools. Staunton CU School District 6, Virtual
BUNKER HILL - Shelly Wuellner, Vice President of the Illinois School Nutrition Association, wants to make sure no child goes hungry at school. Wuellner has met with several local politicians to advocate for free school breakfasts and lunches for students. She has traveled to Washington, D.C., to push for federal funding for these meals, where she has also met with cafeteria workers across the country who support funding breakfasts and lunches for kids. “All the lunch ladies throughout
KAMPSVILLE — The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 39-year-old man for failing to register as a sex offender after receiving complaints from local residents, officials said. On Oct. 28, 2025, the sheriff’s office was notified that a sex offender was living at an unregistered residence in Kampsville, Calhoun County. Deputies launched an investigation and conducted surveillance, confirming the individual’s residence in the area without proper registration. Two day
ALTON — The Alton Fire Department encountered a very tragic situation early Monday morning, Dec. 1, 2025, when they discovered a man and a dog who had died in a fire. The blaze broke out around 2:30 a.m. Dec. 1 in the 900 block of Rixon in Alton. Firefighters arrived to find a single-story home fully engulfed in flames, Alton Fire Department Battalion Chief Derrick Richardson said. Despite temperatures in the 20s, crews immediately began attacking the fire, working until about 5:15 a.m.
FOSTERBURG - Fosterburg Fire Protection District Chief Don Palmer reported a sledding accident involving a 14-year-old girl in a rural Straube Lane area on Sunday afternoon, Nov. 30, 2025. Palmer said emergency responders were dispatched at 2:27 p.m. on Sunday to the Fosterburg scene. The girl sustained an injury that affected her neck. Palmer said the injury was serious enough to warrant airlifting her by medical helicopter to a St. Louis area hospital. “The injury impaired her neck,
Did you know that people who actively plan and anticipate enjoyable activities report higher levels of happiness and well-being? The simple act of creating a bucket list can transform ordinary days into memorable experiences. December, often packed with obligations and festivities, provides a unique opportunity to craft a personalized list of meaningful activities to enrich your final month of the year. Why a Winter Bucket List Matters It’s easy to let days slip by amid the hustle of
What if a simple daily ritual could transform your entire month, building anticipation and joy one day at a time? Advent calendars have long been a cherished tradition, yet their power extends beyond the simple countdown to a holiday. They offer a unique opportunity to foster mindfulness, family connection, and creativity. Starting December with an advent calendar tradition can set a positive tone that resonates throughout the month and beyond. The Origins and Evolution of Advent Calendars Adve
December 1st has long been a date marked by pivotal moments that have shaped our world in profound ways. One of the most impactful global events occurred in 1955 when Rosa Parks famously refused to give up her seat on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama. This act of quiet defiance became a catalyst for the Civil Rights Movement in the United States, igniting widespread activism against racial segregation. Parks’ courage on this day galvanized communities and leaders alike, leading to the Montgomery
MARYLAND HEIGHTS, Mo. — A Maryland Heights police officer fatally shot a man who fired a gun at officers Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, evening at a Walgreens on Dorsett Road, St. Louis County Police authorities said early Monday, Dec. 1, 2025. The incident occurred around 6 p.m. on Nov. 30, 2025, at the Walgreens located in the 12500 block of Dorsett Road. Officers from the Maryland Heights Police Department responded to a call for service and encountered an adult male armed with a gun. According
ALTON — The Alton Fire Department battled a fully engulfed blaze early Monday morning, Dec. 1, 2025, that claimed the life of one man and a dog, Alton Fire Department Battalion Chief Derrick Richardson said. The blaze occurred around 2:30 a.m. Dec. 1 in the 900 block of Rixon in Alton, according to Richardson. Firefighters found the single-story structure fully involved upon arrival. The Alton Police Department was on the scene at the fire, and the Godfrey Fire Protection District was
ALTON — The Alton Police Department is investigating a robbery that took place late on November 29, 2025, at the Walgreens on the 1600 block of Washington Avenue. According to authorities, employees reported that an individual took money from the store’s counter and fled the scene. In the early hours of November 29, 2025, deputies from the Madison County Sheriff’s Office located a vehicle believed to be connected to the incident. Officers from Alton responded and detained
November 29th and 30th have been dates marked by pivotal moments that have shaped history across the globe. Perhaps the most impactful event on November 29th was the United Nations General Assembly Resolution 181, passed on November 29, 1947. This resolution recommended the partition of British Mandate Palestine into separate Jewish and Arab states, with Jerusalem under international administration. The vote, which passed with 33 in favor, 13 against, and 10 abstentions, dramatically altered
CHICAGO – Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 22 attorneys general, filed a lawsuit to stop the federal government from unlawfully cutting off Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for thousands of lawful permanent residents. Attorney General Raoul and the coalition are seeking to block new guidance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) that wrongly treats several groups of legal immigrants as ineligible for food assistance, including
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) joined U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Mazie Hirono (D-HI) in pushing seven major companies offering “Buy Now, Pay Later” (BNPL) services to provide critical data needed to understand the risks and economic impact of BNPL products, as consumers’ use of these opaque products rapidly grows. The Senators’ letter comes as the Trump Administration undermines
WOOD RIVER – Wood River police have charged an 18-year-old resident with aggravated assault and intimidation after he allegedly used an air pistol to threaten a juvenile victim. Brennen R. Sykes, 18, of Wood River, was charged on Nov. 14, 2025 with one count each of intimidation (a Class 3 felony) and aggravated assault (a Class A misdemeanor). Sykes allegedly appeared at the residence of a 17-year-old victim on Nov. 12, 2025 and “displayed an air pistol in a threatening manner,”
CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 20 attorneys general and two state governors, today filed a lawsuit to halt the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) abrupt and illegal changes that will limit access to long-term housing and other services for tens of thousands of Americans experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity. Raoul and the coalition’s complaint challenges drastic changes to HUD’s Continuum of Care grant
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) is launching new coverage for home visiting services for pregnant and parenting Medicaid customers, effective Nov. 21. The newly-covered services and supports aim to meet the needs of pregnant and parenting individuals at a critical time in their healthcare journey, in order to create better health outcomes for both parents and their children. “My administration is committed to investing in children and
ST. LOUIS — The St. Louis region experienced its first significant snowfall of the fall season on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025. Snow fell steadily throughout much of Saturday morning, impacting communities across the Greater St. Louis Metropolitan Area. Notable snowfall totals included 8 inches in Edwardsville; 7 inches in Troy, Mo., and 6.5 inches in Creve Coeur, Mo. Other areas reported significant accumulations as well, such as Maryland Heights, Mo., with 6.3 inches and Godfrey, with 6 inches
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