JERSEYVILLE – A suspect in the recent stabbing of a juvenile victim in Jerseyville has been released from custody pending trial in Jersey County. Trent J. Devore, 20, with no listed address, was charged on April 23, 2026 with one count each of aggravated battery in a public place, aggravated battery, and unlawful use of a weapon in a public place (each Class 3 felonies). Devore allegedly knowingly stabbed a minor victim in the right thigh with a knife while at Wittman Park in Jerseyville
ST. LOUIS - A rare, higher-end severe weather threat is expected to build across the St. Louis region this afternoon and into tonight, with forecasters warning that storms could bring tornadoes, damaging winds, and large hail. The National Weather Service in St. Louis has upgraded the area to a Moderate Risk, or Level 4, for severe thunderstorms today, with the most likely window for severe weather between 2 and 10 p.m., meteorologist Mark Fuchs said on Monday morning, April 27, 2026. Forecasters
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois State Police (ISP) is now accepting applications for the three Team Illinois Youth Police Camps (TIYPC) this summer. Each week-long, overnight camp is geared towards teenagers (ages 13-17 years) and focuses on providing personal development opportunities to challenge young people to reach their full potential. The TIYPCs are based upon a military model and attendees, or cadets, learn military drills and participate in physical fitness exercises. Cadets also attend
CARLINVILLE – Blackburn College has appointed Philip R. Foxman as Vice President for Institutional Advancement. He will oversee the College’s fundraising, alumni, and donor engagement, as well as related philanthropic initiatives, and will serve as a member of the President’s senior leadership team. Foxman brings more than three decades of higher education experience to Blackburn. Most recently, he served as Associate Vice President for Advancement & Alumni Engagement at Beloit
SPRINGFIELD – Nearly 7,000 students will visit Illinois state parks, natural areas, museums and other natural resources sites thanks to grants from the Illinois Biodiversity Field Trip Grant program administered by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and the Illinois Conservation Foundation (ICF). This competitive grant program allows Illinois teachers to apply for funds to take students on a field trip to study Illinois’ natural resources. Learning activities mus
GRANITE CITY - Edwardsville senior Thea Dimitroff has been among the leaders for the Tigers this spring, as the girls soccer senior striker has been leading the team in scoring, helping the Tigers post an 8-2-1 record thus far. In a game on Apr. 23 at Granite City's Gene Baker Field, Dimitroff had a goal and two assists as Edwardsville won over the Warriors 3-1. On Apr. 25, she assisted on the only goal of the match in a 1-0 win at Chatham Glenwood. She's scored seven goals so far, including
GRANITE CITY – Granite City High School senior Brayden Cook was recognized by St. Louis Public Radio with a pair of Honorable Mention finishes as part of the 2026 Teen Photojournalist Prize, as announced by STLPR. HONORABLE MENTION: Feature Heat of the moment — Granite City firefighters walk through a small burning wood pile during a promotional video shoot on Thursday, July 31, 2025, in Granite City, Ill. HONORABLE MENTION: Sports Feature Flipping the script —
CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul today, as part of a coalition of 17 attorneys general, filed an amicus brief in support of a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s erosion of a long-established, successful program offering economic opportunities to blind Americans. The Randolph-Sheppard Act, enacted in 1936, established a cooperative federal-state program giving blind vendors priority to operate food service and other vending facilities on federal property, including
GILLESPIE – Gillespie will host a Community Blood Drive with ImpactLife, the provider of blood components for local hospitals. The blood drive will be from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Monday, May 11 at 900 Broadway, inside Gillespie Methodist Church Gym. What: Gillespie Community Blood Drive When: Monday, May 11, 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm Where: Gillespie Methodist Church Gym, 900 Broadway, Gillespie, IL Appointments: To donate, please contact Brenda Lowe at (217) 710-1336 or visit www.bloodcenter.org
BROOKLYN, IL — Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) joined local leaders to announce $2 million in Community Project Funding she secured for the Village of Brooklyn, IL. The funding will support the village’s efforts to transform a historic Route 66 building – “The Skating Rink” – into a vibrant, multifunctional space for community activities. Congresswoman Budzinski secured the funding through the Fiscal Year 2026 Community Project Funding process.
ALTON – Middle school students are invited to attend a FREE, three-day Health Care Discovery Camp this summer at OSF Saint Anthony’s Health Center. This hands-on experience gives students the opportunity to explore the world of health care alongside OSF Mission Partners. “Getting out of the classroom and into real-life health care environments gives students a meaningful opportunity to explore the field and start envisioning their future careers,” said Melissa Hartnett,
ST. LOUIS COUNTY - St. Louis County Police detectives are investigating the drowning death of a 77-year-old woman who was found unresponsive in a lake Sunday afternoon, April 26, 2026, at Spanish Lake County Park. Officers from the St. Louis County Police Department’s North County Precinct responded at 4:05 p.m. April 26, 2026, to the 12600 block of Spanish Pond Road for a reported drowning, police said. An adult female was located unresponsive in the lake and was taken to an area hospita
EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville artist Eula Anna Conwell Berg has been selected as one of 20 finalists in her category in The Art of Elysium People’s Artist Awards with Johnny Depp, with public voting set to open May 4, 2026. Berg, from Edwardsville, is a finalist for the award, which will be decided through public voting that begins May 4, 2026, and runs throughout most of the summer. Supporters are encouraged to vote daily and share the voting link “to help bring this honor home t
ST. LOUIS — The American Red Cross urges donors to give blood or platelets now to help hospitals and transfusion centers stay prepared to help all patients. Donors of all blood types and those looking to give for the first time are encouraged to book an appointment in the coming days or weeks ahead. In addition to the return of outdoor activities and warmer weather, spring vacations can interrupt blood donation patterns. When plans shift away from normal routines, even small disruptions
Balance isn’t something you find once and keep. It’s something you keep chasing—often in small, ordinary moments, like reaching for a second cup of coffee and then deciding you should probably drink water instead. That push and pull is not a personal flaw. It’s a human feature. We seek balance because our bodies, minds, and relationships work best when we can move between needs without getting stuck at either extreme. And because modern life makes extremes easy: endless
A garden can lower your pulse in minutes—even if it’s wedged between a parking lot and a busy street. That calming effect isn’t just “in your head.” It’s the result of centuries of design choices, cultural beliefs, and everyday habits that slowly reshaped gardens from places of work and display into places of quiet. The calm we expect from gardens wasn’t always the point For much of human history, gardens were practical first. They were food storage
On April 26, 1986, an explosion and fire tore through Reactor No. 4 at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in what was then the Soviet Union (now Ukraine). The accident sent radioactive material into the air for days, forcing hurried evacuations, exposing workers and nearby residents to dangerous doses, and spreading contamination across parts of Europe. It mattered immediately because it overwhelmed local emergency systems and challenged the Soviet government’s ability to manage a fast-moving
A lot of the games kids play outside are older than the countries they live in. That sounds exaggerated until you realize how often the “new” games on a playground are really remixes of ancient ideas: chase, throw, hide, race, and test strength. Outdoor games have always been a simple way to turn open space into a challenge, a story, or a social ritual. Their history is not just about fun. It’s also about training, community rules, and the way cultures pass time-tested habits
On April 27, 1961, Sierra Leone became an independent country, ending more than 150 years of British colonial rule. The change mattered immediately because it shifted political power from a distant imperial government to leaders chosen at home, and it gave Sierra Leone a new voice in international affairs at a moment when many African and Asian societies were also reshaping their futures. It still matters today because independence set the framework for national institutions, citizenship, and
EAST ALTON – Multiple cases of property damage across Madison County have resulted in felony charges filed against residents from around the Riverbend. Ian M. Lindsay, 44, with no listed address, was charged on April 20, 2026 with a Class 4 felony count of criminal damage to property. Lindsay allegedly knowingly caused over $500 worth of damage to a gaming machine on Feb. 27, 2026. The machine, which is listed as property of J&J Gaming, was located at 13 S. Stanley Road in East Alton.
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