SHILOH - Detective Larry Wise and Sgt. Kyle Bade were recognized Tuesday night, March 24, 2026, at a Village of Shiloh Board meeting, where Wise received the 2025 Officer of the Year award, and Bade was honored for reaching 25 years of service to the Village of Shiloh, according to the Shiloh Police Department. “Tonight we recognized two of our own at the Village of Shiloh Board Meeting,” the department said in a statement. Wise was awarded “the 2025 Officer o
ALTON/GODFREY - A locally-owned contracting company goes above and beyond for customers. Twin-Co, Inc. was established in 1981. They offer bathroom and kitchen remodeling, windows, doors, decks and other home services. Lance Griggs took over the company about three years ago, and he makes a point to adhere to “old-school” business tactics like being available for customers and sticking to what he knows. “All you’ve got to do is be consistent. I think the deal is,
ALTON – Alton is officially applying for grant funds of over $288,000 to cover the cost of several park improvement projects planned around the city. City Council members unanimously approved a resolution on March 25, 2026 allowing the city to apply for Park Enhancement Program (PEP) grant funds from Madison County. If the city’s application is approved, the full grant amount would fund upgrades at Rock Springs Park, Gordon Moore Park, Hellrung Park, and Riverview Park. $175,000
EAST ALTON - A local nurse practitioner is offering Department of Transportation physicals at an affordable rate. Betsy Dykeman, who owns Airline Care Clinic, is happy to provide $100 DOT physicals. Airline Care Clinic is located inside Rosewood Chiropractic Clinic at 33 East Airline Drive in East Alton. Dykeman noted that DOT physicals can be intensive, but she takes pride in expediting them as much as possible and making sure truck drivers have the paperwork they need to get back on the
A lot of people swear their mood “just lifts” at certain points in the calendar—even when nothing big has changed in their life, their job, or their relationships. Suddenly, plans feel easier. Goals feel possible. The future looks a little brighter. That shift has a name in everyday life: seasonal optimism. Seasonal optimism is the boost in hope and motivation that many people feel during particular times of year. It can be real and helpful. It can also be misleading, pushing
LC to Welcome Employers, Job Seekers to 2026 Spring Career Fair GODFREY – Lewis and Clark Community College invites both students and members of the public to the 2026 Spring Career Fair, Wednesday, April 8. Those seeking full-time, part-time or seasonal employment are encouraged to bring their resumé and take advantage of the opportunity to interact with about 40 area employers that have positions to fill. This year’s Spring Career Fair will be held from 9:30
GLEN CARBON – Glen Carbon officials have several park improvement projects planned pending approval of nearly $150,000 in grant funds. Trustees unanimously approved a resolution on March 24, 2026 to apply for $149,903.62 in grant funding under the annual Park Enhancement Program (PEP) from Madison County. The village plans to use these funds for improvement projects at four key recreational sites, including Miner Park, Schon Park, Green Space North, and Village Hall Park, as well as
WOOD RIVER – Two Wood River residents have been charged with domestic battery in separate felony cases. Terry L. Baine Jr., 42, of Wood River, was charged on March 11, 2026 with one count each of aggravated domestic battery (a Class 2 felony) and domestic battery (a Class A misdemeanor). On March 10, 2026, Baine allegedly knowingly committed an act of domestic battery against a family or household member, causing the victim bodily harm without legal justification. The victim reported
On March 27, 1968, Yuri Gagarin—the first human to travel into space—died in a routine training flight when his MiG-15 jet crashed near Moscow. His death mattered immediately because it shook the Soviet space program and the wider world at a time when spaceflight was closely tied to national pride, scientific ambition, and public imagination. It still matters today because Gagarin’s short life captures a lasting truth about exploration: breakthroughs can arrive quickly, but
EDWARDSVILLE - Liberty Middle School eighth graders had the chance to build mini cars as a physics lesson. Science teacher Anna Harris explained that students used CDs, water bottles, rubber bands, balloons and other “junk” materials to build the cars, which they then tested to see how far the cars could go. While the goal was to learn basic physics, like Newton’s Laws of Motion, the students and Harris had a lot of fun with the unique project. “I definitely think
ST. LOUIS COUNTY - Charges were filed Monday against a 19-year-old St. Louis man in connection with the fatal shooting of Lionel Steed during an attempted robbery in St. Louis County, authorities said. The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office said March 23, 2026, it issued charges against Ta’Rez Roberson, 19, of the 2000 block of Jenner Lane in St. Louis, Missouri, 63138. Roberson is charged with second-degree murder, two counts of armed criminal action, two counts
CHICAGO – On Thursday, March 26, 2026, Governor JB Pritzker denounced President Trump’s threat on Truth Social to deploy the National Guard to America’s airports instead of paying hardworking Transportation Security Administration (TSA) employees. After refusing no-strings-attached funding for TSA workers , President Trump is instead again threatening to federalize National Guard troops against the wishes of Governors and make taxpayers bear the brunt of the costs. “Pullin
GODFREY - The Village of Godfrey issued a temporary road closure notice Thursday morning, March 26, 2026, after a report of downed power lines and a pole near the 800 block of Taylor Avenue, with emergency services and Ameren Illinois responding to the scene. The notice was issued at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 26, 2026. “There is a report of power lines and a pole down across the road near the 800 block of Taylor Avenue in Godfrey. Emergency services are already on the scene, and Amere
ST. LOUIS – U.S. District Judge John A. Ross on Tuesday sentenced a former St. Louis County, Missouri, pediatrician to 20 years in prison for prescribing pain pills and other controlled substances in exchange for sex acts, nude photos, or cash. From at least 2014 through May of 2023, Craig A. Spiegel, now 70, exploited his position to obtain cash, sexual acts or sexual photographs from at least 19 patients, many of whom he began treating as children. Spiegel illegally distributed an
WASHINGTON – During today’s Senate Judiciary Subcommittee hearing, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, questioned Clarence Birkhead, Sheriff of Durham County, North Carolina, about the Trump Administration’s mass deportation campaign and its impact on local law enforcement. Durbin first asked Sheriff Birkhead about how immigration enforcement can erode trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve.
SPRINGFIELD – Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias issued another warning to Illinois residents about a surge in text-message scams impersonating the DMV and demanding payment and personal information. To raise public awareness, Giannoulias launched a statewide consumer protection campaign – Don’t Click. It’s a Trick – urging Illinoisans not to click on any links. Giannoulias emphasized that neither the Secretary of State’s office nor the DMV ever send text
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) joined U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and their Democratic colleagues in releasing new data obtained from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) revealing that the Trump Administration has attempted to deport hundreds of Veterans and their family members after promising immigration protections at the time of recruitment. The new data also reveals that, in some
ALTON – Plans to operate a waste-to-energy facility in Alton are on hold as city officials seek answers on its potential environmental impacts. At their March 25, 2026 meeting, Alton City Council members agreed to postpone a request for a special use permit from Anzu Power to operate a petroleum product manufacturing facility at 8 Cut Street, near the former site of Alton Steel. Orion Bailey with Anzu Power gave a presentation at the meeting highlighting several alleged benefits of
EAST ST. LOUIS – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that westbound Interstate 64 will be reduced to one lane between Ninth Street and the westbound I-55 merge in St. Clair County for bridge maintenance. The lane closures will occur at the following times: Wednesday, April 1, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, April 2, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Beginning Friday, April 3, at 9 a.m. through Sunday, April 5, at 9 p.m. Motorists should expect delays and are encouraged
ALTON - Community members can support local beautification efforts through upcoming events sponsored by Pride Inc. As an organization, Pride Inc. works with the Alton and Godfrey communities to maintain garden beds, pick up litter, and advocate for beautification. People can support their work by donating to them during their 7–11 a.m. roadblock on Friday, April 10, 2026, at Humbert Road and Tolle Lane, followed by their Citywide Litter Cleanup from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday,
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