EDWARDSVILLE - The Edwardsville Police and Fire Departments responded just after 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, to a reported traffic incident at State Route 157 and University Park Drive. One person was transported to an area hospital for further evaluation and treatment of a non-life-threatening injury, according to Cathy A. Hensley, head of communications for the City of Edwardsville. Both vehicles involved in the incident, a Chevy sedan and a Mazda hatchback, were towed from the scene, Hensle
CHICAGO — Illinois Lottery players had a notable Labor Day weekend, with three Lucky Day Lotto ® jackpot-winning tickets sold across the state, winning more than $850,000 in prizes. The winning tickets matched all five numbers in drawings held on Friday, September 4 and Sunday, September 6. Details of the Lucky Day Lotto jackpot-winning tickets include: Friday, September 4 - Midday Drawing: A ticket matching all five numbers — 8-9-15-33-38 — won a $550,000 jackpot.
JERSEYVILLE – A local woman accused of stealing about 100 pills while working at Jerseyville Manor faces felony and misdemeanor charges in Jersey County. Elizabeth A. Richards, 50, of Fieldon, was charged on Sept. 4, 2026 with a Class 4 felony count of unlawful possession of a controlled substance and a Class A misdemeanor count of theft. On Sept. 1, 2026, Richards allegedly knowingly stole approximately 100 pills containing hydrocodone and oxycodone which were property of the Jerseyville
ALTON - The Alton Community Unit School District #11 values the health of its student-athletes, and athletic trainers like Andy Renner work hard to keep them in shape. Most people assume athletic trainers “handle all the injuries, but there’s more than that,” Renner said. His main interest is in preventing injuries in the first place. He wants to make sure his athletes are in a good place every time they step on the field, and he enjoys working with students and coaches
NEW YORK (AP) — Elon Musk sent dozens of self-driving Cybercabs without steering wheels or brake pedals onto the streets of Austin, Texas, on Thursday, betting that Americans will overcome their fears of rides with “no control” and hop inside. The rollout of the gold-colored Teslas, which give passengers no way to take control in an emergency, comes as the company prepares to launch the service in other cities. Tesla shares have suffered amid a slump in vehicle sales,
ST. LOUIS - A man in his 60s was found shot to death inside a wrecked vehicle early Monday, Sept. 7, 2026, in the Mark Twain neighborhood, where homicide detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting, authorities said. Officers received a shooting call just before 12:30 a.m. in the 5000 block of Geraldine. When they arrived, they found the vehicle with the man inside. EMS responded and pronounced him dead at the scene. The investigation remains ongoing. The case was
EARTH CITY, Mo. — An adult male was struck and killed by a vehicle Friday night in the 13800 block of Rider Trail North in Earth City, where St. Louis County Police are investigating the fatal incident. The deceased has been identified as Paul Roberts, 63 years of age, of the 500 block of South 2 nd Street, St. Charles, MO. 63301. St. Louis County Police officers from the Central County Precinct responded at approximately 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, to a call for service for
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) will accept sealed bids this fall for about 40 agricultural lease contracts for crop years 2027-2031. IDNR utilizes agricultural leases as a tool to support wildlife populations and recreational opportunities at sites owned or managed by the agency. The leases developed under this program will promote ecologically sound agricultural practices to improve soil health, minimize soil erosion, improve water quality and reduce
ST. LOUIS — District 1 detectives with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department are asking for the public’s help identifying several people and vehicles connected to a street takeover early Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026, at Gravois Avenue and Morgan Ford Road in the city’s Bevo neighborhood, where police said a vehicle was set on fire. Police said several incidents occurred during the street takeover, including reckless driving, a vehicle fire, medics held at gunpoint
EAST ALTON – State Senator Erica Harriss (56th-Glen Carbon) announced she has secured $40,000 in state funding to help the Village of East Alton purchase new equipment for its police and fire departments. “Our police officers and firefighters put themselves on the line every day to keep our communities safe, and they deserve to have the tools they need to do their jobs safely and effectively,” said Senator Harriss . “I’m proud to bring these dollars back to Eas
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza today urged state lawmakers to make the mishandling of human remains a felony with prison time. In an opinion published today in the Chicago Tribune, Mendoza proposes a range of death care industry regulatory reforms. She writes, “Without criminal consequences, operators who profit from desecrating the dead have nothing to fear. A $10,000 fine is not a deterrent. We will not deter this conduct until we treat it with the ful
ALTON — On Monday, Sept. 7, 2026, Illinois American Water will begin its annual maintenance program in the Alton water system that includes testing and flushing fire hydrants in addition to a temporary change in water treatment. This annual maintenance work supports continued delivery of water and fire protection to homes and businesses. The maintenance program will continue through Oct. 5. WATER MAIN AND FIRE HYDRANT FLUSHING Flushing the water system and checking hydrants, in suppor
EAST ALTON - A fight outside of an East Alton bar brought police from multiple agencies to Eastgate Plaza around 10 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026, where officers worked to clear a large, disorderly crowd, East Alton Police Chief Scott Golike said. Golike said the bar was hosting an event that “ended poorly.” He said there was “a fight and a large crowd” and “a lot of disorderly stuff.” East Alton Police requested assistance because of the crowd's size, Golike
SPRINGFIELD – This Labor Day, the Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) is recognizing the contributions of working people across Illinois and highlighting the Department’s work over the past year to protect workers’ wages, rights, welfare and safety. The Department’s 2026 Labor Day Report details IDOL’s enforcement, education and outreach efforts, including nearly $3.9 million collected in back wages for workers and more than 3,300 individual wage payments issued.
CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul charged an Effingham, Illinois man with possessing child sexual abuse material. The case is part of Raoul’s ongoing work, in collaboration with federal law enforcement agencies and local law enforcement officials throughout Illinois, to apprehend offenders who download and trade child sexual abuse material online. The Attorney General’s office charged Travis J. Gillespie, 54, in Effingham County Circuit Court with two Class 1 counts of
EAST ALTON - A new studio space is coming to East Alton with a grand opening this weekend, and owner Chelsea Ricketts can’t wait to change the culture of the beauty industry one artist at a time. From 12–3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Eastgate Plaza in East Alton, Ricketts will introduce TBD Studios, a new spot where beauty artists and photographers can rent out studio space and build their clientele. The grand opening will feature a vendor fair, music, treats and other
CHICAGO – Today, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced $11.4 million in funding for 23 organizations across Illinois as part of the Job Training and Economic Development Program (JTED) to expand workforce training, career pathways, and support services for Illinoisans facing barriers to employment. Through the Job Training and Economic Development Program (JTED), the funding will help connect workers with the skills and
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)—Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Aviation—and U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today demanded that FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford immediately hand over the Congressionally-authorized pay raise to the air traffic controller (ATC) workforce that he has held hostage for four months and counting. Despite a 3.8% raise for ATCs being approved by Congress and then signed into law by President
CASEYVILLE, Ill. – With children spending more time online and new apps and social media trends constantly emerging, State Senator Erica Harriss (56th-Glen Carbon) is bringing together law enforcement and online safety experts to help parents better understand the risks their children may be facing. “Kids are growing up online and in a digital world that looks very different from the one many of us grew up in,” said Senator Harriss. “As a parent, I know how difficult it
SWANSEA – To expand the 57th District’s talent pipeline and boost diversity in Illinois’ construction and building trades, State Senator Christopher Belt is encouraging local community-based organizations to apply for the latest round of funding through the Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program. “We have a diverse group of hard-working people here in the Metro East that will directly benefit from this program,” said Belt (D-Swansea). “Participants will hav
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