EDWARDSVILLE — Josie Proctor, a graduate of Edwardsville Senior High School, has been awarded a Stamps Scholarship at the University of Mississippi, earning one of the nation’s most prestigious merit scholarships for undergraduate students through a competitive process recognizing academic achievement, leadership, initiative and service. The Stamps Scholars Program recently announced its 21st class of Scholars and will welcome 393 students from 34 partner institutions across the Unite
SOUTH ROXANA — A reported domestic-related incident ended peacefully Sunday morning, Aug. 9, 2026, after South Roxana police said officers rescued a woman trapped inside a residence while a man barricaded himself inside. Officers with the South Roxana Police Department responded at approximately 7:36 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026, to a residence in the 1000 block of Park regarding the reported incident. During the investigation, officers attempted to make contact with Dustin Link, 43, of Sout
ST. LOUIS - A 24-year-old North County man died Sunday morning, Aug. 9, 2026, after a two-vehicle crash on the 8200 block of Hall Street, where investigators said his Honda Accord struck a Ford Edge after entering the southbound lane. District 6 officers were called to the crash around 8:40 a.m. Sunday. St. Louis Metropolitan Police Accident Reconstruction officers will investigate. St. Louis Metropolitan Police said a preliminary investigation found that the Honda Accord, driven by Xavier
SHIRLEY – Governor JB Pritzker has made investing in and supporting Illinois farmers a top priority, expanding markets for Illinois farmers, securing deals with partners worldwide, and advocating for them in the face of global chaos. Under Gov. Pritzker, agriculture in Illinois is a $51 billion industry , one of the largest in the state. Illinois is the fifth-largest exporter of agricultural goods in the nation, exporting more than $10.6 billion worth of goods to other countries.
ALTON - Men from across the Riverbend community can come together for a weekend of faith and fellowship. Calvary Baptist Church will host their men’s retreat on Friday, Aug. 21 and Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026. This free weekend experience invites men to an evening dinner at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, then a day-long experience starting at 8 a.m. on Saturday. Participants can enjoy hunting displays, an archery station, a speech from traveling evangelist Bill Britt, plus plenty more. “Hopefully,
SPRINGFIELD – The efforts of the Illinois Office of Comptroller (IOC) to preserve the dignity and sanctity of care of the deceased continues with an investigation into the crematory authority license at Bohemian National Cemetery Association in Chicago, Illinois. The IOC was alerted about possible violations at the crematory located on Bohemian cemetery grounds late afternoon July 21, 2026. Office staff visited the site first thing in the morning on July 22, 2026, and found multiple
ALTON — The Alton Amphitheater Commission invites the community to the Alton Food Truck Festival: Route 66 Centennial Celebration on Saturday, August 22, from 4–8 p.m. at the Alton Amphitheater. The event features regional food trucks, local food vendors, live music, family activities, and Route 66-inspired fun. Admission and all activities are free, with food and beverages available for purchase. Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Mother Road, this year's festival transforms
CHICAGO – AttorneyGeneral Kwame Raoul and a coalition of 12 attorneys general today secured a court order granting their motion, finding that Nexstar Media Group Inc. (Nexstar) violated the court’s order requiring it and Tegna Inc. (Tegna) to remain separate. The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California found that Nexstar is violating the preliminary injunction by putting current or former Nexstar executives on Tegna’s board of directors. The court also
CHICAGO — Today, Governor JB Pritzker signed into law a landmark package of reforms strengthening patient protections by establishing for licensed health care professionals, hospitals, and hospital affiliates a duty to report accusations of inappropriate sexual conduct and unjustified intimate conduct to State regulators. With this change, the State will have the ability to swiftly open an investigation into the matter and suspend or take other appropriate action against a license, thereby
CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker signed three bills (HB 5070, SB 3772 and HB 4418) that protect Illinoisans from the legacy of toxic pollution and insulate the state from some of the worst impacts of the Trump administration’s federal environmental policy rollbacks. Environmental and community advocates across the state are celebrating the new laws as a set of historic “firsts” that will result in cleaner air and water and improved public health across the state. “Access
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for meat and poultry products containing FDA-regulated jalapeños that may be contaminated with Salmonella . FSIS expects additional downstream products will be identified as this ingredient recall progresses. The list of products subject to the public health alert is available here , including information such as the product names, establishment numbers,
CAHOKIA HEIGHTS - The Cahokia Heights Fire Department said on Monday, Aug. 10, 2026, that based on information available to the Cahokia Heights Fire Department at this time, all indications are that the department’s vehicle was responding appropriately and the collision was not caused by the operation of the fire apparatus on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026. The accident resulted in an injury to the Cahokia Heights Fire Department member who was operating the fire apparatus and severe damage to th
MEQUON, Wis. - Each semester, Concordia University Wisconsin recognizes students whose academic achievement reflects their dedication, perseverance and commitment to excellence. Congratulations to the following students who earned honors for the spring semester. Their hard work and pursuit of academic excellence are commendable, and we celebrate this well-deserved accomplishment. HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, CLASS LEVEL, PROGRAM, HONOR Bethalto, IL August Frankford, Junior, Pharmaceutical Sciences,
GODFREY - The Nature Institute aims to protect native wildlife, and you can be a part of this mission. Located at 2213 S. Levis Lane in Godfrey, The Nature Institute (TNI) is a nonprofit that offers camps, educational classes, and public walking trails to the community. Outreach Director Ramona Pollard explained that the organization works hard to be good stewards of the environment, and they hope their work encourages others to appreciate and care for nature. “The Nature Institute
A village can tell that life is changing long before a calendar page does. One house hangs herbs over a doorway. Another lights candles after dark. In a nearby market, certain foods suddenly appear, while others vanish. A family cleans the home more carefully than usual. A town square fills with music, masks, or a parade. These are not random habits. They are signals. Across the world, traditions help people notice and mark seasonal change, turning a gradual shift in the natural world into somethin
A bowl of rice, a piece of bread with butter, or a plate of eggs can feel more satisfying than a fancy meal with ten ingredients. That may seem odd in a culture that praises variety, choice, and endless food trends. Yet again and again, people return to simple meals—not just because they are cheap or easy, but because they meet deep human needs. Why simple food feels so good Simple meals often do something rich or complicated meals cannot: they calm us. A warm bowl of soup, plain noodles,
“Lazy summer days” sounds simple, but the phrase hides a strange idea: doing less can feel more meaningful than doing more. That is part of why the expression has lasted. It does not only describe free time or a relaxed mood. It points to a specific kind of experience—slow hours, lower pressure, and a brief sense that life does not need to be tightly scheduled. People use the phrase casually, yet it carries ideas about rest, childhood, class, work, memory, and even guilt. T
On August 10, 1945, Japan signaled its willingness to accept surrender terms that would lead to the end of the Second World War. Coming just days after the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and after the Soviet Union entered the war against Japan, this was one of the most important turning points ever linked to this date. At the time, it marked the beginning of the end of a global conflict that had caused destruction on a scale few had imagined. It still matters today because it reshaped
EDWARDSVILLE – The Global Aerospace Summit will return to the St. Louis region August 19–20, 2026, with a lineup of speakers and panels that builds on the success of the inaugural conference last year. The event brings together aerospace manufacturers, suppliers, government leaders, educators and workforce partners for a two-day program focused on advancing innovation and strengthening the industry’s future. Hosted by the Leadership Council Southwestern Illinois, Madison County
Warmer weather is expected to push heat index values to around 105 degrees across the region today, prompting an Extreme Heat Warning from Sunday afternoon, Aug. 9, 2026, through Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, according to the National Weather Service in St. Louis. High temperatures are forecast in the mid-90s today. The warning comes as heat index values are expected to remain at levels that meet excessive heat criteria, the weather service said. The National Weather Service in St. Louis says a
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