GODFREY – Here's a look at the exciting events coming up this month at Lewis & Clark Community College and beyond: Recurring Event – Alton Area Tax Project: 5-7 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m.-noon, Saturdays, through April 14, lower level, Templin Nursing Building, Lewis and Clark Community College, 5800 Godfrey Rd., Godfrey. Appointments required. Visit www.AltonAreaTaxProject.com/appointment or call (314) 292-9579. 2/7 – Trailblazers Women’s
TROY – A man accused of threatening to kill Troy city officials in an effort to stop data center development discussions remains in custody pending felony charges. Anthony P. Hinojosa, 33, of Trenton, Ill., was charged on Feb. 6, 2026 with a Class 3 felony count of intimidation, and one count each of electronic harassment and false report of an offense, both Class 4 felonies. On Feb. 4, 2025, Hinojosa allegedly threatened to physically harm any Troy city officials “responsible fo
SHIOLH - Shiloh Police said Friday, Feb. 6, 2026, that a 32-year-old Jiu-Jitsu instructor has been charged with multiple felonies after investigators looked into an “inappropriate sexual relationship” involving a teenage female student and possible incidents at the suspect’s residence in Shiloh. The St. Clair County State’s Attorney’s Office issued a 13-count warrant charging Kody R. Strunk, 32, of the 100 block of Kathy Drive in Shiloh, on Friday, Feb.
EDWARDSVILLE - Fire crews responded quickly to a house fire in the 7100 block of Barton Mills Court at 10:08 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026, finding a garage fully engulfed. Three residents inside the home were able to evacuate the house on their own, safely without injuries, Edwardsville Deputy Fire Chief Bob Morgan said. Morgan said when crews arrived, the attached garage to the home was "engulfed in flames." He said firefighters attacked the blaze with water quickly,“ which greatly helped
CHICAGO — A Forest Park gas station is celebrating after selling a winning Powerball ® ticket worth a cool $1 million. The winning ticket was sold at Refiners Citgo, located at 7323 Randolph St. in Forest Park. One lucky Illinois Lottery player matched all five white ball numbers in the Wednesday, February 4, Powerball drawing to win the $1 million prize. The winning numbers were: 27-29-30-37-58. “I couldn’t believe it—we’ve been waiting for this moment!,”
MADISON – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced lane and ramp closures on eastbound Interstate 55/70 in St. Clair County to allow for bridge maintenance. Beginning at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, weather permitting, eastbound I-55/70 will be reduced to two lanes between Illinois 203 and Exchange Avenue. At the same time, the ramp from westbound I-64 to eastbound I-55/70 will be closed. All lanes, including the ramp, are expected to reopen by 6 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 12
PIASA - Adelyn Williamson’s role at the net helped Southwestern put together a 16-win season in girls volleyball in 2025, and her coach expects an even bigger impact ahead. She is an Altonized Community Federal Union Female Athlete of the Month for the Piasa Birds. Williamson, a junior middle hitter for the Piasa Birds, was cited by Southwestern coach Derek Dempsey as a key part of the team’s success during the 2025 season. Coach Dempsey said Williamson remained “a very important
EDWARDSVILLE - Madeleine Ducey is a junior guard and a key player for the girls' basketball team at Alton High School, where she and the Redbirds are enjoying another successful season, and she and her teammates are hoping it goes one game better than last season. The Redbirds went 34-3 last year and finished third in the IHSA Class 4A state tournament in Bloomington-Normal. This year, the Redbirds are now 24-2. Ducey has averaged more than 10 points a game on the season. Ducey is an Auto
EDWARDSVILLE - Early voting is underway in Madison County ahead of the March 17, 2026, general primary election, giving voters the option to cast ballots before Election Day at designated sites across the county. Madison County Clerk Lynda Andreas said early voting is intended to make the process more convenient. “Early Voting makes voting easier for almost everyone,” Andreas said. “You don’t have to wait in line at the polling place and can vote when it fits your schedule.”
GRAFTON - As Valentine’s Day approaches, the people and businesses in Grafton welcome visitors to enjoy a weekend of hotel stays, restaurant specials and more fun. Paula Jameson, who oversees Enjoy Grafton , and Jacqi Kamp, owner of Spring Hollow Hideaway , noted that Valentine’s Day weekend is a great chance to come out and see everything Grafton has to offer. But they emphasized that the town has plenty of exciting events and amenities available all year long. “Ge
EDWARDSVILLE - The Metro-East Lutheran High School boys bowling team closed its season with a string of standout performances, highlighted by career-best scores from multiple players. The Knights' boys squad was named Spencer Homes Male Athletes of the Month. The Metro East Lutheran Knights boys bowlers were on a roll at the end of the season. At the boys' regional, the Knights' Brady Mueth set a career-best series score of 445. In a recent dual match, Metro-East Lutheran defeated
CALHOUN COUNTY - A $50 million federal investment is reshaping wetlands and recreation access along the rugged western side of Calhoun County, Illinois, where the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ St. Louis District is overseeing a multi-phase restoration effort around Red’s Landing and Gilead Slough as part of the Upper Mississippi River Restoration program. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials said work is scheduled as part of a broader cycle of projects planned through 2036, with
ST. LOUIS — St. Louis Metropolitan Police continued investigating the fatal shooting of William Palmer after officers found him shot in Downtown St. Louis early Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026, and prosecutors charged Brittany Rivoire with first-degree murder and other offenses. Officers were called to the 300 block of North 9th Street at about 2:30 a.m., according to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department. Police said officers discovered Palmer shot and contacted EMS, but he died at the scene.
ST. LOUIS - Riyen Jones is seeking support after her fiancé, William Palmer, was killed Feb. 1, 2026, after she said he stopped to help a woman who asked for a ride to a warming shelter. Palmer, a Troy, Mo., man, was found shot early Sunday and was pronounced dead at the scene, the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department said. Brittany Rivoire, 36, is accused of fatally shooting Palmer and then stealing and abandoning his truck after he stopped to offer her a ride. “My fiancé
EDWARDSVILLE - Early voting opened on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, at the Madison County Administration Building in Edwardsville at 8:30 a.m., but by 9:15 a.m. only seven ballots had been cast in the party primaries — not because of voter apathy, but because the clerk’s office had only one voting machine operating. Voters were forced into a single-file process, waiting for the person ahead of them to complete voting before receiving a ballot. The result was a near standstill during the
JERSEYVILLE – With early voting officially underway, here’s a look at the Jersey County candidates running in the March 17, 2026 primary elections. Two Republican candidates are seeking a spot as the next Jersey County Treasurer. Jonathan Goetten is challenging current Treasurer Rebecca Strang, who was appointed to fill a vacancy left by the previous treasurer, Katie Abbey, before she was charged with stealing over $10,000 in county funds for her personal use. The most crowded
Chocolate didn’t become “romantic” because it’s sweet. It became romantic because people learned to treat it like a message. Hand someone a small box tied with a ribbon and you’re not just giving candy. You’re sending a signal: I noticed you. I chose this. I want you to feel good. That idea—chocolate as a personal, meaningful gift—took centuries to form. It was shaped by medicine, money, advertising, and a few powerful cultural habits that still
On February 6, 1952, Princess Elizabeth became Queen Elizabeth II after the death of her father, King George VI. The change happened suddenly, while she was traveling in Kenya, and it set in motion one of the longest and most closely watched reigns in modern history. At the time, it mattered because Britain and many other countries were still recovering from World War II and adjusting to a rapidly changing world. A new monarch became a symbol of continuity during an era of rebuilding, decolonization,
Friday morning starts chilly with clear skies and a low near 21 degrees. The day will be mostly sunny and breezy with northwest winds gusting up to 32 mph. Temperatures rise to a high of around 44 degrees in the afternoon, but it will feel colder in the wind. By evening, skies stay clear as temperatures drop back to the low 20s overnight with north winds easing moderately. Saturday will be sunny again but cooler with a high around 37 degrees and a low near 26. Winds will be light from the east-southeast
JERSEYVILLE - The Friends of the Jerseyville Public Library report they have set fundraising goals for 2026. They plan to assist with digitizing the Jersey Community High School yearbooks, ongoing improvements of the older buildings and repair of the 1902 grandfather clock. To kick start their goals they are encouraging attending “All American Trivia Night” on Saturday, March 14, 6:00 p.m., at the KC Hall in Jerseyville. The Friends promise this trivia night will be easier and just
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