JERSEYVILLE — Abe Kribs is a graduated senior outfielder at Jersey Community High School who helped the Panthers to a 22-14 baseball season under Head Baseball Coach Darren Perdun. Kribs, one of Jersey’s leading hitters this season, had a .320 batting average late in the season and 29 RBIs. He was described as a key clutch player for the Panthers. Kribs is a Sparklight Male Athlete Of The Month for the Panthers. “I’m very happy with the team,” he said. “It
EAST ALTON - Police from East Alton and several neighboring departments responded to the 600 block of Valley Drive in East Alton after a report of "a male with a gun," and with the arrival of all the law enforcement, the subject was taken into custody without injuries, East Alton Police Chief Scott Golike said. East Alton, Wood River, Roxana and Alton Police officers responded to the scene. Golike said it was “a domestic” case and “a weapons-related case.” Golike said
ALTON - As the Alton Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market continues through October, Alton Main Street looks forward to introducing new weekly activities and fun for the families who attend. Sara McGibany, executive director of Alton Main Street, noted that the Alton Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market continues to grow. With nearly 200 booths of handmade or homegrown products, the market promises plenty of unique finds from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. every Saturday morning. “We
EAST ST. LOUIS - Illinois State Police Troop 8 responded to a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 255 just south of Interstate 64 at about 2:49 p.m. on July 16, 2026, authorities said. One driver died from injuries suffered in the crash, ISP said later on Thursday. A preliminary investigation indicates that Unit 1 was traveling southbound on I-255 and Unit 2 was traveling northbound when, for an unknown reason, Unit 1 left the roadway, crossed the median into the northbound lanes and struck Unit
On July 17, one of the most important events in modern world history is the start of the Potsdam Conference in 1945. As World War II in Europe had just ended, leaders from the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Soviet Union met near Berlin to decide how Germany would be governed and how postwar Europe would be reshaped. The meeting mattered immediately because millions of people were living amid destruction, hunger, and political uncertainty. It still matters today because many of the
— U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), founding Co-Chair of the Senate’s first-ever Environmental Justice Caucus, successfully secured several key priorities that would expand access to clean, safe and reliable water for Illinois families in the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026, which passed unanimously out of the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW). This bill builds upon multiple legacy programs from Senator Duckworth’s
GRANITE CITY – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced lane closures on westbound Interstate 270 from Illinois 3 to the Mississippi River in Madison County for road construction. Beginning at 6 a.m. Saturday, July 18, westbound I-270 traffic will be reduced to one lane, weather permitting. All westbound lanes are expected to reopen by 6 p.m. Sunday, July 19. Motorists should expect delays and are encouraged to use alternate routes during this closure. Drivers are
WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, U.S. Representative Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) led two letters urging the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to reconsider proposed changes to the federal grantmaking process that could undermine research, innovation, and critical investments in communities across the country. The first letter, led by Representatives Budzinski and Troy Carter (D-La.), was signed by an additional 125 Members of Congress. The letter focused more generally on the impact the rule
CAHOKIA HEIGHTS - The Illinois State Treasurer’s Office is hosting an ICASH Event on Monday, July 20 at the Cahokia Fitness & Sports Complex. State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) is encouraging his constituents to attend and check if they are owed unclaimed money or property. Representatives from the Treasurer's Office are on-site to help individuals search their database and correctly fill out claim forms to collect money or property owed to them. “The ICASH Event
GODFREY - As summer winds down, nurse practitioners like Lori Balchik, APRN, encourage caregivers to schedule back-to-school and sports physicals for their children. Balchik is a pediatric nurse practitioner with OSF Medical Group in Godfrey. She noted that while it may seem early to schedule a physical, now is a good time to get your appointment on the books. “The earlier that we get it done, the better,” she said. “We want them to get involved in their sports, but
EDWARDSVILLE - The Madison County Board unanimously approved the nomination of Nancy Werden to fill the vacancy in the office of Madison County Regional Superintendent of Schools on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. The vacancy was created by the retirement of Robert W. Werden, who recently completed 32 years of service in the field of education. Nancy Werden was nominated by the Madison County Board Chairman, Chris Slusser after consultation with Thomas Haine and the Madison County State’s
ST. LOUIS - St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer has issued a statement on the Slow Flip Lawsuit. “Yesterday, the City of St. Louis filed a lawsuit against Bustling Funding, LLC, a Missouri company allegedly engaging in the predatory “slow flip” business model. The slow flip business model is harmful to St. Louisans, especially our most vulnerable, because it is designed to exploit low-income buyers with poor credit. The business model works by promising eventual home ownership t
Key Takeaways: Cyclospora, a parasite likely linked to leafy greens and berries, continues to spread across the United States. Washing each individual piece of produce is recommend, although washing your produce doesn't fully kill the parasite. Explosive diarrhea is the main symptom, but others like fatigue, headaches, low-grade fevers, bloating and cramping are possible. If you think you have cyclosporiasis, seek care and request a specialized stool test. A surge
GODFREY - Health care is crucial in a community as it addresses the overall well-being of individuals, promotes disease prevention, and ensures equitable access to medical services. By focusing on community health, it helps reduce health disparities and enhances the quality of life for all residents. A very important attribute of Godfrey is the access to an array of health care alternatives. One of those quality alternatives is Professional Hearing Associates. Professional Hearing Associates
ALTON - With the Alton Powerboat Nationals planned for this weekend, racer Dylan Anderson is currently in the top spot and hopes to maintain his position ahead of the championship. This weekend’s races, which will take place on the Mississippi River in Alton, will determine the champion of the 2026 season. Anderson looks forward to racing and hopes to come out on top. “We are going into the weekend in the lead, but only by a small margin of ten points. So it’ll be a tight
ST. LOUIS – Mayor Cara Spencer signed Board Bill 22 into law today, marking a major milestone in the City's effort to put Rams settlement funds to work through strategic investments in North St. Louis neighborhoods, infrastructure, and downtown revitalization. "Today is a long-awaited moment more than four years in the making," said Mayor Spencer. "When the Rams left St. Louis, our community felt that loss. We felt it as sports fans. We felt it as taxpayers. We felt it in our infrastructure,
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-HI) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) introduced the Child Marriage Prevention Act , which would take steps to reduce child marriage across the United States. Companion legislation was introduced in the House by U.S. Representative Gwen Moore (D-WI-04) According to leading advocacy groups on this issue, data shows that between 2000 and 2021,
ALTON — The public is advised that all public boat launch ramps in the Alton riverfront area will be closed during the F1 Powerboat Championship race weekend to ensure the safety of participants, spectators, and boaters. The closures will be in effect Thursday, July 16, through Sunday, July 19, from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. each day. The temporary closure is necessary to accommodate race operations, safety zones, event logistics, and increased river traffic associated with the F1
ALTON - Alton Police continue to investigate a fatal shooting early Thursday, July 16, 2026, in the 600 block of Leonard Street after officers found one gunshot victim dead inside a residence and the suspect also dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, Alton Police reported. Dakotah Ingram, who said he lives three houses away and has lived in the Leonard Street neighborhood since October 2019, said he was able to remain in his home because of the distance from the incident, while homes closer
ALTON - Alton Police are investigating a shooting early Thursday, July 16, 2026, in the 600 block of Leonard Street, where officers found one gunshot victim dead inside a residence and the suspect also dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Alton Police Chief Jarrett Ford said officers were dispatched at about 12:38 a.m. July 16, 2026, after a report of shots fired inside a residence. The Alton Police Department established a perimeter, and the Metro East SWAT team responded to assist. Chi
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