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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) reminds upland game hunters that applications are now being accepted for the 2026 free upland game hunting permit lottery and the controlled pheasant hunting program. These programs provide opportunities to hunt at select state sites across Illinois this fall. The free upland game hunting permit program offers lottery-assigned, no-cost hunting opportunities for wild upland game, including bobwhite quail, ring-necked pheasants

SHILOH - The Village of Shiloh said construction is continuing on its new Police Headquarters at 110 Oak St., a project intended to give officers a modern, efficient workspace and better serve residents for years to come. In a construction update, the village said there is “still plenty of work ahead” but that the project is taking shape. The update referenced a current construction photo and a rendering showing the planned appearance of the completed facility. If construction

CHICAGO – Today, Governor JB Pritzker signed into law two pieces of legislation, championed by Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton, that advance the health and safety of women and survivors of domestic violence in Illinois, ensuring that patients are treated by healthcare providers who are fully educated on perimenopause and menopause and domestic violence survivors are protected from emerging forms of technology-facilitated abuse. In doctors’ offices and within the justice system,

WOOD RIVER – Two parking-related ordinances received unanimous approval from the Wood River City Council at their Aug. 3, 2026 meeting. One ordinance designates an area near the Stevens Building at 118 N. Haller St. as a no-parking zone, while the other places new parking time limits on certain city-owned lots. Both ordinances take effect immediately. The first change was prompted by a request from the Wood River Fire Department and the Madison County Housing Authority on behalf of the

GODFREY - As much as Vitality Women’s Clinic hopes to support individuals experiencing unplanned pregnancies, they’re also determined to lift up the next generation of students. Vitality is a pro-life, faith-based pregnancy center in Godfrey. They recently welcomed a new high school-aged intern, and Executive Director Jackie Duty is excited to share more about the clinic’s internship program and support for local students. “They really are the future,” Duty said

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) joined U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) in unveiling the For Our Republic Act , a comprehensive legislative package to fight back against President Trump’s aggressive authoritarian takeover of American democracy. Among many priorities, the new legislation includes Senator Duckworth’s Inspectors General Independence Act , which would prevent Donald Trump and future Presidents from appointing

WOOD RIVER – Monday marked a night of recognition and commendations for members of the Wood River Police and Fire Departments. Mayor Tom Stalcup read several letters of commendation addressed to the city’s police and fire personnel at the Aug. 3, 2026 City Council meeting. The first honored Captain Kristopher Ayers of the Wood River Fire Department for his retirement from the U.S. Army Reserve as a Sergeant First Class after 20 years of service. Ayers remains a member of the Fir

WOOD RIVER/GODFREY - Riverbend Family Ministries is preparing for its biggest fundraiser of the year, and you can help. From 5:30–7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026, at The Commons at Lewis and Clark Community College, RFM will host their annual banquet. It’s completely free to attend, though donations are encouraged. Development Director Rachael Craddick hopes to welcome a huge crowd so they can do more to support their clients at RFM every day. “It’ll be great

ST. LOUIS - Saturday was the start of a building heatwave for the St. Louis region. Temperatures going into Sunday will be a few degrees warmer than today; combined with high humidity, this will develop 100+ degree heat index values. This trend continues through Wednesday; therefore, an Extreme Heat Watch takes effect through that timeframe. [...]

The Department of Energy has canceled or stalled funding for thousands of projects that would improve the country’s stressed grid — and not just in blue states.

Boeing has landed a $75 million contract to build long-range guided bomb kits for the U.S. Navy at its St. Charles facility.

Prosecutors amended two public indecency charges against former SIU professor Kyle Miller to reckless conduct. He pleaded guilty to one, acknowledging an incident on the Carbondale campus.

"In a marriage in which one person is incredibly competent and the other is totally inept," writes Bill McClellan, "the inept partner must be allowed a certain latitude."

St. Louis welcomed new places for tacos, furniture, fitness and more in July, while several restaurants and retailers shut their doors.

Missouri patients deserve confidence that the science presented in our courtrooms is credible, reliable and grounded in evidence. When unreliable expert testimony is allowed to influence juries, the consequences extend far beyond the courtroom. Manufactured claims can scare patients away from proven treatments and make medical innovators think twice about investing in research and development […]