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East St. Louis solar project could cut utility bills by 40%

4 months 3 weeks ago
Thousands of East St. Louis residents could soon see substantial reductions in their utility bills, potentially by up to 40%, through a new community solar project. The initiative aims to transform a former industrial landfill into a source of free and discounted energy for the city.
Taylor Harris

Illinois girl healthy 10 years after liver transplant

4 months 3 weeks ago
10 year old Braylee Frankford of Carlinville, Illinois returned to St Louis Children's Hospital last week for an important checkup. She received a liver transplant as a baby. This exam will check to see how her liver is functioning 10 years later.
Mandy Murphey

Godfrey Votes Down Liquor License For Proposed Business

4 months 3 weeks ago
GODFREY – A liquor license application for a proposed business on Godfrey Road has been rejected amid a lack of available licenses. Village Board members unanimously voted not to approve a business plan and liquor license application from Sita Raman Inc. at their June 2, 2026 meeting. This comes two weeks after trustees voted to delay the same item . At the time, Trustee Rick Lauschke requested a professional land survey confirming the proposed business at 6007 Godfrey Road is at leas

Trump administration dumps $1.77B ‘anti-weaponization’ fund

4 months 3 weeks ago
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration has scrapped plans to use nearly $1.8 billion in taxpayer dollars to pay people who believe they were wrongly prosecuted by the Justice Department — a proposal that halted work on legislation to fund immigration and deportation activities.  Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche testified Tuesday before a House committee the […]
Jennifer Shutt, Ariana Figueroa

NEONI

4 months 3 weeks ago

Neoni is the powerhouse alt-pop sister duo whose cinematic sound blends dark pop, rock, and electronic intensity. Known for their anthemic hooks, high-impact production, and fearless lyricism, the duo has […]

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Myranda Levins

Millstadt gardener fights weed citation

4 months 3 weeks ago
A Millstadt gardener is challenging a village citation that labeled her half-acre garden as high grass or weeds, arguing the plants are intentionally cultivated and protected under Illinois law.
Chad Mira