EDWARDSVILLE/GLEN CARBON - The Glen-Ed Pantry’s Brown Bag Buddies program will start up next week. Throughout the summer, families can pick up five breakfasts and five lunches every Monday morning for their child. Families must live in the Edwardsville Community Unit School District #7. “Summers get tough,” said Jane Ahasay, the pantry’s executive director. “Kids get two free meals a day at school, so they’re getting breakfast and lunch at school.
SPRINGFIELD - Nearly 600 community leaders, environmental advocates, faith leaders, business representatives, consumer groups, students and state legislators are expected to rally Saturday at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield, urging lawmakers to pass the POWER Act as the General Assembly appears poised to adjourn without taking action on data center regulation. The rally will take place at the Lincoln Statue, Illinois State Capitol, 401 S. 2nd St., Springfield, Illinois, 62756. The
The 2026 legislative session saw one Republican consistently advocate for the traditions of the Senate, often in opposition to his party. State Sen. Lincoln Hough, a Republican from Springfield, is term-limited. What he experienced in his final session is a window into the consequences for someone who veers from party loyalty, not unlike what has […]
U2 has been added to the track list for the upcoming tribute album to late Pogues frontman and fellow Irish artist Shane MacGowan.Bono and company have put their spin on…
ST. CLAIR COUNTY - Authorities in St. Clair County are asking for the public’s help locating Douglas “Scott” Litsey, a 64-year-old white man who was reported missing May 24, 2026, from his home in the Signal Hill neighborhood of Belleville, according to the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department. The sheriff’s department said an investigation determined Litsey was last seen on May 21, 2026, on surveillance footage in the area near his residence. The
BELLEVILLE - The Belleville Police Department said it has received several reports of scam phone calls from people falsely claiming to be Capt. Keilbach, warning residents not to return the calls and instead contact the department directly at 618-234-1212. In the alert, the department said the calls are scams and are not associated with the Belleville Police Department. Many of the calls have come from phone numbers ending in 9734, though the department warned that scammers can
Poll everyone you can. Even the most MAGA never dreamed up this scenario. There’s no single-issue voter whose kink is “surely the people wanting green cards can get that done in their own countries.” Nope, this is Trump’s kink. This is a blatant attempt to juice the deportation numbers to soothe the throbbing bald skull […]
A new Paul Di'Anno live album has been announced to accompany the upcoming documentary about the late former Iron Maiden singer.The set, which was recorded in 2022 in Croatia, is…
EDWARDSVILLE/GLEN CARBON - The Glen-Ed Pantry is asking the community to help them help others. Earlier this month, the pantry held a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the beginning of construction on a new building. Executive Director Jane Ahasay said it’s “an exciting time” for the pantry and its volunteers as they prepare for the new facility, but she noted that they still need financial support to help them finish the project. “I’d like to be out of
WASHINGTON — A group of U.S. Senate Democrats has sent a letter to the head of the Congressional Budget Office, asking him to include outside projections for the cost of the Iran war in the agency’s official cost estimate. “The American people deserve to know the true costs of this conflict, and they deserve transparency […]
WASHINGTON — Following a dismissal of criminal charges the Trump administration lodged against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the wrongly deported Maryland resident Thursday pressed a federal judge to prevent his removal to any country that is not Costa Rica, which has agreed to accept him as a refugee. The filing in the federal District Court for […]
The Missouri Department of Transportation has planned a public meeting for its Woodson Road conceptual study. The meeting will be held from 4-6 p.m. June 11 at the Woodson Terrace Community Center, 4301 Calvert Ave.
EDWARDSVILLE – The Edwardsville Police Department issued numerous citations and made one impaired driving arrest as part of the recently concluded Memorial Day enforcement campaign. This effort took place from May 15-26, 2026 in addition to the department’s normal duties. This annual campaign is aimed at increasing seat belt use and keeping roads safe during one of the busiest travel periods of the year. It resulted in one impaired driving arrest, six speeding citations, four seat
ALTON - Michael H. Holliday Jr., regarded as one of the best bowlers to ever come out of the region, is being remembered by friends and family for his smile and kindness. He died Saturday, May 16, 2026, at his residence. He was 57 years old. Michael "Doc" Holliday Sr., a Madison County Board member, is Michael Holliday Jr.'s father. Michael Holliday, Sr., was elected to the Madison County Board District 8 in 1998. Holliday was the son of Michael “Doc” Holliday Sr. and Priscilla Hollida
SPRINGFIELD — Today, Governor JB Pritzker issued the following statement following the passage of SB714 and HB4273 to protect homeowners and drivers from unfair insurance hikes: "Today, the Illinois General Assembly passed SB714 and HB4273, an important step in our efforts to make insurance markets in Illinois more transparent and equitable for consumers. Too many families have dealt with unexplained, unfair insurance price hikes on their homes and cars, so this legislation helps protect
Recovering Emotionally After a Tough Conversation Difficult conversations are rarely comfortable but are often necessary. Whether it’s setting a boundary, addressing a misunderstanding, or confronting a bigger issue, avoiding the conversation can sometimes make things worse. While these moments can create anxiety and even physical stress, approaching them with clarity and intention can strengthen relationships rather than damage them. Here’s what to know about why difficult
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