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Stevie Nicks has good news and bad news: She didn't get COVID during her recent run of tour dates -- but she is very upset about the Supreme Court's ruling last…

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A local harm reduction group has confirmed that a new antidote-resistant drug called "Benzo Dope" has been found in central Illinois.

HARDIN - Calhoun County voters will have the chance to elect some new representatives to important county-level offices during the Calhoun County Primary Elections Tuesday night. Mark S. Marshall II is running on the Republican ticket for Calhoun County Sheriff, while Jeffrey Herkert is running on the Democratic ticket. The eventual winner will go on to replace incumbent Sheriff William “Bill” Heffington, who was first elected in 2006. Two Democrats, Keisha L. Morris and Stephen George Friedel, are seeking their party’s nomination for Calhoun County State’s Attorney - as is Republican Lucas J. Fanning. The eventual winner will go on to replace incumbent Calhoun County State’s Attorney Richard. J. Ringhausen. Democrat Amy Friedel is running for Calhoun County Clerk and Recorder unopposed, replacing incumbent Republican County Clerk Rita Hagen who will not seek re-election. Lisa R. Roth is seeking re-election as the Democratic nominee for Calhoun

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“It’s not about where you start; it’s about where you finish. And I’ve always started at the bottom, so it’s nothing new— nothing new at all," Liddell said

For at least three years now, we have been discussing the goings on concerning a trademark application submitted by Ohio State University for using the word “the” on apparel. If your brain just came to a screeching halt, it may be because you’re not a college sports fan. See, Ohio State University absolutely loves referring […]

Deonta Lumpkin pleaded guilty in a 2017 homicide in the city's Dutchtown neighborhood. He was sentenced to 11 years in prison on Monday.

Dawan Ferguson is set to be tried in the presumed death of his 9-year-old son, Christian, who had a rare genetic disorder and disappeared in 2003.

The roadwork will allow the Metropolitan Sewer District to finish updates to the sewer system in the area.

EDWARDSVILLE - The Madison County Sheriff's Office and Madison County Coroner's Office were both called to the scene for a death investigation around 1:20 p.m. on Friday near Illinois Route 157 and Pentecostal Lane in the county. Madison County Coroner Steve Nonn said during the investigation at the scene, they determined the death was "not nefarious" "or criminal." He also said there would not be anything more released until the final toxicology reports were returned.

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ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A man pleaded guilty Monday to shooting a Maryland Heights police officer in June 2019. Menius Ellis, 20, pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree assault or attempt, serious physical injury or special victim, two counts of armed criminal action, and stealing an item of $150 in value or less [...]

This past Saturday, former President Donald Trump hosted his first post-Roe rally in the tiny rural town of Mendon, Illinois, where thousands of his sweat-drenched, heatstroke-addled fans endured blistering temperatures and the relentless oppression of an indifferent sun for the opportunity to celebrate their God's victory over evil, to which He responded by unleashing a thunderstorm on them. Alongside several fellow far-right goblins — including freshmen U.S. House Representatives Lauren Boebert (R-Colorado) and Mary Miller (R-Illinois), as well as pillow magnate/unhinged lunatic Mike Lindell — Trump used the June 25 event at the Adams County Fairgrounds as an opportunity to heap praise upon himself for installing three of the Supreme Court justices responsible for the overturned precedent, insisting that the ruling was but a culmination of his kept promises. Privately, though, Trump has reportedly been fretting over the political ramifications of the landmark decision, apparently unaware that the forces that had aligned to put him in power no longer have a need for him and have moved on to other shiny new toys.

CARROLLTON - The Greene County Primary Elections are today - while there won’t be much competition at the county level, voters will have the opportunity to elect a new County Clerk and possibly some new County Board members. Arieanna Morris is seeking the Democratic nomination for Greene County Clerk, while Melissa Schnelt Carter will run for the Republican nomination. Incumbent Greene County Clerk Deborah Banghart will not seek re-election. Incumbent Republican Kirby L. Ballard is seeking re-election as Greene County Treasurer unopposed. Greene County’s incumbent Democrat Sheriff, Rob McMillen, will also seek re-election unopposed. Incumbent Democrat Michelle Mueller will also seek re-election as the Regional Superintendent of Schools for Calhoun, Greene, Jersey and Greene Counties. Greene County will also see several candidates run for County Board seats - voters must vote for no more than seven, according to the Greene County sample ballot for this election.

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ROLLA, Mo. - Approximately 1,000 students received degrees from Missouri University of Science and Technology during four commencement ceremonies held on campus this past May. A ceremony for Ph.D. graduates was held Saturday, May 7, at Leach Theatre. Ceremonies for undergraduates and students earning master's degrees were held Friday, May 13, and Saturday, May 14, at the Gale Bullman Building. Missouri S&T awards bachelor of science, bachelor of arts, master of science and doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees. Missouri S&T has traditionally recognized graduates earning a bachelor's degree with honors by placing the designation "summa cum laude," "magna cum laude" or "cum laude" on their diplomas. The highest honor, summa cum laude, is awarded to students who have earned a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.8 or above on a 4.0 scale for all courses counting toward the degree. Magna cum laude is the designation for a GPA of 3.5 to 3.79, and cum laude indicates a GPA of 3.2-3.49.

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Free screenings will be at 7 p.m. on July 11-12 at Chase Park Plaza Cinemas. The documentary is based on book written by local sports fan Ed Wheatley.

ST. LOUIS - As City of St. Louis residents prepare for the Independence Day weekend, the City Emergency Management Agency (CEMA), St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (SLMPD), Fire Department, and City of St. Louis Department of Health are reminding residents that shooting off fireworks in the city is both illegal and dangerous . Every year across the country, about 10,000 people are treated for injuries in hospital emergency departments due to the mishandling of live, misfired and waste consumer fireworks. “Heading into the Fourth of July, public safety leaders are coming together to remind St. Louisans that setting off fireworks in the City is both illegal and dangerous,” said Interim Public Safety Director Dr. Dan Isom. “Stay safe by enjoying one of our region’s great fireworks shows, like the one Downtown in Kiener Plaza.” Setting off fireworks is against the law in the City of St. Louis, and extended periods of dry weather create conditions

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Since court expansion is in the news, here's a quick historical note about "The Switch in Time That Saved Nine." When FDR took office and began putting together the New Deal, he he knew that his presidency faced a Supreme Court with a solid conservative majority. In particular, it featured the "Four Horsemen," a clique ...continue reading "The myth of FDR’s court packing scheme"

MT. VERNON - State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Zone 7 agents are investigating a Mt. Vernon Police Department (MVPD) officer-involved shooting at the request of MVPD. The incident occurred on June 25, 2022, at approximately 11:54 p.m. near 42 nd Street at Veterans Avenue in Mt. Vernon. Preliminary information indicates MVPD officers responded to a call of a home invasion involving a firearm on Wescott Avenue in Mt. Vernon. As officers arrived on scene, they saw a vehicle leaving the area and MVPD officers attempted to stop the vehicle. The driver of the vehicle fled from officers and crashed a short distance later near the intersection of 42 nd Street and Veterans Memorial Drive. The suspect exited his vehicle with a firearm and began running from MVPD officers. One MVPD officer discharged their weapon, striking the suspect. The suspect was transported to a regional hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. No officers were injured during this incident.

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