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CHICAGO - Today, Governor JB Pritzker joined Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton, Attorney General Kwame Raoul, legislative leaders, and stakeholders to sign two bills focused on improving gun safety in Illinois. The Safe Gun Storage Act (SB 0008) outlines strengthened safe storage requirements in homes where a firearm could be accessed by a minor, an at-risk person, or someone otherwise prohibited from using firearms. Governor Pritzker also signed HB 1373, which requires every law enforcement agency in Illinois to participate in the federal firearm tracing platform eTrace to strengthen investigations and make communities safer. “Illinois has been one of the most aggressive states in the nation in combatting the epidemic of gun violence that has plagued our communities for far too long,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “We’ve spent the past six years working with law enforcement, engaging with frontline communities, and studying the most effective policy solutions

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CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined Governor JB Pritzker today as the governor signed two gun safety bills into law, including Raoul’s legislation to require all local law enforcement agencies in Illinois to participate in the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ (ATF) eTrace platform. The eTrace platform allows law enforcement to submit crime-gun tracing information to the ATF National Tracing Center. House Bill (HB)1373 was initiated by Attorney General Raoul and sponsored by Rep. Curtis Tarver and Sen. Bill Cunningham. The legislation was passed by the Illinois General Assembly with bipartisan support and goes into effect immediately upon being signed. “Advocating for commonsense gun safety measures has been one of my top priorities throughout my career. I initiated House Bill 1373 as part of that work because law enforcement agencies’ participation in the ATF’s eTrace platform is needed to identify gun traffickers

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BELLEVILLE - IMPACT Strategies, Inc. is currently making significant progress on the medical office renovation project that SIHF Healthcare has undertaken at 180 S 3rd Street in Belleville, Illinois. This project is a phased comprehensive renovation involving all floors of the existing medical office building, which was recently purchased by SIHF Healthcare. In our role as the construction manager, IMPACT Strategies provided pre-construction services to support design, budgeting, scheduling, permitting, and subcontractor selection. As our role has transitioned into construction execution, we are transforming the space across multiple phases to include a Pharmacy, Intensive Outpatient Program, Specialist services, InstaCare, and Family Medicine suites, totaling 7,300 square feet. IMPACT is targeting a mid-fall completion. IMPACT Strategies’ President, Mark Hinrichs said, “With our extensive healthcare experience and long-standing relationship with SIHF Healthcare, we

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JERSEYVILLE/HARDIN - Illinois American Water reported significant flooding and sewer backups in its Jerseyville and Village of Hardin operating districts following approximately 10 inches of rain in those vicinities. The heavy rainfall, which occurred Saturday night, July 26, 2025, and early Sunday, July 27, 2025, has overwhelmed local sewer systems and led to backups in many areas of the communities. The company stated that crews have been actively working to address the sewer issues on Sunday and Monday, but officials noted that the sewer collection systems are currently at capacity due to the volume of rain. It will take time for the systems to recover once the rainfall subsides, the company said. “We appreciate your patience,” said Terry Mackin, communications and external affairs representative for Illinois American Water. Residents in the affected areas are advised to stay informed and exercise caution as crews continue mitigation efforts.

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ALTON - Mental Health First Aid is an important skill for community members to learn, says instructor Isaac Sandidge. In an interview on “Our Daily Show!” with C.J. Nasello at Centerstone’s recent resource fair , Sandidge explained what Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is and how people can benefit from taking a class. He believes MHFA is a vital way to help people experiencing a mental health challenge or crisis. “Have you ever heard of CPR? It’s like that for mental health,” Sandidge said. He explained that MHFA covers a variety of mental health and substance use challenges that community members might encounter, including panic attacks, overdoses, psychosis and suicide. The training explains how to help someone experiencing these challenges. Sandidge has served as an MHFA instructor for the past ten years. There are now 4.3 million Americans certified in MHFA, a big step up from Sandidge’s first year in 2016 when the organization

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The death of 29-year-old Roland Robinson of Ferguson is being handled as a homicide.

EDWARDSVILLE – Imagine a setting that sparks children’s natural curiosity – even when it involves serious, real-world challenges. The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Center for Crime Science and Violence Prevention (CCSVP) is turning that spark into learning by teaming up with the St. Louis Zoo Wildcare Park , where young minds can explore and understand complex topics in a hands-on, engaging way. At the request of the St. Louis Zoo, CCSVP began working in April on a virtual reality simulation to introduce school-aged children to the new Wildcare Park in North St. Louis County. The simulations are being designed and built by Logan Holland, SIUE computer science student; Manas Das, PhD, incoming SIUE computer science assistant professor; and Dennis Mares, PhD, professor of Criminal Justice Studies and director of CCSVP in Belleville. “They wanted us to create a simulation that shows how caretakers feed and care for the animals in the new barns

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A man is hospitalized after a shooting at the Metro bus terminal in Downtown West late Monday morning.

By limiting large-scale water exports from the state, experts and farmers said Missouri has taken forward-thinking measures to protect one of its most vital resources. According to them, it will benefit agriculture, industry and municipal services in the coming years. Governor Mike Kehoe signed new legislation into law on July 14 that limits large-scale water […]

The Stray Cats are hitting the road again.The Rockabilly rockers, featuring original band members Brian Setzer, Lee Rocker and Slim Jim Phantom, have just announced dates for a new fall…

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Daniel Douglas was shot in the 2200 block of Union Road, near Interstate 55 and Reavis Barracks Road.

A 23-year-old man from Columbia was killed after being struck by a Ram 1500 while standing near his vehicle on Missouri Route AB.

National Farmers Market Week is a time to recognize the vital role farmers markets, like Soulard Farmers Market, play in our nation’s food system.

ALTON - Centerstone is a national leader in mental health and substance use disorder treatment, and they have a special program for teenagers who are dealing with substance dependency. In an interview on “Our Daily Show!” with C.J. Nasello at Centerstone’s recent resource fair , Rose with Centerstone shared more about PYOTreat, which stands for Preventing Youth Overdose with Treatment, Recovery, Education, Awareness and Training programs. “Really, anywhere where there’s teenagers, we want to be there,” Rose said. ““It’s awesome when we can open up our doors to the community and just be a source of hope. I think Centerstone is really good at that.” The PYOTreat program serves young people aged 10–25 who are experiencing challenges related to substance use or mental health. Centerstone offers presentations in schools or at community events that aim to teach young people about the dangers of substance use

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The St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station is making waves with its commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship. The St.... Read More