SPRINGFIELD – To help protect and serve communities during emergency events, the Illinois State Police (ISP) held a full-scale preparedness training exercise at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield on October 7, 2026. The ISP Special Operations Command Statewide Weapons of Mass Destruction (SWMD) Team led the exercise, which focused on improving collaboration between multiple municipal and state agencies. “The goal of this full-scale exercise was to test and evaluate the
EDWARDSVILLE — State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, supports Gov. JB Pritzker’s swift and meaningful action to address outrageous diesel fuel prices as farmers close out harvest season through an executive order and disaster proclamation. “One year ago, the average gallon of diesel fuel cost $3.75 in the Metro East. Now, the average is $6.63. Diesel costs hit our area's all-time high last month at $6.80 on average,” said Stuart. “Fuel and oil prices are hitting
A St. Louis man accused of using stolen credit and debit card numbers to place online orders for Imo's Pizza, resulting in $3,000 in disputed purchases, now faces criminal charges.
Devin Roberts was charged with stealing $17,000 worth of solar panels from a Hazelwood business and possessing methamphetamine after police recovered the stolen items and drugs during a search of his property.
CHICAGO - Today, Governor JB Pritzker welcomed a bipartisan group of 13 governors and the Mayor of D.C. to Illinois to the 2026 Governors’ Summit on the State of PJM. During the remarks, the Governor announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that formally establishes the PJM Governors’ Collaborative, a multistate, bipartisan organization designed to strengthen states’ collaboration as they work to reduce costs for working families and strengthen grid reliability
WOOD RIVER - The City of Wood River stays busy, with several events planned for the next few weeks. At 1 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, community members can enjoy the Cruise and Que , a day of barbecue, live music and classic cars. This will be followed by the Downtown Trick-or-Treat on Wednesday, Oct. 21, and the Wood River Business Alliance golf tournament on Oct. 23. Kristen Burns, director of the Wood River Business Alliance, expressed her enthusiasm for supporting local community
Joe Buck is going from the broadcast booth to the ballroom.The ESPN Monday Night Football announcer is bringing his football expertise to Dancing with the Stars next week as a…
ST. CHARLES, Mo. – A popular Southern breakfast and brunch chain is making its Missouri debut in St. Charles. The Flying Biscuit Café has signed a lease for a new restaurant at 1016 S. 5th Street in St. Charles, near Interstate 70 and Lindenwood University. The Atlanta-born chain is targeting an opening in the fourth [...]
Attorney General Raoul Opposes Trump Administration’s Attempt To Gut Head Start Standards CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 23 attorneys general, submitted a comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) proposal to dramatically cut regulations governing the Head Start program. Raoul and the coalition explain in their letter that the proposed rule would gut long-standing and evidence-backed Head Start Program
One of the most bizarre things over the last few years is how two guys, Michael Shellenberger and Matt Taibbi, bumbling around cosplaying as “free speech” experts, have done tremendous damage to free speech. After Elon Musk brought them in to report on the so-called “Twitter Files,” the two of them spun up nonsense tales […]
EDWARDSVILLE – A Granite City resident charged with soliciting a minor he supervised at their previous place of employment has been released from custody. Prinston J. Leflore, 34, of Granite City, was charged with one count each of indecent solicitation of a child (a Class 2 felony), grooming and solicitation to meet a child (both Class 4 felonies). The case against Leflore was presented to Madison County prosecutors by the Edwardsville Police Department. The charges were filed on Sept.
WOOD RIVER - A new size-inclusive boutique is opening in downtown Wood River with a medspa attached. True North Boutique and Medspa, located at 16 East Ferguson Avenue, will celebrate its grand opening at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. The grand opening party will coincide with Wood River’s She Means Business event recognizing women-owned businesses in the community. True North owner Mandie Clark can’t wait to bring people together for the big day. There’s lots
Dearest gentle reader, get prepared for exciting news regarding a Bridgerton spinoff.Netflix and Shondaland have announced an upcoming limited series centered around the Bridgerton family's matriarch, Lady Violet.The currently untitled…
The Camden County Sheriff's Office released body-camera footage regarding its response to a 2025 drowning of a two-year-old girl amid a federal lawsuit filed by the child's parents alleging constitutional violations.
WASHINGTON — Leading immigration advocates and experts sounded the alarm Wednesday on the Trump administration’s sweeping efforts to undo state laws allowing some immigrants to pay in-state college tuition in the states where they reside. The U.S. Department of Justice has sued 24 states, Washington, D.C., and the University of Delaware since President Donald Trump […]
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