Illinois has implemented stricter regulations on stores selling THC products containing over 0.4 milligrams to protect children and ensure consumer safety.
City of Florissant April 6, 2027 Election Filing Procedures PROCEDURE FOR FILING FOR NOMINATION FOR CITY COUNCIL POSITIONS IN WARDS 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, MAYOR & JUDGE OF THE CITY OF FLORISSANT FOR THE ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, APRIL 6th, 2027. Candidates may obtain the necessary forms from the City […]
WASHINGTON — The possibility of a government shutdown next month increased somewhat Thursday as a group of U.S. senators said the stopgap spending bill must cut off funding for the Iran war. Democratic Sens. Michael Bennet of Colorado, Tammy Duckworth of Illinois and Chris Van Hollen of Maryland, as well as Vermont independent Sen. Bernie […]
City of Florissant and St. Louis County To host Community Pet Resource Fair The City of Florissant and St. Louis County are teaming up to host PawsGiving, a Community Pet Resource Day on Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Fleur-de-lis Room inside the John F. Kennedy Community Center, located […]
EDWARDSVILLE – The following students have been named to the Honor Roll at Metro-East Lutheran High School for the first quarter of the 2026-2027 school year. Grade 9 – Honor Roll with High Distinction (g.p.a. 4.0) Eve Curtis, Worden Jax Davis, New Douglas Luke Davis, New Douglas Jensen Frey, Glen Carbon Agnes Hemmer, Caseyville Emma Kniffin, Fairview Heights Abigail Maipauw, Belleville Aria Malcomb, Edwardsville Tanner Moss, Edwardsville Peyton O'Bryan, Edwardsville Oliv
Teyonah Parris and Danielle Brooks have been cast in the upcoming Peacock adaptation of Kennedy Ryan’s romance novel Before I Let Go.Parris will play Yasmen Wade, a restaurateur and mother who…
The GOP and Ted Cruz are trying to rush the appointment of Brendan Carr’s personal legal aide Danielle Thumann Severs to the FCC. While simultaneously refusing to seat any new Democrats to the Commission or extend the term of Democratic FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez, who has been a very vocal critic of FCC boss Brendan […]
JERSEYVILLE – The Downtown Country Christmas Festival is returning soon to Jerseyville with free holiday fun for families, followed by festive Bright Nights displays across the city through the end of 2026. The Downtown Country Christmas Festival is held each year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. This year’s event is set for 1 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 28, 2026 at City Center Plaza, located at E. Pearl St. and N. Jefferson St. across from the Stadium Theater. Beth McGlasson,
ALTON/EDWARDSVILLE/GRANITE CITY/WOOD RIVER - The Overnight Warming Locations have announced a new site for the 2026–2027 season, and they’re looking for volunteers to serve community members experiencing homelessness and heat insufficiency. The Overnight Warming Locations (OWLs) will mark their eighth season of providing overnight shelter when the temperatures drop to 20 degrees or lower in Alton. With sites in Alton, Edwardsville and Granite City, they are eager to welcome a ne
ALTON — A recent threat prompted city officials to adopt security screenings and a bag policy at City Hall, Mayor Goins said in a statement outlining new safety procedures and changes to Council Chambers. Goins said the measures are intended to keep visitors safe while protecting their ability to participate in public discussions. The statement did not specify when the screenings and bag policy would take effect or provide details about the threat. “Everyone in our community should
Tens of thousands of Microsoft users reported issues with their Outlook email functionality on Thursday, with Microsoft soon confirming service outages across the Americas.