JERSEYVILLE — Three educators at Jersey Community Alternative Program in Jerseyville have been named Voya Unsung Heroes and awarded a $2,000 grant to help fund “Mindful Strides,” a teaching project centered on installing a labyrinth, Voya Financial announced Sept. 14, 2026. The educators, Twila Prunty, Nick Crnokrak and Myra Woelfel, are among 50 winners nationwide in the 2026 Unsung Heroes awards competition and the only winners in Illinois. The grant is intended to help brin
ALTON - Alton Main Street , the Sierra Club Illinois ’ Three Rivers Project and Jacoby Arts Center are announcing the return of the Mississippi Earthtones Festival to Alton’s Riverfront Amphitheater on Saturday, September 19th from 12:00 until 10:00 p.m. This 20th annual event is free to attend and features 30 environmental education exhibits, 60 eco-friendly artists and makers, and 17 culinary vendors. The popular festival attracts approximately 5,000 community members and
Two people are in custody after an early morning shooting in Belleville that investigators say involved an exchange of gunfire between a juvenile inside a home and people in a passing vehicle.
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — St. Louis County Police detectives are investigating an officer-involved shooting after officers responding to a welfare check Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 15, 2026, in the 200 block of Tapestry Drive encountered a subject who fired shots from inside a residence, police said. Officers from the South County Precinct responded at 2:14 p.m. Tuesday to the home in St. Louis, Missouri, 63129. When they arrived, a subject fired shots from inside the residence, according t
The recall, first initiated in June by the St. Louis-based Intercon Chemical Co., concerns six different varieties of soap sold under several brand names.
CHICAGO – A million-dollar payday awaits a lucky Illinois Lottery player who matched all six numbers in the Monday, September 14, Lotto Million 1 drawing. The $1 million winning ticket was purchased at Tony’s Fresh Market, located at 2551 W. Cermak Rd. in Chicago. The winning numbers were 11-15-37-43-45-48. The ticket also won an additional $4 for matching two of six numbers on two other lines of play. For selling the winning ticket, Tony’s Fresh Market will receive a $10,000
WOOD RIVER - A new Riverbend nonprofit will introduce itself with a comedy showcase fundraiser. On Oct. 24, 2026, community members can enjoy “Laugh 4 a Cause — Because Everyone Needs a Laugh,” a stand-up comedy showcase at the Wood River Moose Lodge. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the fun starts at 6:30 p.m. Seven comedians from across the U.S. will take the stage and perform. There will also be a photo booth, raffle, auction and more fun. Proceeds benefit a new nonprofit called
The Missouri Real Estate Commission said the developers, who previously faced separate criminal charges, had been evasive throughout its case and ignored a judge's order to produce evidence.
Investigators are urging the public to come forward with information in a Cahokia Heights homicide investigation, with CrimeStoppers offering a reward of up to $5,000 for tips that lead to a felony arrest.
You may recall that back in July we had the ridiculous story of how ICE decided to go all gestapo on its critics, including tracking down and threatening David Streever, who had emailed then-acting ICE director Todd Lyons back in January, after federal agents killed some peaceful protestors in Minnesota. Streever’s email was pretty straightforward: […]
Girls creator Lena Dunham is now a girl mom.The writer and actress shared in an essay with Vogue that she has welcomed her first child with husband Luis Felber via…
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