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The alderman from St. Louis's 9th Ward sat down with Rachel Lippmann to discuss development, restructuring city government and reducing the cost to run for office.

HIGHLAND - Layna Powers is a well-rounded student. For her accomplishments, Layna Powers is a Platinum Transportation Student of the Month for Highland High School. Powers, a senior, has competed on the cross country and track and field teams for three years. She loves running and has completed multiple full and half marathons. This year, she aimed to run a half marathon every month, and she just finished this goal a few days ago. She also participates in Spanish Club and Media Production.

Australia’s social media ban for kids is now in effect. As we’ve discussed, this is a monumentally stupid plan that will do real harm to kids. It’s based on a moral panic and a wide variety of faulty assumptions, including that social media websites are inherently bad for kids, something that none of the evidence […]

The school board split the vote 3-3 to request bids from third-party search firms, effectively tabling the measure.

Elvis Costello is the subject of a new episode of Words + Music, which will air Sunday on MGM+.Words + Music is based on the Audible audio series of the…

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“April is way too soon,” said Alderman Matt Devoti, of the Hill. “Way too soon.”

JERSEYVILLE – At Jersey Community High School, students in the Welding and Electricity programs are getting hands-on experience to meet a rising demand for skilled tradespeople. The work of students in these programs were highlighted in a social media post last week from Jersey Community Unit School District (CUSD) 100. The teachers leading these programs recently shared more insights behind the photos and highlighted the benefits their courses have to offer. Electricity Students

ST. LOUIS - As 2025 is winding down, the Gateway City is gearing up for a year full of live music across multiple venues. Below is a list of musical artists taking the stage throughout the year. This list will be updated as the year continues. January February March April May June July August September [...]

Joe Jackson is giving fans their first preview of his upcoming album, Hope and Fury.The “Is She Really Going Out With Him” singer has released the first single from the…

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ILLINOIS - Republican Don Tracy is running for the U.S. Senate seat in Illinois, and he recently shared more about his platform, his major concerns, and his plan if he takes office. Tracy previously ran for state senator as a Democrat before he realized his values aligned more closely with the Republican party. He also made a bid for lieutenant governor as a Republican in 2010. Now, he’s encouraging people to vote for him in the March 17, 2026, Republican primary. “If

BETHALTO - The Bethalto Police Department is investigating a break-in involving three females who tampered with Christmas donation boxes in a local park at 5:19 p.m. on Dec. 8, 2025. The incident was captured on video surveillance, and authorities are urging the individuals to come forward voluntarily. Bethalto Police Chief Jason Lamb said the case is likely related to juveniles and that the department expects to resolve the matter shortly after reviewing the footage. "We have all those volunteers

One lawmaker is seeking to lower the minimum wage for minor employees in the State of Missouri.

EDWARDSVILLE — Dr. Pamela Denise Long, a former Newsweek columnist and conservative political commentator, officially filed her nominating papers recently to run for U.S. Senate in Illinois. Long aims to become the first Republican to win statewide office in Illinois since 2014 and, if successful, would be the first legacy Black American Republican woman elected to the Senate from the state. Long, a downstate resident and occupational therapist, launched her campaign in May and has since

Jeremiah T. Dressler, 42, pleaded guilty Tuesday to theft, theft by deception and wire fraud, all felonies, said the Illinois attorney general's office.

Former Skid Row frontman Sebastian Bach has announced dates for a new U.S. tour.The trek will kick off Feb. 26 in Highland, California, wrapping April 10 in West Wendover, Nevada. It…

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COLLINSVILLE - Starting Dec. 3, 2025, Collinsville Police began issuing citations to drivers who line up more than 15 minutes before dismissal at three local schools if they are blocking the roadway, the Collinsville Police Department announced. The policy applies to drivers at Collinsville Upper Elementary, Collinsville Herald Elementary, and Collinsville Early Childhood Center. The department said the measure aims to prevent safety hazards caused by blocked traffic during school dismissal

EDWARDSVILLE - District #7 Board of Education Student Representatives senior Josie Proctor and junior Claire Johnson recently attended the Illinois Association of School Boards Joint Annual Conference, where they joined student board members from across the state to share ideas, learn from peers, and reflect on how student voice shapes school communities. Both Josie and Claire participated in the Student Representative session, which offered a deeper look into how Boards of Education operate.

ALTON – Two Alton residents have been charged with aggravated battery in separate felony cases, with one involving a 10-year-old victim and the other involving a glass jar used as a weapon. A 48-year-old Alton woman was charged on Dec. 4, 2025 with one count of aggravated battery, a Class 3 felony. On Sept. 4, 2025, the woman allegedly knowingly caused bodily harm to a 10-year-old female child by punching the victim in the face and leaving marks. Another Alton resident also faces