EDWARDSVILLE - The Edwardsville Police Department said it will use remotely piloted aircraft at the upcoming Independence Day Celebration on July 4, 2026, at the American Legion to help monitor the event and support personnel on the ground. The Edwardsville Police Department said the drones will be operated by trained and certified personnel and will provide “an added vantage point” during the celebration. The department said the aircraft will help officers respond
David Hallstead was charged with stealing a Yamaha motorcycle worth $13,000 from a parking garage in St. Charles, after being identified through traffic and flock cameras and arrested in Washington Park, Illinois.
ALTON - The Alton Police Department said it is reminding local retailers in Alton that a new state law now prohibits the sale of intoxicating hemp products to anyone younger than 21, and that officers will actively enforce the measure through investigations and random compliance checks. The Alton Police Department said the law applies immediately to intoxicating hemp products such as Delta-8, THC-P, HHC and similar substances that had previously been sold outside Illinois’ regulated
ALTON/EDWARDSVILLE/FOSTERBURG - A local writer is sharing the stories of his best friend after losing him. Bill Roseberry, known for his local journalism, has started a new storytelling adventure with “The Reedy Chronicles.” This magazine tells the adventures of Roseberry and his best friend, Jason Reedy, who passed away in January 2025. Roseberry noted that “The Reedy Chronicles” is growing on Substack in addition to his other writing projects, and he is grateful
CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul and a coalition of 21 other attorneys general won their case challenging a new rule from the U.S. Department of Education that unlawfully restricted eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, which allows government and nonprofit employees to have their federal student loans forgiven after 10 years of qualifying public service. The U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts granted Raoul and the coalition’s
ALTON – The 5th Annual OSF Saint Anthony’s Health Center Back-to-School Celebration will be held on Saturday, July 25, from 10:00 a.m. to Noon at Alton Square Mall (200 Alton Square, Alton, IL 62002). This year’s Back-to-School Celebration is FREE, and the event is open to the public. The first 500 children aged 4-12 will receive a free backpack filled with school supplies, including notebooks, paper, pens, pencils, and crayons. “The need for this event is
BELLEVILLE - The Belleville Police Department is urging residents to celebrate Independence Day safely and legally over the holiday weekend in Belleville, reminding the public that most consumer fireworks are prohibited under Illinois law and city ordinance and that extra officers will be on patrol. In a public safety message posted ahead of the Fourth of July, Belleville Police said aerial fireworks, firecrackers, bottle rockets and Roman candles are prohibited within the city
ALTON/GODFREY - The Hayner Public Library District has made headlines in recent weeks as they begin the process of designing a new building. Executive Director Mary Cordes shared more about where they are in this process and what people can expect. “It’s one of the things where we don’t even know if we can do a new library. We’re still in the very early stages. We’re trying to figure this whole thing out,” she said. Cordes emphasized that the library might
TROY - The Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine Chamber of Commerce said June 26 that it has added 50 new members since Jan. 1, 2026, a milestone the organization said reflects continued momentum in the local business community it serves in Troy, Maryville, St. Jacob, Marine and surrounding areas. The chamber said the new members represent a range of industries and services, adding “fresh energy, new ideas, and added strength” to its network. It said the increase highlights the value of
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