ILLINOIS - The Illinois primary is scheduled for Tuesday, March 17, 2026. Here are the legislative races that are on the ballot. The Illinois Senate 56th District is currently represented by Republican Erica Harriss. Two Democrats are on the primary ballot to see who will challenge her during the general election on Nov. 3, 2026. Marsie Geldert-Murphey will face Kevin Hall . You can click here to read more about their platforms. The Illinois 15th Congressional District is currently
Rod Stewart is once again headed back to Las Vegas.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer has announced a new set of dates for his Las Vegas residency, The Encore…
Dates: Select days from March 14–22, 2026 Times: Seatings at 11:00 am and 1:00 pm by reservation only Meet with the animals that make Grant's Farm special! Dine with animal royalty in […]
Prepare to be awed by this immersive giant screen IMAX® film about how nature works in one of the world’s greatest ecosystems. Audiences will explore the intricate web of life […]
Are you Budweiser’s biggest fan? Then, this is the brewery tour for you! The Beermaster Tour offers an all-access look at how the King of Beers is brewed, visiting exclusive […]
The most popular tour at the Anheuser-Busch Brewery invites guests to take a closer look at the historic campus and brewing methods. As you visit the Budweiser Clydesdale paddock and […]
More than 40 large-scale photographs created in China between 1993 and 2006 make up Looking Back Toward the Future at the Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum. Featuring the work of […]
GODFREY – The RiverBend Growth Association has adjusted its awards programs in 2026, which includes moving to an every-other-month cycle of recognizing member businesses in the Riverbend for proven excellence. The Small Business Excellence shoutout for March goes to Pruitt Mechanical Services LLC in Bethalto. In business for 17 years now, owner Joe Pruitt says he started the business because he “wanted to build something that stood for more than just ‘getting the job done.’”
Tournament Links: View the Bracket (full size) | Check Your Bracket | March Bandness Archives March Bandness 2026 Results March 16, 2026 Match 1: Led Zeppelin (91%) vs. Poison...
JERSEYVILLE – The Jerseyville Public Library has been notified that a library employee was detained by law enforcement on Thursday, March 12, 2026. According to authorities, the individual is currently being held on pending charges related to alleged internet child pornography material possession. Upon receiving this information, the library immediately took steps to ensure the employee no longer has access to library facilities, resources, or patrons. The employee’s primary role
Queen’s Brian May made a surprise appearance during pop star Benson Boone’s set at the 2025 Coachella Festival in Indio, California, and he did again at Boone's Sunday concert in…
EAST ALTON/WOOD RIVER - The Riverbend East Rotary Club has recognized East Alton-Wood River High School seniors Emma Glenn and LeBron Reed as its February Service Above Self award winners, honoring their leadership and service at the school, the club said. The recognition was recently announced by the Riverbend East Rotary Club in the Riverbend area. The awards highlight students who demonstrate “the values of responsibility, leadership, and service” and reflect “the spirit o
A plain sheet cake can make an ordinary Tuesday feel like a turning point. Add a few candles, write a name in frosting, and suddenly people show up, take photos, and speak as if something important just happened. The funny part is that the “something” is often just a number changing—another year, another month, another day. Humans celebrate milestones because they help us make sense of time, effort, and change. They turn blurry stretches of life into clear chapters. They also
COLLINSVILLE — Dayton Freight Lines, Inc., a provider of supply chain services, has opened a new Service Center in Collinsville, expanding its operations in the St. Louis-area market. The new, state-of-the-art facility is located on more than 100 acres and includes 100 doors, a heated dock, a snow scraper, a shop and advanced technology “designed to support operational excellence,” the company said. The Service Center is positioned at the Interstate 255 and Interstate 55 interchange,
A strange thing happens when jealousy shows up: we talk about it as if it has a color. Not red like anger or blue like sadness, but green—an oddly specific shade for a feeling that lives in the mind. “Green with envy” is one of the most common English idioms for jealousy. It paints envy as something visible, almost physical, as if it could tint your skin. But why green? And what does the phrase really mean in everyday life? What “green with envy” actually means
Guns N' Roses are hopping off the "Nightrain" and picking up a different mode of transportation for an upcoming show.The "Welcome to the Jungle" rockers will be playing the official Formula 1…
Now open at the World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries, Charles Houska: Master of Play is a retrospective of the St. Louis artist’s work over his impressive 25-plus-year career, […]
On March 16, 1926, American rocket pioneer Robert H. Goddard launched the first successful liquid-fueled rocket in Auburn, Massachusetts. It was a short flight—only a few seconds and a modest height—but it proved something that had never been demonstrated in practice: a rocket using liquid fuel could lift itself under controlled power. At the time, the idea of reaching high altitudes, or even space, still sounded like science fiction to many people. Goddard’s test mattered becaus