SPRINGFIELD – At the close of fiscal year 2026 on June 30, Illinois Comptroller Susana A. Mendoza reports another successful year in paying the state’s bills in a timely manner while the state’s Rainy Day Fund balance has again increased to new records. For the fifth consecutive time ending a state fiscal year, the Illinois Office of Comptroller (IOC) released all pending bills from the state’s General Revenue Fund (GRF), while reporting an end-of-year GRF cash balance
Most of us have been touched by cancer in some way. Maybe we have friends or family who’ve been diagnosed, or maybe you’re one of the 18 million people in the U.S. living as a cancer survivor. Given cancer’s seriousness, its extent can certainly feel concerning, especially as the number of cancer survivors is expected to grow to over 22 million within the next 10 years. But there is actually some good news to go along with these large numbers. “Yes, part of this growth
SPRINGFIELD — On Thursday, July 9, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) will host her third Workforce Development Summit at Richland Community College, bringing together educators, employers, and community leaders to discuss how career and technical education (CTE) can strengthen the agricultural workforce. The summit builds on Budzinski's previous workforce development events, which focused on strengthening partnerships with Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) organizations
EAST ST. LOUIS – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that northbound Interstate 55 will be reduced to one lane between the I-55/I-64 split and Exchange Avenue in St. Clair County from Tuesday, July 7, through Thursday, July 9, 2026, weather permitting, for bridge maintenance. The lane closures will be in effect from 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. each day. Motorists should expect long delays and are encouraged to use alternate routes during this closure. Drivers are urged t
GODFREY - Vitality Women’s Clinic recently partnered with Party on Broadway to provide an art therapy experience to local mothers. Vitality is a pro-life, faith-based pregnancy center that works with pregnant people and new parents. Executive Director Jackie Duty explained that the organization recently received an art grant that allowed them to partner with a local painting studio to offer the art therapy experience. “It’s just amazing to see these women come alive in
July is celebrated as National Ice Cream Month, making it the perfect time for families to slow down, cool off and enjoy sweet summertime traditions together. Declared by former President Ronald Reagan in 1984, National Ice Cream Month highlights one of America’s favorite desserts while encouraging families to gather and create lasting memories around the table. From neighborhood ice cream shops to homemade milkshakes blended in the kitchen, frozen treats have long been tied to summer vacations
An overnight apartment fire in Florissant, caused by a mishap with fireworks, left one man hospitalized for smoke inhalation and a woman treated at the scene, highlighting the dangers of fireworks and the swift response of local firefighters and paramedics.
Nine adults are in police custody after police say they tried to carry out a street takeover in south St. Louis. This happened around Wilmore Park in the St. Louis Hills neighborhood.
ST. LOUIS -- A 17-year-old boy is dead after a shooting in north St. Louis. Officers were called Linton avenue just after midnight in the College Hill neighborhood between Emily and North 21st Streets. Two additional victims, both 16-year-old boys, were dropped off at a hospital with gunshot wounds. Homicide detectives are taking over the [...]
The city is testing heat and transport plans against an influx of global sports fans, which should both inform Olympic decisions and help it cope with growing climate risks.
A cool front that moved through the region ahead of Independence Day celebrations brought heavy thunderstorms to the area Friday, helping reduce fire concerns before fireworks displays.
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