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EDWARDSVILLE - The Madison County Sheriff’s Office announced the addition of two new employees to its Jail Division, welcoming Olivia Storey as a deputy jailer and Chandler Hulvey as a jail technician. Storey will head to the corrections academy next week, while Hulvey has started field training. Madison County Sheriff Jeff Connor said, “We’re proud to have them on board and look forward to the dedication and service they’ll bring to our facility and community.”

A man was found dead Monday morning in Bridgeton, and a suspect has been taken into custody as detectives investigate.

The City of St. Louis will host a hiring event June 5 to fill seasonal jobs for its parks, forestry, and recreation departments.

It’s been six months since closing time for Alton bars was moved from 3 a.m. to 1 a.m. The city made the change with the hope of addressing concerns about late night disturbances and public safety.

Drivers on old Route 66 will definitely want to stop and stretch their legs in Livingston, Illinois. It’s here where you’ll find the Pink Elephant, an antique mall that opened in 2005.

A proposal to replace the state individual income tax with expanded or increased sales taxes will be on the Aug. 4 ballot and voters will see the description written by lawmakers, a Cole County judge ruled Monday afternoon. The measure, the top legislative priority for Gov. Mike Kehoe, will appear on the ballot as Amendment […]

EDWARDSVILLE - About 550 Edwardsville High School graduates received their diplomas at a well-attended ceremony in Edwardsville, where school leaders and student speakers highlighted the Class of 2026’s achievements and their transition to life after high school. Edwardsville High School Principal Alex Fox said the class stood out for how it handled change during its time at the school, including leadership transitions, and said students rose to all expectations. “It is a group

The historic Annie Malone headquarters in north St. Louis is facing renewed challenges as it has been broken into for a third time, compounding damage from a May 16 tornado and winter's burst pipes. Thieves are targeting the vacant building, stealing valuable materials and hindering ongoing restoration efforts.

The DOJ has gone past bleeding talent. Now, it’s just bleeding whatever. It’s one thing to do a bit of MAGA swagger before a captive audience and walk out with a criminal indictment that contains no evidence of criminal activity. It’s quite another thing to present that case to a court, where you’ll have to […]

More than a year after two young brothers were shot and killed in St. Louis, community members are offering a new reward in hopes of generating new leads.

An appeal could be heard as soon as Thursday

WHAT: The Route 66 Jeep Run will bring Jeep enthusiasts from across the Midwest together on Saturday, June 6, 2026, for a one-of-a-kind driving experience celebrating the 100th Anniversary of historic Route 66. Participants will travel one of seven themed routes covering the final 100 miles of Illinois Route 66, stopping at iconic attractions, restaurants, historic sites, and photo locations before ending in Downtown Granite City, Illinois, for a public Grand Finale Celebration featuring

Police found the victim with multiple gunshot wounds about 8 a.m. Monday.