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Let’s Help Children, Not Trial Lawyers

2 days 12 hours ago
The recent “internet addiction” verdicts against Apple, Meta, and YouTube drew applause from those eager to see big tech take a hit. But look behind the headlines and the result is something else entirely. These cases won’t help children. They will fuel a litigation plague that raises costs, chills innovation and hits smaller companies the […]
Michael Petricone

$1 million scratch-off ticket sold at Granite City store

2 days 13 hours ago
GRANITE CITY, Ill. -- A Metro East woman won a $1 million Illinois Lottery prize on a $10 scratch-off ticket purchased at a local convenience store. Cynthia bought the winning “Money Match” ticket at Curly’s Corner Market, 527 Maryville Road. The retailer will receive a $10,000 bonus for selling the ticket. She tells the Illinois [...]
Joe Millitzer

Water Main Upgrade Progress Reported in Godfrey Construction Zones

2 days 14 hours ago
GODFREY - Widman Construction, working as a subcontractor for Brighton Water, is wrapping up a water main upgrade project on North Humbert Road and Straube Lane in Godfrey as of Friday, May 15, 2026, and will move next into the Tremont subdivision, where partial road and lane closures are expected during weekday work hours. The Village of Godfrey said Widman Construction updated officials on its progress on the ongoing water main “upgrade” project on North Humbert and Straube Lane.

Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Female Athletes Of Month: Civic Memorial Athletes Excel at Track Sectional

2 days 14 hours ago
SPRINGFIELD - Civic Memorial High School’s track and field team is sending several athletes to the state meet after a slate of qualifying performances led by a sectional title in the pole vault. The CM girls sectional competitors are Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Female Athletes Of The Month. Kaylee Shields was the sectional champion in the pole vault with a mark of 3.27 meters, and she is among Civic Memorial’s state qualifiers. Also qualifying for state were CM's Allie

Sparklight Female Athletes Of The Month: Jersey Girls Track and Field Posts Strong Sectional Performances

2 days 14 hours ago
SPRINGFIELD — Jersey Community Unit School District No. 100’s girls track and field team earned multiple medals and qualified two events for the IHSA state meet following the IHSA Sectional Meet at Springfield Southeast on Thursday, May 14, 2026, with Jersey finishing 12th overall with 28.5 points. Jersey's Morgan Allen qualified for state in the high jump with a mark of 1.54 meters. The 4x200 relay team of Madisyn Burch, Amelia Jumper, Allen, and Belle Peuterbaugh