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Three people died in a Granite City collision Saturday involving a fleeing vehicle. Illinois State Police are investigating.

On September 13, 1501, the artist Michelangelo began work on what would become one of the most famous sculptures in history: the marble statue of David . At the time, this was not just an artistic commission in Florence. It was also a public statement about civic pride, skill, and the values of the Renaissance, a period when many people in Europe were rethinking art, learning, and the place of human ability in the world. The statue still matters today because it helped define ideals of artistic

One person is dead after a home explosion Saturday near Bethalto.

GRANITE CITY - The Army Firefighter Reserve Unit in Granite City is scheduled to leave River’s Edge, 1230 Seventh St., at 1 p.m. Sept. 14, 2026, to begin a nine-month deployment, with several local fire departments expected to attend in support. The public is being invited to line the route as the firefighters and soldiers depart, wave flags, shake hands and show support for the men and women leaving their families, homes and community to serve the country. Granite City and surrounding

EDWARDSVILLE — State Senator Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) has been recognized by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) with its 2026 Guardian of Small Business Award for his strong voting record and continued advocacy on behalf of Illinois small businesses. The Guardian of Small Business Award recognizes leaders who stand up for and advocate on behalf of small businesses. Sen. Plummer was selected for the award by a panel of small business owners from across the state.

EAST ST. LOUIS — The East St. Louis Senior High School Tennis Complex in East St. Louis, Ill., has been named one of 41 winners of the USTA’s 2026 Outstanding Facility Awards, recognizing excellence in the construction and renovation of tennis facilities across the country. The USTA announced the award as part of its annual program. All 41 recipients were honored at an awards reception held at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York as part of the 2026 U.S.

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE — The Department of War Personal Property Activity (PPA), led by U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Lance Curtis, hosted an activation ceremony at Scott Air Force Base Sept. 9, 2026. The change builds upon a commitment from Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to fix and streamline the permanent change of station (PCS) process for Service members and their families around the world. In May 2025, Hegseth stood up the PCS Joint Task Force (PCS JTF) to provide global household goods and vehicle

This Day in Music History: September 13 September 13, 1814, began the chain of events that gave the United States one of its most enduring songs. As British warships opened their bombardment of Fort McHenry in Baltimore Harbor during the War of 1812, attorney Francis Scott Key was being held aboard a vessel in the harbor. Watching the attack through the night and seeing the American flag still flying at dawn inspired the words that became “The Star-Spangled Banner.” Key set those

Ongoing: Volunteer for Tower Grove Park’s Plant It Forward Maintenance Program and take home a few thank you plants. Register Applications Open for Forest ReLeaf Project CommuniTree: 3-gallon saplings are offered free of charge to public and nonprofit partners who plant and maintain this new community investment. September 25th Deadline to Order- Brightside St. Louis … Continue reading St. Louis Area Plant and Seed Swaps and Sales →

ST. LOUIS - We'll have a mix of clouds and sun Sunday with high temperatures in the upper 80s. It’ll be mostly cloudy overnight, with lows in the 60s. We could see a few spot showers Monday morning, mainly in our western counties, but rain chances will remain low overall. Clouds will decrease through the [...]

Across several states, a quiet chemical industry campaign is making it harder to hold polluters accountable.