BELLEVILLE – A woman from Belleville accused of injuring an Illinois State Police officer on the same day as an alleged DUI offense faces felony and misdemeanor charges in Madison County. Latoya C. Brown, 48, of Belleville, was charged on May 8, 2026 with one count each of aggravated battery (a Class 2 felony), resisting or obstructing a peace officer (a Class 4 felony), and driving while under the influence (a Class A misdemeanor). Brown allegedly drove a motor vehicle on I-55 at Illinois
ALTON — Effective May 14, 2026 , the public boat launch ramps at Alton Marina are officially open. As of today, the river level at Alton Marina stands at 416 feet above sea level , providing approximately 5-6 feet of water within the harbor . According to the latest forecast from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) , water levels are expected to remain steady at 416 - 417 feet for the next seven days. During this period, the public launch ramps will remain open. Vessels over
OSF HealthCare proudly announces the recipients of its 2026 Innovator of the Year Awards , recognizing exceptional leaders who are transforming care delivery, advancing research, and driving operational excellence across the Ministry. This year’s honorees include Colleen Klein, Nichole Esterdahl and Tiffany Magallanes. They have each demonstrated extraordinary vision, creativity, and measurable impact in their respective areas. The awards were announced during the OSF Innovation Showcase
Missouri’s largest marijuana company is facing a second antitrust lawsuit in two weeks, this time from a Kansas City consumer who alleges Good Day Farm and more than 40 affiliated LLCs used a web of dispensary licenses to limit competition and inflate prices. Damon Frost Jr., a general contractor in Kansas City, filed the class-action […]
Paul McCartney was a guest on this week's Goalhanger podcast, The Rest is Entertainment, where he talked about the importance of his iconic Beatles tune “Hey Jude” in bringing folks together.“Particularly these…
The Illinois Department of Public Health is reminding people to take precautions to reduce their risk of contracting illnesses carried by ticks, mosquitoes and bats, such as West Nile Virus, Lyme disease, Powassan virus and rabies.
ALTON – Alton officials have taken the first step toward negotiating a new city-wide trash contract. A resolution approved this week by the Alton Committee of the Whole and City Council authorizes Mayor David Goins and authorized city officials to negotiate with Republic Services to look into entering into a municipal waste contract. The resolution, presented by Alderwoman Martha Pfister, states the city “desires to provide a cost-effective, continuous municipal waste service
A Missouri bill that could reshape downtown St. Louis through major tax incentives, aimed at converting vacant office buildings into new homes and businesses, now heads to the governor's desk.
EDWARDSVILLE - To some, the National FFA Organization (FFA) may not stand out, but to Edwardsville High School seniors Brady Maher, Ellie Dungan and Kolson Bruhn, has meant a lot to their confidence and leadership skills. FFA, formerly known as the “Future Farmers of America,” is an organization for middle and high school students interested in leadership and agriculture, according to FFA’s website. Their name was officially changed from “Future Farmers of America”
Earlier this week, OpenAI became the latest tech company to publicly endorse KOSA, the Kids Online Safety Act. The company, conveniently, tries to frame this as being about its support of child safety. It’s not. It’s about political horse trading, desperation for good publicity, and building a regulatory moat. KOSA would help create stronger online […]
On a percentage basis, St. Louis's loss of more than 23,000 residents between 2020 and July 2025, or more than 7.5% of its population, exceeded all other major U.S. cities.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13 PLAY IT AGAIN SPORTS ROUNDUP BASEBALL ROXANA 8, TRENTON WESCLIN 0: Roxana scored once in the first, four times in the fourth, and three more times in the sixth to shut out Wesclin at Roxana City Park. Nick Miles had three hits and an RBI for the Shells, while Dalton Carriker struck out nine on the mound. Roxana is now 18-6, while the Warriors go to 11-15, TRIAD 11, MASCOUTAH 1: Triad scored four runs in the first, one run in the third and six runs in the fifth to
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Mary Miller (IL-15) introduced the House companion bill to Senator Josh Hawley’s (R-MO) In God We Trust Act, which requires the General Services Administration (GSA) to display or inscribe the national motto of the United States on all federal buildings. The legislation comes ahead of Rededicate 250 : A National Jubilee of Prayer, Praise & Thanksgiving, taking place on May 17, 2026. “For nearly 70 years, our national motto, ‘In
EDWARDSVILLE — The Madison County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is completing its transition to a new emergency notification platform and will officially discontinue use of the CodeRED system on Friday. Residents previously signed up for CodeRED were transferred into the new Everbridge alert platform. However, EMA officials encourage residents to create an account through Everbridge if they would like to review or update their information over time, including addresses and notification
BETHALTO – Beer and wine sales are now allowed at a Bethalto restaurant following the Village Board’s recent addition and approval of a liquor license. At their May 11, 2026 meeting, trustees unanimously approved an ordinance increasing the number of Class B liquor licenses allowed in the village to seven. Under the Bethalto Village Code , Class B or “Beer Parlor” licenses allow for sales of beer and light wines with a maximum alcohol content of 12% for consumption
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