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Now that our detour for the game jam winner spotlights is complete, we’re rolling out a new version of these weekly history posts after collecting your feedback. We’re shifting the timeframes to drop Five Years Ago and instead cover Ten, Fifteen, and Twenty Years Ago, and simplifying things a bit by just presenting a list […]

Magic Mini Golf opened in October 2023 and had 18 holes of indoor miniature golf, 2 shuffleboard courts and a fully-functioning 5-car indoor Ferris wheel.

Antonio Belli-Espejo, 27, and Irais Martinez Santos, 26, of the 10100 block of Chaucer Avenue in Overland, were each charged with felony child abuse.

On May 9, 1945, Nazi Germany’s surrender took full effect across Europe, ending the fighting on the continent in World War II. The war in Europe had already been declared over in many countries a day earlier, but the final surrender documents were signed and recognized in a way that made the end unmistakable for governments, soldiers, and civilians across the region. It mattered immediately because it stopped the largest and deadliest conflict Europe had ever seen and opened the door to

GLEN CARBON – When Girl Scout Cadettes focus on an issue they care about, learn the facts, and take action to make a difference, they gain the confidence and skills that will catapult them to lifelong success. It all adds up to the Girl Scout Silver Award – the highest honor a Cadette in grades 6-8 can achieve. Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois is pleased to announce this year’s class of Silver Award Girl Scouts who were honored at the annual Recognition of Excellence ceremony

EDWARDSVILLE — Yesterday, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) convened her bipartisan Agriculture Advisory Council at the National Corn to Ethanol Research Center (NCERC) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. The Congresswoman answered questions on needed improvements to the Farm Bill, upcoming USDA reorganization, protecting funding for agricultural research institutions, support for farmers facing tariff and export market issues and how Congress is working to address fertilizer

SPRINGFIELD – In honor and remembrance of all the Illinois State Police (ISP) officers who died in the line of duty, the Illinois State Police (ISP) and the Illinois State Police Heritage Foundation (ISPHF) held the 1st Annual Memorial Park Ceremony today. The ISP Memorial Park, completed in 2018, was built to honor the lives and memories of the fallen heroes of ISP. Inscribed on the wall are the names of every ISP officer who gave their life in service. “By the grace of God we ar

GRANITE CITY – A Granite City resident accused of working with two juveniles to rob a minor victim of their shoes and cell phone faces felony charges in Madison County. Athan M. McCracken, 18, of Granite City, was charged on May 4, 2026 with one count each of robbery (a Class 2 felony) and Mob Action (a Class 4 felony). On March 19, 2026, McCracken and two juvenile suspects, ages 17 and 16, allegedly acted together and without legal authority in punching and kicking a 16-year-old victim.

EDWARDSVILLE - Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has once again earned Gold Tier recognition as a 2026-2027 Military Friendly® School. The selection places the University among the top 10% of institutions nationwide for its commitment to serving military-affiliated students, including active-duty service members, veterans and military-connected families. The prestigious designation is awarded by Military Friendly®, a VIQTORY company, and is based on a rigorous, data-driven evaluation