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SPRINGFIELD – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced $56 million in funding is available for the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) for Public Infrastructure ($25 million), Housing Rehabilitation ($15 million), Community Revitalization ($13 million), and Emergency Assistance ($3 million). Grantees will be selected through a competitive Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) process. “Here in Illinois,

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) will distribute more than $796,000 over the next three years to expand access to fresh, locally grown produce and boost the competitiveness of the state’s specialty crop industry. This funding is made possible through the USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. An application for grant funding will be available this week on the Illinois Department of Agriculture website and must be returned to the Department by noon

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) has recovered significant unpaid wages and assessed penalties against three employers found in violation of the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act (PWA), reinforcing the agency’s commitment to protecting workers and ensuring a level playing field for law-abiding contractors. In separate enforcement actions, IDOL recovered a combined total of more than $398,000 in back wages for 29 workers. General Energy Corp. Following an investigation

The price hikes will go into effect July 1 under a plan adopted Wednesday by the city Airport Commission.

GODFREY – After a lengthy discussion, Godfrey village trustees unanimously approved an agreement for architectural services from AAIC for a Recreation Center at their May 5, 2026 meeting. Before the item came up for a vote, Recreational Center Committee member Mark Lorch said Godfrey has over 3,300 kids involved in outdoor recreational programs, but only about 440 in indoor programs. He advised trustees that it might “take a while to fill that Rec Center” with kids and others,

EDWARDSVILLE - An Edwardsville High School senior is leading a community art project to paint the EHS pedestrian tunnel. With just a few weeks left in her high school career, Jazmin Hayes decided she wanted to leave a legacy at the high school and beautify the tunnel for the students and staff members who use it every day. She approached art teacher Cassie Flynn, and they worked together to create a plan. Painting begins next week and Hayes couldn’t be more excited. “I feel

Bonnie Raitt is set to return to Austin City Limits to help celebrate Brandi Carlile as she’s inducted into the Austin City Limits Hall of Fame.The 12th annual ACL Hall…

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Get ready for a rare, up-close look at one of Missouri’s most iconic sights. Warm Springs Ranch is opening its gates for the “Mane Event Parade of Champions” on May 9 and 10. This gives the public a rare chance to see Budweiser’s Clydesdale stallions on full display.

Perhaps Matt Taibbi’s most famous bit of writing ever was his takedown of Goldman Sachs in Rolling Stone (and then in a book that followed) that opened with the highly evocative metaphor: The world’s most powerful investment bank is a great vampire squid wrapped around the face of humanity, relentlessly jamming its blood funnel into […]

The Missouri Department of Conservation is seeking volunteers for its annual North American Breeding Bird Survey, running May 27 through July 7.

By Naisha Roy/Medill News Service WASHINGTON — Dozens of people gathered on a sandy lot in front of the White House construction zone Tuesday evening, carrying posters peppered with monarch butterflies and unfurling massive banners reading “Set kids free.” The butterflies symbolized immigrants without legal status, as the protesters called to abolish all detention facilities […]

A suspected shoplifter stole thousands of dollars’ worth of electronic appliances from two different big box stores over a four-month period.

McCloskey said he believes the "explosion of data centers around the country" are being pushed by "some very crazy people," motivated by personal greed.

EDWARDSVILLE — For many first-time buyers, the biggest barrier to homeownership isn’t finding the right house — it’s coming up with the cash to get in the door. In Madison County, a local program aims to close that gap, offering financial assistance to help residents move from renting to homeownership. The Madison County HOMEbuyer Assistance Program provides eligible applicants up to $15,000 to assist with down payment and closing costs, easing one of the most significant

GRANITE CITY – The Rotary Club of Granite City recognized juniors Chaze Baiter and Tyler Nonn as Students of the Month for May. Students were nominated by teachers, and were chosen on the basis of academics, as well as scholastic, extracurricular and civic honors and awards, and organization membership and leadership. Each honoree received a framed certificate and a gift card, and was recognized at the Mayors’ Prayer Breakfast on March 24, 2026. CHAZE BAITER High Honor Roll

Queen has gotten into the wine business.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers have just debuted the new Queen Côtes de Provence Rosé, with wine lover Roger Taylor taking a hands-on role…

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