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A Jackson County Circuit Court judge struck down a state law criminalizing school employees for supplying “sexually explicit material” to students.

Crash took place at about 5:45 p.m. Friday at Goodfellow and Greer, police say.

GLEN CARBON – Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois (GSofSI) has wrapped up the annual Fall Product Program for 2025. Girls in Southern Illinois sold over $485,000 in tasty treats, magazines, and other fun products. Let’s give a shout out to the following girls for being Fall Product Top Sellers for their respective areas: Cearena Chatman from the Alton/Godfrey/Wood River/Roxana Service Unit sold $1,517 in product Olivia Taylor from the Granite City/Madison/Venice Service Unit

SPRINGFIELD - Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias today announced a major technological milestone: Starting tomorrow, Illinois residents can securely add their Illinois-issued driver’s license or state ID to Apple Wallet and present their ID using their iPhone and Apple Watch. This marks a new era of convenience and digital innovation for the state, enabling residents to present their driver’s license and state ID in Apple Wallet in person, online and in apps at select

Editor’s Note: We met Trenton (Trent) Clark last week at the Inaugural Scholarship Luncheon of COMTO St. Louis (Council Of Minority Transit Officials), where he was one of the speakers. Trenton told the audience there so eloquently about his journey as a young architect-in-the-making that we asked him to share it with you. by Trent […]

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Excavation is underway for a multi-purpose pool at the new Northside Community Recreation Center in Des Moines, Ia. St. Louis-based Capri Pools and Aquatics expects to complete the natatorium in March of next year. The Northside Community Center replaces the John R. Grubb Community YMCA facility which will be demolished after construction completion of the […]

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This isn’t even the end of the fallout, but it’s a lot of it. A small Kansas town that basically conspired to silence local journalists who were asking too many questions continues to face the consequences of its actions. That’s a relief. Far too often, power gets abused and the justice system sides with the […]

Trump said Monday that dividends could come next year.

The U.S. House voted overwhelmingly Tuesday in favor of a bill to direct the Justice Department to publicly release its files on the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, following months of intense opposition from President Donald Trump and GOP leaders. The measure passed on a 427-1 vote with five House members abstaining from votes.

EDWARDSVILLE - Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville has announced the winners of its 12th Annual Metro East Startup Challenge. The 2025 business plan competition attracted around 35 entrepreneurs competing for a share of a $28,000 prize package. Beyond Creative AI, of Alton, Illinois, was awarded the first-place prize of $10,000. Founder Tyler Duty laid the foundation for Beyond Creative AI in mid-2025. Beyond Creative AI is a video-editing agency helping brands to elevate their content o

The victim was Orich McAllister, 16, the Lincoln County sheriff's department said.

The holidays can be difficult for everyone, especially those who may be struggling. We recommend you have designated staff members in your organizations that someone can talk to when they are in need of assistance. Make yourself accessible & familiarize yourself with these resources. MAP/ EAP → familiarize yourself with the phone number AND the […]

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GRAFTON — A bobcat weighing approximately 25 pounds was recently spotted near the Tara Point Inn in Grafton. The sighting, captured by Rachel Peters, was shared on the Riverbender.com Facebook page on Nov. 18, 2025, as a Photo Of The Day. The medium-sized bobcat in Peters' photo was confirmed by park ranger Scott Isringhausen. He said bobcats have a short bobbed tail with a white tip, ears that stand straight up, and a spotted coat with varying patterns. He said bobcats are known for their

A California cannabis consultant is alleging he suffered permanent heart damage after a 2022 laboratory accident at a St. Louis-based marijuana cultivation and manufacturing facility. A St. Louis jury heard opening statements Tuesday in a lawsuit where consultant Mark Avent and his wife, Lisa, are seeking $5 million in damages, arguing the incident triggered a […]

St. Louis broadcaster McGraw Milhaven will host a new nationally syndicated late-night program called America at Night. beginning Dec. 1.

Dashaun L. Sneed, 24, faces felony charges of domestic assault and burglary in Florissant.

"You can expect a public update from our Office very soon regarding the judgement against China," a spokesperson for Attorney General Catherine Hanaway said in an email.