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HSHS Medical Group Welcomes Dr. Michael Ansstas to Multispecialty Care in O'Fallon  

2 weeks 4 days ago
O’FALLON, Ill. – HSHS Medical Group is pleased to welcome Dr. Michael Ansstas to HSHS Medical Group Multispecialty Care at 3 St. Elizabeth Blvd., Suite 5000 in O’Fallon. Dr. Ansstas is a board-certified gastroenterologist with advanced training interventional gastroenterology. He specializes in diagnosing and treating a wide range of digestive conditions, including disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, liver and pancreas. Dr. Ansstas is known for his patient-centered

Wreaths Across America Initiative Aims to Place Wreaths on Veterans' Graves at Alton National Cemetery

2 weeks 4 days ago
ALTON - Riverbend residents can once again participate in the Wreaths Across America initiative in Alton. At 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, community members will gather at Alton National Cemetery to lay wreaths on the graves of veterans. Margaret Hopkins, who oversees the local Wreaths Across America program, explained that the community can come out to the ceremony and contribute or volunteer to keep the program going. “We’re very excited about everything going on

Senator Harriss Passes Property Tax Relief Bill for Seniors

2 weeks 4 days ago
SPRINGFIELD – To help Illinois seniors stay in their homes and ease the burden of rising property taxes, State Senator Harriss (56th-Glen Carbon) helped pass a plan to expand Illinois’ property tax relief program for older homeowners. "One of the top issues I hear when meeting with senior citizen is the need for property tax relief. As a direct result of these conversations and concerns, I have worked each year since I was elected to draft and submit bill language to do just that,"

Edwardsville Police Charge Two With Burglary, Theft From Church

2 weeks 4 days ago
EDWARDSVILLE – Charges have been filed against two people allegedly seen on video stealing tools from an Edwardsville church before listing them for sale on Facebook Marketplace. Bartholomew Johnson, 42, of Madison, Ill., and April D. Respalie, 43, listed as homeless out of Granite City, were both charged on Nov. 5, 2025 with one count each of burglary (both Class 1 felonies) and theft (both Class 3 felonies). On Oct. 31, 2025, the two allegedly knowingly and without authority entered

Madison County: Lane Closure on Northbound US 67 (Clark Bridge), November 12-14, 2025  

2 weeks 4 days ago
ALTON – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced lane restrictions will be encountered on northbound US 67, entering Illinois, beginning Wednesday, November 12 at 7:30 a.m., weather permitting. The right lane will be closed to allow IDOT District 8 Operations forces to perform emergency bridge deck patching on the Clark Bridge. All lanes are expected to re-open by 3:30 p.m. on Friday, November 14. Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips

Madison County: Lane Closure on Northbound US 67 (Clark Bridge), November 12-14, 2025  

2 weeks 4 days ago
ALTON – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced lane restrictions will be encountered on northbound US 67, entering Illinois, beginning Wednesday, November 12 at 7:30 a.m., weather permitting. The right lane will be closed to allow IDOT District 8 Operations forces to perform emergency bridge deck patching on the Clark Bridge. All lanes are expected to re-open by 3:30 p.m. on Friday, November 14. Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips

Cowardice And Capitulation At Cornell

2 weeks 4 days ago
On Friday it was announced that my alma mater, Cornell, had caved to the Trump administration and agreed to a “deal” the federal government had offered them to get back the funding it had illegally cut off from Cornell as part of its authoritarian efforts to bully top universities into submission. This capitulation came just […]
Mike Masnick

Fairview Heights Police Graduate New Citizens Academy Class

2 weeks 4 days ago
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS — The Fairview Heights Police Department recently celebrated the graduation of its latest Citizens Police Academy class after a 10-week program designed to educate participants about law enforcement operations. The academy provided attendees with hands-on experiences, including training in firearms, patrol procedures, and other aspects of police work. Throughout the program, the Fairview Heights Police Department said participants engaged in activities aimed