This article original comes from the Constructions Digest in December 2025 The East-West Gateway Council of Governments recently approved the 2026 Priority Projects List featuring the top infrastructure needs for manufacturing and logistics industries in eastern Missouri and southwestern Illinois. The 2026 list includes 29 projects that represent a total investment of nearly $8.9 billion. As of May 2025, more […]
PERRY - When Brian White and his wife decided to purchase a wood stove, they had no idea they’d one day be the people selling them. White now owns Backyard Boilers, a wood stove business out of Perry that sells stoves from Central Boiler. He emphasized that comfort, safety and savings are the best parts of owning an EPA-certified wood stove, and he believes these stoves are perfect for anyone in the Riverbend area who needs a little extra warmth. “We thought if we sold two o
MACON COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) -- Two tornadoes touched down in Macon County as severe weather battered Central Illinois Sunday afternoon. Tammy Schneider, the Macon County EMA Director said a tornado briefly touched down on Sunday afternoon around 3:05 p.m. near Blue Mound. Schneider said no damage was identified in the Blue Mound area. A second [...]
O’FALLON, Ill. — The O’Fallon Police Department is investigating the death of an adult female found inside a residence on the 1300 block of Bossler Lane. Officers responded to the home at approximately 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, and discovered the deceased individual. A person of interest is currently in custody in connection with the investigation, but no charges have been filed at this time. Authorities described the incident as isolated and stated they do
John "Johnny Rotten" Lydon says his former Sex Pistols bandmates didn't reach out following the death of his wife, Nora Forster, in 2023."I expected some kind of connection when Nora died,…
Experience the magic of the holidays at City Museum’s weirdly wonderful celebration. From Nov. 28 to Jan. 4, the uniquely wacky attraction will transform into a winter wonderland full of […]
Now open at the World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries, Charles Houska: Master of Play is a retrospective of the St. Louis artist’s work over his impressive 25-plus-year career, […]
ST. LOUIS COUNTY — Detectives with the St. Louis County Police Department are investigating the stabbing death of an 81-year-old woman in the 8500 block of Jenny Drive on Sunday morning, Dec. 28, 2025. Officers from the Central County Precinct responded at 10:53 a.m. Dec. 28, 2025, to a call reporting an accidental injury. Upon arrival, they found the woman suffering from stab wounds. She died at the scene. A preliminary investigation determined the injuries were not accidental but th
COTTAGE HILLS – A Cottage Hills man accused of striking a vehicle after fleeing from police through a construction zone at high speeds remains in custody. Anthony B. Adams, 25, of Cottage Hills, was charged on Dec. 22, 2025 with a Class 4 felony count of aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer. On Dec. 20, 2025, Adams allegedly failed to obey and attempted to elude a Madison County Sheriff’s Deputy who gave Adams a visual or audible signal to stop the vehicle h
ALTON - Alton Main Street announced changes to its leadership as the organization prepares for the year 2026. The group expressed gratitude to outgoing board members Chris Miller, Lauren Pattan, Hope Mader, Teri McGinnis, Jacob Goble, and Josh Dawdy for their contributions to advancing Alton Main Street’s goals. Sara McGibany, executive director of Alton Main Street, said the organization is welcoming new members to its Board of Directors. The incoming members for 2026 include
ST. LOUIS — The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply as strong as possible in the final days of the year and into 2026. Types O, A negative and B negative blood donors are especially needed now. Record-setting travel is happening across the country. With more people headed away from home, blood or platelet donations can dip at a crucial time when patients count on care. Bad weather or shifting travel schedules could
This morning starts off mostly clear with temps near 15 degrees, but it feels much colder—around 0 due to the biting wind from the west-northwest. Light snow flurries will visit early on before the skies clear. As the day rolls in, expect partly sunny skies with a brisk wind gusting up to 40 mph from the northwest. The high will reach a chilly 30 degrees. The wind will keep it feeling cold, with gusts making it feel below freezing at times. Evening brings clear skies, still cold with
On February 22nd, Rodney H. Thomas, of Armory data center developer THO Investments, donated $12,500 to Spencer’s PAC. In addition to data center developer Jerald Kent donating $80,000 over the past two years to 21st Century St. Louis PAC, the legal money laundry for Greater St. Louis, he made donations to other campaign committees. On … Continue reading More Data Center Money Went to Mayor Spencer →
Ring in the year with kindness! Write a sweet note to your favorite animal, make an eco-friendly pledge on our Resolution Wall, and enjoy hands-on sustainable crafts on Saturday and […]
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