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EDWARDSVILLE – The Edwardsville Arts Center is set to move into a historic building in downtown Edwardsville with the city’s approval of a 30-year lease. A lease agreement between the city and the Edwardsville Arts Center was unanimously approved by the City Council on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 for the property at 246 N. Main St. Edwardsville Arts Center Executive Director Beth Browne thanked City Council members for their support shortly after the vote. “Being located o

Ted Drewes Frozen Custard is marking 97 years with a special celebration Saturday, April 25, offering one-day-only deals at its iconic Chippewa Street location.

Dubbed "MAC Clayton" the new private clubhouse occupies the 14th and 15th floors of the Pierre Laclede Center at 7733 Forsyth Blvd.

The convicted hitman in a murder-for-hire plot that left a Collinsville woman dead has been sentenced to life in prison.

Kansas City Chiefs defensive backs coach Dave Merritt was arrested and charged with domestic battery.

Illinois Democrats have approved a proposed constitutional amendment that would change how future legislative district maps are drawn, setting up a statewide voter referendum, which has been criticized by Republican leaders as a partisan move that would worsen gerrymandering in Illinois.

House Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendment 21 would raise the state income tax rate on income exceeding $1 million from 4.95% to 7.95%, an increase of 3 percentage points.

Illinois lawmakers have proposed a revised "megaprojects" bill that would allow the Chicago Bears to negotiate long-term property tax agreements with local governments, in an effort to keep the team in the state.

ST. LOUIS – U.S. District Judge Rodney W. Sippel on Thursday sentenced the woman who fraudulently obtained $2.3 million in funds intended to feed hungry Missouri children to 41 months in prison. Judge Sippel also ordered Cymone McClellan, 33, of St. Louis, to forfeit the vehicles and real estate that she spent meal money to buy and pay back the rest of the money that she obtained. McClellan operated a nonprofit, Sister of Lavender Rose (S.O.L.R.), that submitted false and fraudulent

Thursday marks the 50th anniversary of the release of the Ramones' self-titled debut album, and the milestone will be celebrated throughout the year.One of those celebrations is the July 4 world…

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NASCAR driver Austin Hill is set to compete in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series this weekend at Talladega. Hill, who drives the No. 21 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet, recently secured a victory at Daytona International Speedway in February.

The move follows a city jury’s decision to award $37 million to the family of a teenager shot and killed by police a decade ago.

The Ferguson City Council will vote Thursday on a bill that could grant more than $1 billion in tax breaks for a redevelopment project at the former Emerson campus that could include a tech hub and data center.

SPONSORED – Tom Curran, Executive Vice President of Administration, showcases MetroLink`s new Ticket Vending Machine and demonstrates the automatic connection between Metro`s new fare validators and the security gates which customers will soon experience. Metro`s new ticket vending machines will create an improved user experience with an interactive touch screen and a new fare option. [...]