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Letter To The Editor: So Senator Duckworth wants to go after oil price "gougers". I personally think the biggest "gouger" is the State of Illinois! Illinois just doubled the state's excise tax 2 1/2 years ago, and indexed it to inflation! Hello, we all know what inflation is doing now. And you watch, when the inflation rate drops back down I'll bet that excise tax stays high. It will only go up, not back down. And then, what about the especially cruel gouging tax on the backs of Illinoisians? That's the 6.25% sales tax Illinois also exploits from its citizens creating a price distortion that gets even higher, the higher the price! We need some transparency in gasoline prices; let the gas stations post the pre-tax price per gallon so everyone can know how much they are being "gouged" with taxes! Or, the question should be: Why do gas stations price gas with all taxes included? Mike McCune

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It’s your right to request records from public agencies. That fact cannot be disputed. The Freedom of Information Act guarantees it in regards to federal agencies and every state has their own laws that guarantee access to public records. The town of Irvington, New Jersey apparently believes it only has to do so much when […]

COLLINSVILLE – St. John’s Community Care is happy to announce the addition of Music Therapy to their Adult Day Program therapies. Music Therapy has had a long history of benefiting those with Alzheimer’s disease and other cognitive disorders. People with dementia demonstrate strong recognition of familiar music. “We are delighted to be able to offer this valuable therapy option at both of our centers in Collinsville and Edwardsville. Music therapy is an optimistic and innovative approach to aiding people with memory loss. Programs like this are a vision for how we can change the way we think and care for people with memory loss,” said Nancy Berry, Executive Director for St. John’s Community Care. Music provides stimulation and cues that can aid in memory retention and recall. Studies show that daily exposure to familiar music can alter functional brain connectivity and improve cognitive responses, attention, and focus. St. John’s music therapist

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COLUMBIA, Ill. - An 18-year-old from Columbia, Illinois was arrested for setting eight vehicles on fire on Tuesday, March 29. Police said James Hines is being held at the Monroe County Jail on a $100,000 bond for eight counts of arson. A warrant for Hines' arrest was issued on Friday, April 1. The Columbia Police [...]

The acquisition marks the latest growth initiative for EmpowerMe Wellness, which recently said it raised more than $100 million from investors and has expanded its headquarters in Brentwood.

Mayor Tishaura O. Jones is seeking public input on how to spend the city’s second allocation of $249 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act funds.

Shakena Williams, 42, died at a hospital of her injuries.

Wolfgang Van Halen didn't win a Grammy trophy Sunday, but he did go home with some great memories. In an Instagram post, the Mammoth WVH reflects on his "wild experience"…

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The Doobie Brothers will be takin' it to even more streets on their current 50th Anniversary Tour -- they've just added 11 new dates to the trek's second leg. Tickets…

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The U.S. Geological Survey recorded both earthquakes Sunday evening near Puxico in rural Wayne County, just north of the Missouri Bootheel.

A June 12 date has been added "due to popular demand," according to a news release.

Police suspect a woman in her 40s killed Tyrone Armstrong.

The new chicken sandwiches at St. Louis Bread Co. are more expensive than others, but the company says it's "a little more for a lot more."

STAUNTON - Four generations of the Mayfield family have shaped Max B. Mullins and Mayfield’s into a Staunton institution. Mayfield’s is not only a family-owned business, the Mayfield name is synonymous with hard work and customer service. Ask anyone in the community and they will tell you that each Mayfield employee, many of them family members, is completely invested in the satisfaction of their customers. Expanding yearly, the business now offers a complete line of landscaping essentials, including beautiful fountains and yard ornaments. They also sell a large line of unique gifts. BUSINESS HISTORY 1960: Paul and Maybelle Mayfield, and their eight children, move from Granite City, IL?to Staunton, opening Mayfield’s Produce at 120 S. Hibbard. The business became a favorite of locals and residents from surrounding communities. 1987: The family decides to expand, adding a garden center. The sons opened Mayfield Bros. Produce, Inc., specializing in fresh fruits and

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Gas prices have fallen 5.4 cents per gallon in the last week nationwide, according to a recent survey from Gas Buddy. In Missouri, gas averaged at $3.77 per gallon Monday, almost 5 cents less than the week before. In Illinois, gas was $4.42 per gallon, 5.5 cents less than the previous week, according to a Monday news release from GasBuddy. The cheapest gas per gallon in St. Louis on Sunday was $3.37, while the highest in the city was $4.59 per gallon, according to the release. According to the…