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US Senate again rejects attempt to limit Trump action in Iran

6 months 2 weeks ago
WASHINGTON — An effort to force President Donald Trump to seek congressional approval for further war actions in Iran failed in the U.S. Senate for the fourth time Wednesday, with all but one Republican continuing to support the president’s Middle East conflict. Senators voted down the measure, 47-52, with a similar partisan breakdown as earlier […]
Ashley Murray

Trump’s budget director defends ‘out of whack’ defense spending boost to skeptical Dems

6 months 2 weeks ago
WASHINGTON — The White House budget director on Wednesday defended the administration’s latest request for Congress, testifying before the House Budget Committee that a 43% increase in defense spending and a 10% cut to domestic programs is the best path forward.  Democrats on the panel were highly critical of that proposal, which lawmakers will debate […]
Jennifer Shutt

Alton Student Lucy Cassenti Excels Academically and Musically

6 months 2 weeks ago
Lucy Cassenti ALTON - Lucille Cassenti, Kennedy Lacey and Samuel Caughran , all students at Alton High School, were honored as Students of the Month for April 2026 during a regular meeting of the Rotary Club of Alton-Godfrey at Gentelin’s on Broadway Restaurant. Lucy Cassent was recognized for her academic performance, extensive involvement in school music programs and math competitions, and community service. Cassenti has pursued high-level coursework and earned awards including

Missouri judge dismisses lawsuit over $50 million in private school voucher funding

6 months 2 weeks ago
A Cole County Circuit Court judge ruled Tuesday that Missouri can use public funds to pay for private school scholarships even though state law doesn’t explicitly authorize it. In a 57-page ruling, Judge Brian Stumpe wrote that lawmakers could directly appropriate funds to the MOScholars program because state law does not “expressly prohibit” it. The […]
Annelise Hanshaw

ACAB: Cops Are Bringing ‘Delinquency Of A Minor’ Charges Against Adults Who Assist Students During Anti-ICE Protests

6 months 2 weeks ago
While the Trump administration’s extremely aggressive, thoroughly bigoted attempts to eliminate as many non-white people from this country as possible have resulted in some periodic push back from law enforcement officials, we can never forget that federal law enforcement officers are still just law enforcement officers. And, more often than not, they’ll always have the […]
Tim Cushing

Kennedy Lacey Excels Academically and in Community Service

6 months 2 weeks ago
ALTON - Kennedy Lacey, Lucille Cassenti and Samuel Caughran , all students at Alton High School, were honored as Students of the Month for April 2026 during a regular meeting of the Rotary Club of Alton-Godfrey at Gentelin’s on Broadway Restaurant. Kennedy Lacey Kennedy Lacey, a senior at Alton High School, has a 4.16 GPA and has been consistently placed on the Academic High Honor Roll. She is dual-enrolled at Lewis & Clark Community College and Saint Louis University and plans t

'STL Ain't Bad' grows beyond memes with photo booths

6 months 2 weeks ago
Megan Estopare, founder of "STL Ain't Bad", has grown her social media presence to over 170,000 followers and has recently launched a branded digital photo booth at City Foundry, with plans to add more locations across the region.
Joe Millitzer

Granite City High School names William Taylor and Sunny Valle April Elks Students of the Month

6 months 2 weeks ago
GRANITE CITY – Granite City Elks Lodge #1063 recognized Granite City High School seniors William Taylor and Sunny Valle as Students of the Month for April. The Elks Student of the Month Program is designed to recognize outstanding young men and women for achievements in school and community life-fine arts, hobbies, athletics, church, school, club and community service, industry and farming. Nominees are judged on multiple achievements including leadership skills, good moral character,

Illinois 4 to close at Renken Road south of Staunton for rail crossing work

6 months 2 weeks ago
STAUNTON – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that rehabilitation of a crossing by Norfolk Southern railroad on Illinois 4 between Renken Road and Spangle Road south of Staunton in Madison County will require a full closure beginning Monday, April 27, weather permitting. A posted detour will be in place to safely guide motorists around the closure, which is expected to conclude Friday, May 1. Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through

Pritzker announces $4.85 million in Illinois tourism grants to 66 recipients

6 months 2 weeks ago
CHICAGO – Today, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced more than $4.85 million in grant funding has been awarded to 66 grantees through three grant programs – the Tourism Attractions Grant Program ($2 million), Tourism Marketing Partnership Grant Program ($2.25 million), and Tourism Private Sector Grant Program ($598,900) – as part of the State’s efforts to build upon the record-breaking tourism industry