ST. CHARLES COUNTY — MoDOT crews will close all lanes of westbound Interstate 70 at Route Z in 15-minute intervals for rock excavation starting Monday. There will be one to three closures per day on I-70 and on Route Z.
ALTON – For the fifth consecutive time OSF Saint Anthony’s Health Center has earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. Leapfrog assigns an “A”, “B”, “C”, “D” or “F” grade to general hospitals across the country using evidence-based measures of patient safety focused exclusively on errors, accidents, injuries and infections.
New York, May 6, 2026 — The FBI has reportedly opened a criminal leak investigation into Atlantic magazine journalist Sarah Fitzpatrick’s reporting on Director Kash Patel’s alleged unexplained absences and drinking habits at the bureau.
The following can be attributed to Freedom of the Press Foundation (FPF) Chief of Advocacy Seth Stern:
“The FBI’s probe would be outrageous even if The Atlantic reported classified information, which it didn’t. The FBI is reportedly conducting an invasive leak investigation merely to settle a personal vendetta. Separately, it doesn’t make much sense for Patel’s FBI to investigate leaks from what Patel’s lawsuit over the same reporting called ‘sham sources.’ Fake sources can’t leak.
“This is the second time in recent weeks we’ve learned that the bureau has baselessly investigated constitutionally protected, highly newsworthy reporting that was unfavorable to its director — last month, news broke that it investigated reporter Elizabeth Williamson, after she wrote about Patel’s use of government resources for transportation and security expenses for his girlfriend. Both show complete disregard for the First Amendment and for the FBI’s supposed mission of stopping crime, not serving as PIs for its leadership on the taxpayer dime.”
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) joined U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) in leading 12 of their Democratic Senate colleagues in pressing Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Chair Andrea Lucas on the Commission’s efforts to weaken a rule affirming employment protections for workers undergoing fertility treatments, including in-vitro fertilization (IVF). By law, the Pregnant Workers Fairness
ST. OUIS – As spring projects get underway, Ameren is reminding customers to take extra precautions when using ladders, scissor lifts or other equipment near overhead power lines. Each year in the United States, ladder related incidents lead to more than 100 fatalities and thousands of injuries – many of them caused by accidental contact with energized electrical equipment. With more homeowners trimming trees, cleaning gutters, repairing siding or installing outdoor fixtures this
BETHALTO - Civic Memorial High School in Bethalto is recognizing school nurse Cheryl Whitman on School Nurses Day, praising her for providing care and support to students and staff, Civic Memorial Principal Justin Newell said. Principal Newell describes Whitman as “our incredible School Nurse Hero here at Civic Memorial High School” and says she is present “from the moment students walk through our doors,” offering “care, comfort, and compassion to every
Dust storms shut down roads across Central Illinois Monday evening, and one expert said they’re more common this decade compared to other ones in the past.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) introduced legislation to help ensure our servicemembers have the quality support they deserve as they transition from the Armed Forces back into civilian life. The Senators’ Servicemember Civilian Transition Support Act would designate a senior official at the Department of Defense (DoD) to oversee all of DoD’s transition programs and services—which is where
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Museum (ISM) invites the public to get their kicks at a new "Miles of Memories: Stories of Route 66" exhibit opening Saturday, May 23. The exhibition brings to life the experience of living, working and traveling along U.S. Route 66 during its heyday. The exhibit incorporates the museum’s Route 66 Oral History Project , a collection of 100 interviews with people who experienced the road when it served as the primary route between Chicago and Los
PONTOON BEACH – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that the outside lane of eastbound Interstate 270 from Illinois 203 to Illinois 111 will be closed beginning at 6 a.m. Friday, May 8, weather permitting, for pavement repairs. In addition, the ramp from eastbound I-270 to Illinois 111 also will be closed. Work is expected to be completed by the end of the day Friday. Motorists should expect delays and are encouraged to use alternate routes during this lane closure.
EDWARDSVILLE - Missy Banker is grateful for those who came before her. Banker teaches orchestra at Liberty Middle School in the Edwardsville Community Unit School District #7. This Teacher Appreciation Week, she is remembering the “amazing” music teachers who inspired her, and she’s working hard to create that inspiration for her own students. “Middle school students are the absolute best,” Banker said. “They are in a stage in life where growth happens
CHAMPAIGN — Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) convened her third roundtable discussion with local leaders and immigration nonprofit and advocacy organizations. The conversation focused on immigration enforcement activity across Central and Southern Illinois and how elected officials, community organizations, and local leaders can work together to better support affected residents. “Today was an important opportunity to come together as a community and learn how we can
COLLINSVILLE - Often referred to as the “Best Kept Secret in Collinsville, Illinois”, the 42-acre Willoughby Heritage Farm & Conservation Reserve is enjoyed by children and adults alike with its extensive trail system, preserved 1920s farmhouse, facility rentals, and farm animals. With the park’s popularity growing, the City of Collinsville, which has owned and operated the property since 2018, turned to Lawrence Group’s experienced Landscape Architecture studio to develop
Missouri Senate Democrats secured a victory Tuesday evening in a deal with Republicans to ax provisions in an anti-abortion a bill that sought to open the door for lawsuits against anyone involved in an illegal abortion.
Drivers across the St. Louis area are feeling a sharp jump at the pump, and AAA says there’s little relief in sight. Missouri’s average gas price stands around $4.12a gallon, climbing more than 30 cents in just the past week and nearly 60 cents over the past month.
GODFREY — The students of Lewis and Clark Community College have elected Emily Hoge as the school’s 2026-2027 student trustee, selecting an active campus leader with a background in service, workforce leadership and student advocacy. Hoge serves as a training lead at Chick-fil-A in Edwardsville and is a recipient of the company’s Remarkable Futures Scholarship. Before enrolling at Lewis and Clark, she was involved in several leadership and service organizations, including
EDWARDSVILLE - In 1990, at age 5, Jessie Buehnerkemper decided on her first day of kindergarten that she wanted to stay in that environment forever. That dream came true, and Buehnerkemper now teaches kindergarten at Leclaire Elementary School in the Edwardsville Community Unit School District #7. This Teacher Appreciation Week, she remembers the “magic” that inspired her as a child and works hard to provide that same experience for her own students. “I knew I wanted
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