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Letter to the Editor: Godfrey has been so blessed to have Mike McCormick as Mayor. Mike has set the bar very high for those aspiring to fill his shoes. He has brought the Village the lowest taxes in the county while expanding our quality of life. Godfrey is safe, peaceful, and a lovely place to live and work and raise a family. And he did all this while refusing a salary increase! The best news of all is that Mike McCormick is running for re-election. Please join me in voting for Mike McCormick for Mayor of Godfrey so he can continue to work for the good of all citizens. Thank you. Sue Goers Active participant in the Godfrey community

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Police said the man did not have any identification with him when he was struck Monday morning at Parker Spur and New Halls Ferry Road.

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration on Tuesday appealed a federal judge’s order that the State Department restore contracts to nonprofits that aid in refugee resettlement. In a late Monday written order, U.S. District Judge Jamal Whitehead of the Western District of Washington found the department unlawfully canceled contracts to the group, saying executive branch management of […]

A law signed by Gov. JB Pritzker last week transferred Shabbona Lake State Recreation Area, 1,500 acres (607 hectares) in north-central Illinois. The action returns to the Potawatomi territory that was ceded to Chief Shab-eh-nay in a treaty with the U.S. government in 1829. Nothing ever altered that treaty, but the government sold the land in the late 1840s to white settlers.

EDWARDVILLE - This weekend, community members can experience a dinner auction while supporting a great cause. At 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 29, 2025, the community is invited to enjoy dinner, raffles, live music and live and silent auctions at the Edwardsville Moose Lodge. Proceeds benefit Stridin’ and Survivin’, a local organization that provides support and resources to patients undergoing cancer treatment. “I think almost everybody in the world has been somehow affected by cancer,” said Alice Bartels, founder of Stridin’ and Survivin’. “If you want to try to help make a difference, ours may be a small difference that we’re making for people, but we get such rewarding thank-you notes from these people thanking us for helping them.” Tickets to the dinner auction cost $30 for adults, and kids ages 7–12 cost $15. You can purchase tickets online or at the door. Dinner is catered by Cygan Delaney, and alcoholic

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On Tuesday, an expecting mother anonymously donated her entire baby shower to a mom in need. 

Page said he supports the organization as Missouri legislators make moves to undo a constitutional amendment protecting the right to an abortion.

JERSEYVILLE – A man from Godfrey is the subject of a Jersey County criminal case after committing home repair fraud against a Jerseyville resident. Scott A. Pritchard, 37, of Godfrey, was charged on March 18, 2025 with one count of home repair fraud, a Class 4 felony. On Feb. 25, 2025, Pritchard allegedly entered into a contract for home repair work totaling $6,800, which he had no intention of completing or knew would not be completed. The home in question was located on Hollow Avenue in Jerseyville. Pritchard was granted pretrial release from custody, with a summons to appear in court on April 22, 2025. All individuals charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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COLLINSVILLE - Community leaders came together to celebrate the groundbreaking of the new Collinsville Area Vocational Center (CAVC) expansion. On March 25, 2025, local elected officials, school administrators, educators and students commemorated the expansion with a groundbreaking ceremony at the construction site, located at the intersection of South Morrison and Caseyville Roads in Collinsville. The new CAVC will expand career and technical education (CTE) opportunities for students at ten Metro East high schools. “This project represents the largest investment in career and tech ed in the State of Illinois since the 1970s. That is historic,” said Joe McGinnis, CAVC director. “The impact that it’s going to have on our local education, our local workforce, and for our local businesses is almost immeasurable.” The CAVC serves Civic Memorial High School, Collinsville High School, Dupo High School, East Alton-Wood River High School, Edwardsville

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Support us on Patreon » In the digital age, attention is a resource — but if we can have a little slice of yours, we’ve got a great conversation about that very subject for you to listen to. This week, Mike is joined by journalist Chris Hayes to discuss his new book, The Siren’s Call: How […]

Lynyrd Skynyrd has added some new summer dates to their 2025 schedule.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers have announced two new shows, Aug. 15 at the Boise Open golf tournament…

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EAST ST. LOUIS – State Senator Christopher Belt is highlighting nearly $1 million in grant funding to the East Side Health District. “Securing this funding for the East Side Health District is a proud moment in our continued effort to advance public health, clean energy and workforce development,” said Belt (D-Swansea). “The work we’ve done with the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act is just beginning, and with initiatives like these, we are ensuring that communities in the Metro East are not left behind.” The East Side Health District received a significant boost in their mission to improve public health and the environment by advancing clean energy and workforce development, securing approximately $1 million to implement energy efficiency measures and expand solar energy initiatives across its six health clinics, serving Stites, Canteen, East St. Louis and Cahokia Heights—areas recognized as environmental justice communities. The Equitable

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PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — In the frantic seconds before a 15-year-old was shot by a Bloomington police officer, cries to "Put the gun down, don't be stupid" were heard over and over again. Footage from the officer's body camera and the squad car's dash camera were released Tuesday by the Illinois State Police, who are [...]

The board of directors of Double Helix Corporation, the current licensee for FM 88.1 KDHX St. Louis, has made the decision to sell its FCC license and broadcast tower. This decision secures the organization’s ability to continue its mission and creates a solid foundation for a successful transition, thus responding to current changes in the media landscape.

With mission and sustainability as a driving focus, the board has signed an agreement with K-LOVE, Inc. to sell the FCC license and broadcast tower and has asked the U.S. Bankruptcy Court to approve the agreement. 

Careful thought was given to the decision to sell assets, and many factors were considered. Double Helix was able to negotiate an offer that exceeds expected market value at a time when the value of broadcast licenses is declining. By selling these assets now, Double Helix can save over $500,000 in needed broadcast infrastructure repairs and instead can redirect that money toward future projects. We are selling these assets when they can bring the most value to help us secure our future and achieve our mission.

We understand that this decision brings concerns and questions, and we want to assure our community that Double Helix’s future remains strong and community-driven. This sale is not the end of KDHX—it is a transformation that allows us to continue our mission in new and sustainable ways. While we don’t yet know all the ways we will do that, we look forward to a time of gathering input from volunteers, listeners, content creators, and industry leaders to help shape this future. 

Double Helix’s future remains rooted in its commitment to independent, community-driven media. By securing financial independence, we are ensuring that the organization can continue to evolve, adapt, and serve its audience without the burden of financial instability. This transition enables us to reinvest in innovative programming, expand our digital presence, and create new opportunities for community engagement. 

While the medium may change, our mission remains the same—to build community through media, driven by the voices, stories, and creativity of those we serve.

St. Louis County police said they were called at about 12:25 p.m. for a shooting in the 2500 block of Saddle Ridge Drive.

A trucking firm said Monday it will lay off 53 workers at the site of an alcohol distributor in the city of St. Louis.

The revamp of widely-criticized legislation that sought to create a registry of pregnant girls and women “at risk” of abortion raised bipartisan concerns of government overreach during a House committee hearing Tuesday morning. The initial bill, filed by state Rep. Phil Amato, a Republican from Arnold, would have required that the state “maintain a central […]