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Jerseyville Mayor Urges TextMyGov Signups Amid Road Closures

7 months ago
JERSEYVILLE – With warmer weather and city-wide infrastructure projects underway, Jerseyville officials are urging residents to stay informed about road closures and more via TextMyGov. Jerseyville Mayor Kevin Stork encouraged residents to sign up for the city’s TextMyGov text message notification system at the latest City Council meeting on March 31, 2026. Those interested can text JERSEYVILLE to 91896 to opt into alerts and notifications from the City of Jerseyville. “We’re

Democrats sue to block Trump’s ‘unconstitutional’ mail ballot order

7 months ago
Democrats sued over President Donald Trump’s executive order clamping down on mail ballots on Wednesday, signaling the start of another fight with the White House over elections. The order, which would create a national list of voting-age American citizens and directs the U.S. Postal Service to place limits on mail-in ballots, constitutes an extraordinary and illegal attempt […]
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Larry Moehn Leaves Lasting Legacy in Gymnastics Education

7 months ago
GODFREY - Larry Niel Moehn, an educator and longtime gymnastics coach and business owner who spent more than three decades as a professor at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville and operated Mid-Illinois Gymnastics and Dance Academy for more than 60 years, died Monday, March 30, 2026. He was 87. Moehn, who was born in Alton, built a career in education and athletics that included founding a gymnastics and dance program that expanded from Alton to Godfrey. Moehn was born Feb. 18, 1939,

Feeling Hot, Hot, Hot?

7 months ago
Key takeaways: A study associates hot drinks with an increased risk of esophageal cancer. But experts say a cup of coffee or tea is fine. Just avoid scalding hot beverages multiple times a day. Esophageal cancer is tough to treat, so prevention and early intervention is key. Alcohol use, smoking and obesity put you at a higher risk. Symptoms of esophageal cancer include reflux or trouble swallowing. Scientists are constantly learning more about cancer – what causes

Two From Granite City Detained After Fleeing Police At High Speeds Into Missouri

7 months ago
GRANITE CITY – Two Granite City men who were charged on the same day with attempting to flee from police across state lines are now in custody. Louis P. Campbell, 48, of Granite City, was charged on March 23, 2026 with one count each of aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer (a Class 4 felony) and driving while license is suspended (a Class A misdemeanor). On March 22, 2026, Campbell allegedly knowingly attempted to elude a Madison County Sheriff’s deputy after

Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Male Athlete Of The Month: Makler Joins Greenville University Soccer Program

7 months ago
PIASA — Southwestern boys soccer senior Eben Makler has signed a letter of intent to play soccer for Greenville University, said head boys soccer coach Steve Mitchell. Coach Mitchell said Makler, a center midfielder who also plays “back and front,” will be a boost to the Greenville University program. Makler is an Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Male Athlete of the Month. “Eben Makler signed his letter of intent to play soccer for Greenville University,”