COLLINSVILLE – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reporting this year’s first confirmed case of measles in the state in an adult residing in the Metro East area. The individual recently returned from travel out of state. IDPH is working with local, state and federal health officials to investigate all potential locations where others may have been exposed to the individual while that person was infectious. One community location in Illinois has been identified
From Ameren: Distribution lines are the last leg of the energy journey from a generation source to your home. These lines are found across Ameren Missouri’s territory, everywhere from farm fields to suburban backyards to city alleys. Due to their local nature, upgrading distribution lines can have a direct impact on reliability. In Spanish Lake, […]
GODFREY - A trailer hauling corn overturned Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 17, 2026, at the Interstate 255/Illinois 111 interchange in Godfrey, prompting a multi-agency response and a cleanup expected to take multiple hours, Illinois State Police said around 1 p.m. Illinois State Police, the Godfrey Fire Department, and Illinois Department of Transportation state crews responded to the scene as part of the cleanup effort. Motorists were urged to avoid the area following the overturn. Illinois State
From St. Louis Magazine: An alderman and a first-time developer have big plans for an area of North City that’s best known as home to a controversial homeless encampment. A bill introduced by Alderman Rasheen Aldridge on Friday would use tax abatements to tee up redevelopment at Cass Avenue and 10th Street in Old North. […]
by Dr. John Gaal This week’s edition of our Worker Wellness blog looks at how prop bets are impacting young men here and abroad—to how obesity and sleep impact your brain’s health—to the Fahrenheit 451-like attacks on public library workers. Focal Point: This week I wish to discuss with our readers a couple of stories […]
Summit Real Estate Group is marking its 30th anniversary with a $30,000 donation to Mission Realty Advisors, a nonprofit organization founded by Summit to expand community impact through accessible real estate expertise. What began as a milestone celebration evolved into something more meaningful. Following strong engagement and support from partners and the broader community during […]
When Iron Maiden announced dates for their Run For Your Lives World Tour, they revealed that it would include a special show in the U.K. The band has since shared…
ALTON - After years working at the intersection of food, community, and human need, one truth has become unmistakably clear: The greatest challenge in addressing food insecurity in America is not food supply. It is dignity. We live in one of the most resource-rich nations in the world. Nearly 40 percent of the food produced here is wasted, yet entire neighborhoods remain food deserts. Families struggle to access fresh, nutritious food close to home. The math simply does not add up. What’s
The St. Louis County Pet Adoption Center will be waiving its adoption fee tomorrow, giving shelter animals the chance to find their forever home without cost.
Safe, stable housing is widely recognized as essential for economic well-being, workforce stability, and resilient communities — yet in cities across the country, the benefits of recent housing growth are not shared equitably. That’s the core finding of “Abundance for Who?: Housing Access and Affordability in High-Growth Metropolitan Areas,” a new report from the Georgetown […]
GILLESPIE, IL — Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) presented $200,000 in new federal funding to the Gillespie Police Department. The funding will be used for key investments in street cameras and other technological upgrades that the community has needed for many years to increase safety for rural families. “Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of Central and Southern Illinoisans is always my top priority. Rural law enforcement often faces unique challenges and I am proud to
Poettker Construction, an award-winning company specializing in construction management, design-build and general contracting services, earned a spot on the Associated Builders and Contractors’ 2026 Top Performers List. This recognition honors ABC contractor members’ outstanding achievements in health and safety, quality and project excellence, ranked by the number of hours worked. As an ABC Top Performer, […]
GRANITE CITY – Madison County authorities recently charged a local man with firing an illegally possessed weapon in a Granite City neighborhood. Robert L. Fayne, 44, of East St. Louis, was charged on Feb. 13, 2026 with one count each of felon in possession of a weapon (a Class 2 felony) and reckless discharge of a firearm (a Class 4 felony). Fayne allegedly knowingly discharged a firearm on a residential street in a reckless manner on Jan. 1, 2026, endangering the bodily safety of residents
Congresswoman Mary Miller (R-15th) recently emailed a survey to district residents asking which of five issues mattered most to them and their families. Voters were invited to check boxes on Election Integrity, Mass Deportations & Border Security, Affordability and Eliminating Waste Fraud and Abuse. Miller said in the email, “I want to hear directly from you.” But some constituents noticed that checking a box without a place to comment might lead to misinterpretations about
Rolla Public Schools has selected S. M. Wilson & Co. as General Contractor for the district’s new 46,000-square-foot Early Childhood Center. The $8.3 million project involves converting and renovating the former Columbia College-Rolla into a space to house all of the district’s Pre-K and early childhood programming. Scheduled to complete in 2026, the centralized facility […]
A long-marketed tract on Mexico Road in St. Peters is poised for redevelopment as The Preston at City Center, a $55 million, 216-unit luxury multifamily community from Sansone Group and Mia Rose Holdings, LLC. The firms closed on the land Feb. 13 and expect to begin construction in April, with first deliveries targeted for third […]
Matthew Neeley and Adam Wetstein have joined Wiegmann Associates as Controls Technicians. They are responsible for installing, programming, testing, calibrating, operating and repairing control systems for Wiegmann Associates clients, along with managing related software, hardware and equipment. Wetstein brings more than 11 years of experience, including overseeing the building automation for the 126th Air Refueling […]
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