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Queen interested in ABBA-like hologram show
It sounds like we may one day see an ABBA-type hologram show devoted to the band Queen.In the latest edition of Big Issue, Queen’s Brian May and Roger Taylor discuss whether…
Woman killed in car crash on Tesson Ferry Road: Police
When officials arrived at the area, they located the driver, identified as an adult woman, who was ejected from her vehicle.
Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete Of Month: Jasiah Brown Excels In Three Sports For Oilers
WOOD RIVER - Jasiah Brown, a junior at East Alton-Wood River High School (EAWR), is being recognized for his dedication to basketball and all his other sports. Brown has been playing the sport his entire life and says he enjoys the opportunity to improve every day. “I’m thankful for my parents as they always pushed me through all the sports I participated in, especially my father, as you can probably recognize him at any sporting event because of his excessive yelling,” Brown
Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete Of Month: East Alton-Wood River Senior Excels in Multiple Sports
WOOD RIVER - Averi Gilliam, a senior at East Alton-Wood River High School, has been in basketball for many years. Gilliam has played the sport since seventh grade and credits her leadership, kindness, encouragement, teamwork, and focus as key qualities leading to this honor. She is a Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete Of The Month for the Oilers. Gilliam’s basketball career has been shaped by the support of her mother and coach Lindsey Perz, who coached her in previous years.
Jersey Community High School Tour Highlights Jerseyville Public Service Careers
JERSEYVILLE - More than 100 underclassmen from Jersey Community High School toured several key government and public service locations in Jerseyville recently. The students visited the Jersey County Courthouse, Jersey County Government Building, City Hall, the City of Jerseyville Police and Fire departments, and the recently renovated Jerseyville Public Library. During the tour, students learned about various careers, community resources, current initiatives, operating procedures,
Press access to Oval Office argued in case involving Trump and wire service
WASHINGTON — A three-judge federal appeals panel grilled lawyers for a former White House official and The Associated Press Monday in a case that could significantly overhaul press access to the Oval Office and Air Force One. The two sides sparred over whether the president, in this case President Donald Trump, has sole discretion over […]
Judge drops James Comey and Letitia James charges, saying prosecutor served ‘unlawfully’
A senior federal judge dismissed charges Monday against two public officials with long-running public disputes with President Donald Trump, saying the controversial appointment of the president’s former personal attorney as a prosecutor doomed the cases. Senior U.S. District Judge Cameron McGowan Currie, whom former President Bill Clinton appointed to the bench in South Carolina, wrote […]
Genetic Testing Pilot Aims To Catch A Silent Killer
A potentially life-saving pilot program is launching in Bloomington, Illinois, to detect a little-known but surprisingly common genetic condition that can dramatically raise cholesterol levels—and the risk of heart attacks and strokes—even in children. It’s called familial hypercholesterolemia , or FH. It’s estimated that 1 in 200 Americans has the genetic disorder where the body can’t effectively clear LDL or ‘bad’ cholesterol from the blood.
CNN’s Latest Innovation: Slathering Your Screen With T-Mobile Ads
CNN, like most U.S. cable news networks, professes to provide users access to journalism. Instead, what you’ll most consistently find is a sort of generic, ad-slathered, center-right, corporatist drivel with the rough edges (read: truth) sanded off like a Ken doll’s genitals to avoid offense. “View from nowhere” journalism that doesn’t inform so much as […]
Managing Holiday Meals and Diabetes
Holiday meals bring candy, cookies and other sweets in bountiful amounts. Most of us will chow down with a promise to return to healthy eating tomorrow . But people with diabetes must closely monitor their intake of sugar and carbohydrates at every meal. What is diabetes? Aminat Ogun, MD , is a family medicine physician at OSF HealthCare. She says diabetes is a disorder that affects how your body uses blood sugar. Type 1 diabetes is when an autoimmune reaction stops your body from making
Woman killed in crash in south St. Louis County
Officers were called to the crash at Tesson Ferry Road at Hagemann Road around 10:40 p.m., St. County police said.
Sheriff’s lawyers ask judge to toss case; judge rules trial can proceed
Alfred Montgomery’s defense lawyer David Mason asked, “Where’s the beef?” as he questioned three and a half days of evidence that could remove Montgomery as the city’s sheriff. Judge Steven Ohmer ultimately ruled the case could proceed.
Keep An Eye On Diabetic Retinopathy
Key Takeaways: Diabetic retinopathy is a complication of diabetes that affects the back of the eye and can cause vision loss, blurry vision and other problems. More than 30 million people in the U.S. have diabetes and one-third don't even realize it. OSF HealthCare has cameras at several locations that are used to detect retinopathy during a patient visit. Patients with diabetes should undergo an eye exam at least once a year. Andrew Hade was diagnosed with diabetes two years
Fight over Missouri's $50 million private school voucher program lands in court
Supporters of the expansion of Missouri’s school choice program argued that stopping it now would hurt students who are already using the money to attend private schools.
Evolution Festival cancels 2026 event
The outdoor music festival is “hittin’ pause” for next year, according to a statement.
Fatal Single Vehicle Crash Claims Woman's Life
ST. LOUIS COUNTY - St . Louis County Police Affton Southwest Precinct officers are investigating a motor vehicle crash that occurred on Sunday, November 23, 2025, on Tesson Ferry Road near Hagemann Road, resulting in the death of an adult female. At 10:42 p.m. Sunday, St. Louis County police officers from the Affton Southwest Precinct responded to a call for service for a single motor vehicle crash at Tesson Ferry Road at Hagemann Road. Upon arrival, officers located the crash involving
Sex Pistols featuring Frank Carter announce 2026 UK shows
Sex Pistols featuring Frank Carter have announced a run of U.K. shows for 2026.The dates will take place July 11, July 12 and Aug. 2 in Halifax, Manchester and Scarborough,…
HFS Announces New Illinois Medicaid Coverage for Home Visiting Services for Pregnant and Parenting Individuals
SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) is launching new coverage for home visiting services for pregnant and parenting Medicaid customers, effective Nov. 21. The newly-covered services and supports aim to meet the needs of pregnant and parenting individuals at a critical time in their healthcare journey, in order to create better health outcomes for both parents and their children. “My administration is committed to investing in children and families
Riverview speed bumps, street closures delayed first responders, firefighters' lawsuit says
The city also has failed to notify that district about buildings that need to be inspected for fire hazards or occupancy permits, the suit says.
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