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The Belleville Police Department is investigating the death of an adult male who was located early Wednesday morning.

BELLEVILLE - Belleville Police are investigating the death of a 40-year-old man who was found unconscious early Wednesday, March 18, 2026, along a roadway, authorities said. Officers responded at about 5:22 a.m. March 18, 2026, to the area of Illinois Route 161 and Sullivan Drive in Belleville for a report of an unconscious man on the side of the road, the Belleville Police Department said. Police and EMS personnel determined the man was dead. Investigators and the department’s

ALTON – An estimated $1.6 million in unpaid trash bills which have gone uncollected sparked calls for more aggressive action at the last Alton City Council meeting. The issue was first raised at the Feb. 23, 2026 Committee of the Whole meeting , when Alderman Michael Velloff asked Mayor David Goins who was responsible for collecting the delinquent trash bills and what steps the city had taken to collect them. “Don’t make it seem like this debt just came up when I took office,&rdquo

The boat strike program the Trump administration is engaged in isn’t actually supported by law. Even his own in-house counsel can’t seem to agree on what justification to use. Shortly after being threatened with a little congressional oversight, the Office of Legal Counsel shrugged together a legal memo that basically said that the less of […]

A Missouri appeals court has delivered a sweeping rebuke of the state’s marijuana licensing process, ordering regulators to award Hippos LLC 13 facility licenses after finding the 2019 scoring was inconsistent and, in one case, performed by a grader whose qualifications were never established. The unanimous ruling lands just weeks after a scathing state audit […]

BELLEVILLE - Detectives investigating a fatal shooting in Belleville have filed murder and weapons charges against an 18-year-old Collinsville man, police said. On March 17, 2026, detectives with the Belleville Police Department presented information related to the March 15, 2026, homicide that occurred in the 5800 block of Belleville Crossing Street. Following a review of the evidence, the St. Clair County State’s Attorney’s Office issued charges against William A.L.

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Two Illinois State Troopers were hospitalized with serious injuries after four wrecks involving ISP occurred within 12 hours of each other on Tuesday, with all other drivers cited for move-over or "Scott's Law" violations.

EAST ALTON — Illinois Department of Transportation workers were repairing part of a bridge over Wood River Creek on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, after IDOT was called to the scene when a portion of the bridge fell underneath. Motorists were advised to slow down when entering the area while IDOT completes its work. The East Alton Police Department said IDOT was making progress on the obstruction repair.

ALTON - The Old Bakery Beer Company will partner with the local Sierra Club to host the Buzz’d Beer Festival this weekend. From 1–5 p.m. on Sunday, March 22, 2026, community members can stop by The Old Bakery Beer Company for a day of small bites, live music, and over 50 drink samples. The event aims to bring awareness to the Sierra Club’s work while reminding people about the importance of supporting insect pollinators. “Nothing makes people understand the importance

CHESTERFIELD, MO. - The pilot killed in a plane crash at Spirit of St. Louis Airport at 18270 Edison Avenue in Chesterfield, Missouri, has been identified as Edward Ruhbeck, 65, of St. Louis, according to St. Louis County officials. St. Louis County said Tuesday, March 17, 2026, that Ruhbeck, of the 11300 block of Larimore Road in St. Louis, Missouri, 63138, died after a crash that occurred at the airport early March 17. The St. Louis County Police Department Metro Air Support Unit, Spirit

WASHINGTON — More than two dozen U.S. House Democrats cast a spotlight Tuesday on a newly installed commemorative plaque for those who defended the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6, 2021, attack.  The members — led by New York U.S. Rep. Joe Morelle, the top Democrat on the U.S. Committee on House Administration — led […]

OKAWVILLE - Following his decisive primary election victory tonight, State Representative Charlie Meier issued the following statement: “Tonight, the voters of Southern Illinois won. Hardworking farmers, families, and small businesses sent a clear message that they want a proven fighter representing them in Springfield. “Thank you to everyone who stood by my side in this hard-fought race. Your support and encouragement made this victory possible. As your State Representative,

St. Louis County voters will now decide in the August 2026 election whether to approve a sales tax on online, out-of-state purchases.

ALTON - The following is a statement from Marsie Geldert-Murphey, candidate for Illinois State Senate in the 56th District , following her victory in the Democratic Primary: “Tonight I’m incredibly grateful to the voters across our district who placed their trust in me, and to the many supporters and volunteers who helped power this campaign. From knocking on doors and making phone calls to hosting conversations in living rooms and coffee shops, this has truly been a community

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This free exhibition at the Saint Louis Art Museum presents exceptional weavings by Aymara artists alongside related works from the Central Andes. Dating primarily to the 18th and 19th centuries, […]

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