Officer Christopher Douglas' lawsuit said he was transferred after responding to a Sept. 11 county-wide mass email acknowledging Hispanic Heritage month; he asked about 9/11 remembrance events.
WOOD RIVER - Community members and business owners have the opportunity to learn more about security systems at a hands-on security roadshow sponsored by American Digital Security. From 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Feb. 26, 2026, Rustic Roots in Wood River will host the roadshow. Attendees are encouraged to talk to companies and manufacturers about their security systems, including video surveillance, access control, intrusion detection, AI-powered analytics, and threat detection technologies.
Churches and other organizations are holding their annual fish fries this year, with most being held on Fridays during Lent, and can be found using the St. Louis Fish Fry Directory.
Three people are dead, including the suspect, and three others are in critical condition after a shooting at a Rhode Island ice skating rink Monday afternoon.
Thousands of video lottery terminals (VLTs) that operate in Missouri gas stations and closely resemble casino slot machines are illegal, a federal judge has ruled.
A federal judge on Friday ruled that slot machines that have operated for years in bars, restaurants and convenience stores across Missouri are illegal gambling devices under state law. The decision by U.S. District Judge John Ross lands as lawmakers debate whether to legalize the machines — and as Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has vowed […]
EAST ST. LOUIS - The Illinois State Board of Education has named Lashaunda Ross, a counselor at Annette Officer Elementary School in East St. Louis School District 189, as a recipient of the Award of Excellence in the Those Who Excel 2026 program, the district announced. The Award of Excellence honors educators who demonstrate “an unwavering commitment to equity and the success of all students,” according to the district’s statement. The recognition is given to recipients
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri’s State Board of Education has unanimously denied over 130 requests from school districts that are looking to start their academic years earlier than what is currently allowed by state law. During the board's meeting last week, they voted to reject all pending and future waiver requests tied to the state's [...]
WASHINGTON — Aluminum cans rolling off Virginia cider maker Tristan Wright’s production line cost more because of increased tariffs on aluminum. Minnesota baby product inventor and seller Beth Benike ran out of inventory and lost income for months last year when President Donald Trump sparked a trade war with China. Maryland dog apparel producer Barton […]
ALTON – Since the heart is one of the most important muscles in the human body, OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony’s Health Center continues to be “heart healthy” after bulking up even more by flexing its cardiology services specialty program “muscle” in 2025. Just as a physician recommends patients to develop a plan to maintain a strong and vibrant heart (proper nutrition, exercise, plenty of sleep, reduce stress, etc.), OSF Saint Anthony’s, for the second
ALTON - Alton resident Greg Snyder, a U.S. Navy veteran and longtime community volunteer, is seeking financial help through a GoFundMe organized by Jacinda Dunlap to cover mounting medical expenses and major vehicle repairs needed for transportation to the John Cochran VA Hospital in St. Louis. The online fundraiser says Snyder underwent surgery last year to remove lung cancer from his right lung and is now facing new concerns after “a mass in his left lung has doubled in size in recent
EDWARDSVILLE - Taliyah Sykes is a senior guard for the girls basketball team at Granite City High School who played an important role in a historic season for the Warriors, as the team reached the 20-win circle for only the fourth time in the program's history, and the first time in 15 years. Sykes averaged 8.4 points and 1.8 rebounds-per-game for Granite in helping the team go 20-9 in the regular season, which ended with a 56-33 loss to Edwardsville Feb. 12 at Lucco-Jackson Gym. In her postgame
EDWARDSVILLE - Mia Semith played her final regular-season home game on Feb. 12, 2026, and went out with a flourish, as the Edwardsville girls basketball senior guard scored 19 points to lead the Tigers to a 56-33 win over a vastly improved Granite City side at Lucco-Jackson Gym. It's been a banner year for Semith, who led the team in scoring with 10.6 points-per-game, and in rebounding with a 4.9 rebounds-per game average. She also contributed 39 assists and 77 steals to the Tigers, who finished
EDWARDSVILLE - Illinois State Police investigators are reviewing a Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Police pursuit that ended with a driver’s death after a crash into a business building late Sunday night, Feb. 15, 2026, in Edwardsville. The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Police Department requested the Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 6 to investigate the pursuit, which ended in a fatal crash, according to information issued on Monday, Feb.
LOUISVILLE, IL. – Illinois gubernatorial candidate and former State Senator Darren Bailey and his running mate Aaron Del Mar are launching a second statewide tour beginning on Monday, Feb. 16 th and running through Saturday, Feb. 21. “One of the things I enjoy most about campaigning is traveling this state and meeting the great men and women who make Illinois a special place to live and raise a family,” Bailey said. “I look forward to seeing old friends and meeting
ALTON - Community members have the chance to experience a powerful musical performance to start the Lenten season at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. At 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 14, 2026, St. Paul’s will host a performance of Pergolesi’s “Stabat Mater,” a musical rendition of the Passion of Christ through Mary’s eyes. The performance by Baroque Orchestra from Early Music Missouri promises to be an emotional reflection on the Lenten season. “Lent i
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