JERSEY COUNTY — A motorcycle crash on Illinois Route 100 at Scenic Drive resulted in the death of the driver at 6:16 p.m. on Sunday, April 13, 2025, according to the Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 8. ISP said preliminary reports indicate that the single-unit crash involved a motorcycle that struck a guardrail. Emergency responders pronounced the driver deceased at the scene. The ISP is currently gathering more information, but no further details have been released at this time.
Police said the suspect did not appear to be targeting UHC, and the incident was not related to the December killing of CEO Brian Thompson in New York City.
The schedule has been set for the international soccer competition that this summer will bring a match to Energizer Park, the home of Major League Soccer team St. Louis City SC.
In a stunning White House appearance that should alarm anyone who cares about constitutional rights, democracy, the rule of law or anything of the sort, Donald Trump and Salvadoran dictator Nayib Bukele openly defied a Supreme Court order while discussing plans to expand El Salvador’s notorious detention system to imprison US citizens without due process. […]
GRAFTON - The Great Mushroom Hunt at Raging Rivers WaterPark was another successful event. On Saturday, April 12, 2025, hundreds of Riverbend residents stopped by Raging Rivers to hunt for mushrooms and Easter eggs on the park’s property. Attendees could enjoy major prizes and a vendor fair in addition to the hunt. General Manager Jeremy Hayes said the fifth annual event was a great experience for all involved. “It’s really awesome,” Hayes said. “It's just keeping Raging Rivers fresh in everybody’s minds and another way for us to give a little bit of family events and family things to do. That’s what Raging Rivers is all about, just making memories for everybody. We hope to make lasting memories for people, whether it be at the water park or one of our events. However, wherever, we're out to make memories for people.” Attendees could visit with the Easter Bunny and other mascots, including the Raging Rivers Mississippi Monster.
A cover of Sting’s classic song “Fragile” is used in the Netflix hit series Adolescence, and the rock star is thrilled at the attention it’s receiving.“The reaction to the cover of my…
The Missouri House of Representatives passed a bill in early April that could lower the age requirement for a person to obtain a concealed carry permit.
A Springfield, Missouri, man has been issued a summons to appear in court next month after driving his truck into a local gas station and convenience store earlier this year.
All aboard! The Riverboats at the Gateway Arch provide an unparalleled experience on the Mississippi River. The one-hour St. Louis Riverfront Cruise is narrated by a captain from the National […]
WASHINGTON — El Salvador President Nayib Bukele won’t return a Maryland man the United States erroneously deported to a mega-prison in his Central American country, he said Monday during a visit to the Oval Office. Sitting beside President Donald Trump, Bukele told reporters, “Of course I’m not going to do it.” Administration officials present for […]
WASHINGTON — El Salvador President Nayib Bukele won’t return a Maryland man the United States erroneously deported to a mega-prison in his Central American country, he said Monday during a visit to the Oval Office. Sitting beside President Donald Trump, Bukele told reporters, “Of course I’m not going to do it.” Administration officials present for […]
Elton John scored his first top-10 album on the Billboard 200 54 years ago — and now he's racked up his 22nd.Who Believes in Angels?, his collaborative LP with Brandi…