As the Trump administration continues to focus on the legal immigration statuses of many across the country, a revived proposal by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development could impact many families’ ability to receive rental assistance. The proposed rule would prohibit “mixed-status” families — those including U.S. citizens and people without legal immigration […]
When state Sen. Adam Schnelting and his wife ran the numbers on how much money their investments could generate for their grandchildren and great-grandchildren, he began to think about how Missouri’s government could utilize investing, too. “We began to realize how powerful compound interest was,” Schnelting said. “So I got to thinking, ‘Why are we […]
ALTON - Associated Physicians Group says hormone replacement therapy might be the answer you’ve been looking for. Hormone replacement therapy, or HRT, is a way to adjust hormone levels in your body to mitigate symptoms like chronic fatigue, decrease in muscle mass, low libido, and menopausal symptoms. Mike Babinski, NP at Associated Physicians Group, said that HRT can be a great option for people who feel run down when symptoms aren’t explained by another condition. “It’s
Citizens Health, the healthcare provider serving rural northwest Kansas, has completed construction of a new medical center replacement hospital in Colby, Kan., significantly expanding access to high-quality care for patients across the nine-county region. McCarthy Building Companies served as construction manager for the project, working with HFG Architects as the design architect to deliver the […]
We’ve explained in detail how Larry Ellison is trying to scuttle Netflix’s planned merger with Warner Brothers because he wants to buy CNN and HBO, and, as he’s doing with CBS (and now TikTok) turn them into a safe space for right wing zealots, autocrats, and oligarchs. He’s unsubtly trying to build the kind of […]
ALTON — Family and community members will gather this week at First Presbyterian Church in Alton to remember James O. “Jim” Wigger, a longtime teacher and coach whose track and cross-country teams won state titles and whose influence extended for decades in the area. Wigger's sons - Brad, Steve, and John - wanted to make sure the public was aware of the visitation and memorial service slated for this weekend in Alton. Wigger, known to many as “Coach Wigger,” died
PONTOON BEACH – A Pontoon Beach resident accused of using electronic technology to create and distribute child pornography faces 12 felony counts. Robert D. Murphy, 37, of Pontoon Beach, was charged on Feb. 17, 2026 with 12 counts of child sexual abuse material, each Class X felonies. Murphy allegedly used a computer application to produce multiple pornographic images depicting a now-14-year-old child and disseminated the photographs online via the Telegram application on Jan. 13, 2026.
The St. Louis Business Journal has honored a collaborative effort that included IBEW Local 1 and NECA contractors to restore power in tornado ravaged areas of North St. Louis. In April, the business publication will present an Innovation in Philanthropy Award to the ReConnect STL team orchestrating a pioneering community recovery initiative. That team includes […]
Asked at a news conference why he chose to put such emphasis on getting rid of the slot machines, Page said, "Our No. one priority in St. Louis County is public safety, public health."
GODFREY - I got into a car accident and the other driver said, “You didn’t even signal!” I said, “I did. I screamed.” Regardless of the circumstances, the car now has to be fixed……………Who you gonna call? Well, Freer Auto Body in Godfrey comes highly respected and “wreck-o-mended” as an I-CAR gold class facility. I-CAR is a nonprofit organization that provides technical services and courses for collision repair professionals.
Covers of songs by The Cars and Sting are set to make an appearance in Netflix’s hit series Bridgerton.The final four episodes of season 4 premiere Thursday, with episode six featuring…
ALTON - Madison County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a Godfrey man after authorities said he threatened to detonate an explosive during a robbery at a Schnucks grocery store in Godfrey, then fled and was captured following a foot pursuit in Alton. The robbery occurred at 7:05 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, at Schnucks, 2712 Godfrey Road, according to the Madison County Sheriff’s Office. Madison County Sheriff's Office Chief Deputy Marcos Pulido said deputies said the suspect approached
ALTON - According to Hayner Public Library District Executive Director Mary Cordes, the spring season at Hayner might be their best yet. Cordes explained that most of the winter programs are coming to an end while the spring programs will start up in March. She is excited to share more opportunities with the community through events, databases, and initiatives. “It’s going well, going real well,” Cordes said. “We’re getting ready for our spring programs.”
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate National Labs Caucus, today met with Dr. Nobert Holtkamp, the newly appointed Director of Fermilab. During their meeting, Durbin reaffirmed his support for the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) 17 National Laboratories, including Illinois’ own Fermilab and Argonne National Laboratory. Durbin and Dr. Holtkamp spoke about Fermilab’s flagship research project, the Long Baseline Neutrino Facility/Deep
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