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This week: A tale of creative cryopreservation, Transylvania's 16th-century weather reports, and dancing turtles.

In Illinois alone, more than 90 percent of wetlands have been lost.

GODFREY – More free, public programming for Black History Month continues through the end of February at Lewis and Clark Community College. "We encourage community members on campus and off to come out and be engaged in these offerings,” said Student Activities Coordinator Jared Hennings. “Having a good cross section of the community involved enhances the event for all involved.” A Criminal Justice presentation set for Wednesday, Feb. 12, has been rescheduled due to an inclement weather closure at the college. Chief U.S. Probation Officer Reginald Box, of the Southern District of Illinois, will speak at 11 a.m., Feb. 24, in Reid Memorial Library. Box’s story will include the motivations and inspiration he's used on his path to success that are adaptable to all professions. Next up, a Communications presentation by KSDK-TV’s Travis Cummings will take place at 11 a.m., Feb. 18, in Reid Memorial Library. Cummings is a multi-skilled journalist and weekend

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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) today introduced bipartisan legislation to expand the United States’ capacity to invest in quantum information science and research and development (R&D) through the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). As quantum science, engineering, and technology advances, the DOE Quantum Leadership Act of 2025 would reinvigorate R&D projects at DOE by authorizing more than $2.5 billion in funding over the next five years—well above the $625 million for DOE-related programs laid out in the now-expired National Quantum Initiative Act of 2018 . The DOE Quantum Leadership Act would also provide DOE the authority to expand its current quantum R&D initiatives. “Between Fermilab and Argonne National Lab, our top-tier universities, and the new Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park, our state is poised to be a global hub as quantum computing takes center stage. I want to keep

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) re-introduced the bipartisan Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act , which would extend the Reid vapor pressure (RVP) volatility waiver to enable the year-round, nationwide sale of ethanol blends up to 15 percent. “Higher blends of biofuels help folks save money at the gas pump, reduce our dependence on foreign oil, cut carbon emissions and support critical markets for Illinois family farmers,” said Congresswoman Budzinski. “I’m proud to represent one of our nation’s top corn-producing regions and to champion biofuels production on behalf of my constituents – including as a co-lead of the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act. Producers and consumers need more certainty and I’m confident that this legislation can take us across the finish line to secure year-round E-15.” Congresswoman Budzinski is leading the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer

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After some thunderstorms late Friday night we have scattered showers continuing over southeastern portions of our viewing area Saturday morning. Rain will come to an end a bit later in the morning and then we'll have a brief break before additional showers move back in. Temperatures Saturday afternoon will reach the mid 40s. Another band [...]

GRANITE CITY – A Granite City man accused of sexually assaulting an 11-year-old child faces 13 felony counts after the victim reported the abuse to a teacher. Jeremy D. Mifflin, 39, of Granite City, was charged with 13 Enhanced Class X felony counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child on Feb. 13, 2025. From Feb. 1 to 10, 2025, Mifflin allegedly committed a series of acts of sexual assault on an 11-year-old child. According to a petition to deny Mifflin’s pretrial release, the victim informed a teacher of Mifflin’s “creepy” behavior on Feb. 10. The teacher took the victim to a social worker and Student Resource Officers, and the victim told them Mifflin had repeatedly sexually assaulted her and shown her pornography. “ is interviewed and he denies everything,” the petition states. “A search warrant is executed on the residence. In the house, police recover items that corroborate the victim’s] statements.” A

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) and Congressman David Joyce (OH-14) introduced the bipartisan Presidential Legacy Act. As it currently stands in federal statute, the holiday commonly referred to as "Presidents' Day" is officially recognized as "Washington's Birthday," despite the fact that four presidents, including Abraham Lincoln, were born in February. This bill would change the holiday’s name in statute from “Washington’s Birthday” to “Presidents’ Day” to better honor the Office of the President and each of the presidents who have led our great nation. “In Central and Southern Illinois, we are proud to call ourselves the Land of Lincoln. Abraham Lincoln is an American icon and his legacy as a champion for freedom, equality and democracy is an inspiration to us all,” said Congresswoman Budzinski. “When a constituent wrote to our office and indicated that Presidents’

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O'FALLON, IL. - As part of its commitment to commemorating the United States upcoming Semiquincentennial, the Looking Glass Prairie Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) recently donated books to two Central Division 104 O’Fallon schools. The donated books all relate to the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. Constitution, life in colonial times, and/or stories about the people involved. Chapter members Melissa McArthur and Margaret Truitt applied for and received a $500 Celebration Grant from the NSDAR. The grant enables chapters to honor the men and women who achieved American Independence and to celebrate the birth of our nation. NSDAR President General Pamela Edwards Rouse Wright said the grants “form a foundation as we prepare for our nation’s 250th anniversary celebrations.” Chapter members approved the use of an additional $250 from chapter fundraising efforts. McArthur and Truitt then worked closely with the principals

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ALTON - Starting therapy is a brave step toward improving your mental health and well-being. However, sometimes people feel like therapy isn’t accomplishing the results they anticipated. If you're questioning the effectiveness of your sessions or feeling like you aren’t making progress, there are steps you can take to address the situation. Two main indicators that may mean therapy isn’t working for you are your progress and your relationship with your provider. Within your first three to four sessions, you should start feeling some sense of relief for your symptoms, even if it’s minor. If you haven’t felt any weight lifted off your shoulders within those first few sessions, this may be a sign that you aren’t making progress. Another indicator is if your therapist reacts negatively when you share something about your identity, such as your sexual orientation or religion. This could indicate that you and your therapist are not the right fit and could

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GODFREY - When experiencing the loss of a loved one, Elias, Kallal & Schaaf Funeral Homes can be trusted to offer guidance through the process of honoring their life. They pride themselves on serving families in the Riverbend and surrounding areas with dignity, respect, and compassion. Staff is experienced in a variety of funeral services to help celebrate your loved one’s life. With a long-standing service to the community, Elias, Kallal & Schaaf Funeral Homes, Crematory and Cemeteries are family-owned and operated. Owners Tim Kallal and Craig Schaaf, along with several other family and staff members, operate locations in Bethalto, Godfrey, Hardin and Brussels. Around 1948, Daryl Smith opened a location in Bethalto and operated until 1981. In 1981, Rod Elias purchased the Alton and Bethalto funeral homes and operated Smith Funeral Homes, eventually expanding his operation to Godfrey in 1987. In 1987, he opened a new funeral home with a crematory on site, which was

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The RiverBend Growth Association is pleased to announce the addition of four new members to its Board of Directors. At its monthly board meeting held on January 23, 2025, the Board elected the following to serve a three-year term: -Lou Bicanic, Midwest Members Credit Union -Sarah Bowman, Illinois American Water -Anita Martinez, Asbury Village -Zach Yoder, OSF Saint Anthony’s Health Center Lou Bicanic has worked in financial services for 41 years. He started his career at Trans Union and later worked for Revity Credit Union, Alloya Corporate Credit Union, West Community Credit Union, and Commerce Bank. Lou is currently the President/CEO at Midwest Members Credit Union in Wood River, where he has been for 12 years. Lou graduated from SIU Edwardsville with a degree in Business Administration and Greenville University with a degree in Organizational Development. Sarah Bowman has worked for American Water for 20 years in various roles. Currently she is the Sr. Manager

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Egg prices are expected to increase by 20% in 2025, largely due to the spread of a highly pathogenic avian influenza

A coffee shop that’s also a branch of one of the nation’s biggest banks is among the new retail options at a St. Louis-area mall.

In his “Ancient Rings” series, Jim Scheller transforms each vessel into a meditation on time, continuity, and humanity’s spiritual connection to the past. The pieces from the collection shown together […]

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