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Mayor Cara Spencer said the overhaul of Seventh Street is part of what the city needs to make downtown more attractive.

CARLINVILLE – Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski convened local farmers, food banks, and leaders in the food and agriculture sectors to discuss growing threats to food access in Central and Southern Illinois. The conversation focused on recent actions by the Trump administration, including the cancellation of the Local Food Purchasing Assistance (LFPA) and Local Food for Schools (LFS) contracts, as well as newly signed cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). “Right now, Central and Southern Illinoisans are at risk of going hungry – not because of a bad harvest, but because of cruel, unnecessary cuts. Today, I heard from local farmers and food banks about the challenges they’re facing keeping our community fed,” said Congresswoman Budzinski. “These leaders shared their concerns that the Trump Administration’s elimination of programs like LFPA and LFS will jeopardize the future of IL-EATS and the ability of foodbanks i

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A Romanesque revival mansion in St. Louis is on the market for the first time in 80 years and has found its way onto Zillow Gone Wild.

Jeff Lynne has given fans an update following the cancellation of the last two shows of ELO’s tour, including their BST Hyde Park show in London on July 13, which…

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"Many of the dogs were covered in their own feces and urine and sawdust like powder," court documents say. "(They) appeared lethargic due to the high temperatures."

WEST ALTON, MO. - The Riverbend Community Orchestra will play a nature-themed concert at the Audubon Center at Riverlands. On Sunday, July 27, 2025, community members are invited to the Audubon Center in West Alton for two concerts at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. At 3 p.m., there will be a sound hike and instrument exploration for those in attendance to enjoy. Ann Geiler with the Riverbend Community Orchestra expressed the group’s excitement to collaborate with the Audubon Center. “With every concert, we’re thinking, how do we connect with another organization or get more people that maybe don’t have a chance to hear classical music?” Geiler said. “All of our stuff is free, so anybody can come. We hope people just have a good time. It’s very relaxed.” The RCO will play nature-themed music, which Geiler said is “a very common topic in classical music.” In addition to the free concerts, attendees can explore the Audubon Center a

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ST. LOUIS -- There are several large unclaimed lottery prizes waiting for the winners to turn their tickets in. One lucky player won a three million dollar prize in Wednesday's drawing. That ticket was sold at a St. Louis area QuikTrip. For the July 16 drawing, the QuikTrip on Big Bend in Oakland sold a [...]

This series of posts explores how we can rethink the intersection of AI, creativity, and policy. From examining outdated regulatory metaphors to questioning copyright norms and highlighting the risks of stifling innovation, each post addresses a different piece of the AI puzzle. Together, they advocate for a more balanced, forward-thinking approach that acknowledges the potential of technological […]

EAST ST. LOUIS — A Chinese national has been federally charged for allegedly impersonating a federal agent and defrauding a Belleville senior of more than $70,000, according to authorities. Zhigang Lian, 42, a lawful resident of La Puente, Calif., was indicted by a federal grand jury on one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and one count of wire fraud. The charges stem from an impostor scam targeting a 76-year-old Belleville resident. Lian faces up to 20 years in prison and fines up to $250,000 if convicted. The investigation involved cooperation between the U.S. Secret Service, U.S. Postal Inspection Service, Illinois State Police Metropolitan Enforcement Group Special Investigations, and is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Zoe Gross. Court documents detail that on June 13, 2025, the victim received a text message claiming to be from Apple, alerting them to a suspicious $258 transaction. When the victim called to dispute the charge, they were drawn into conversations

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ALTON – The owner of an Alton bar at risk of losing its late night liquor license has launched a movement to “ Stand Up ” for the fair treatment of all businesses amid claims the city is unfairly targeting his establishment. A hearing held on Monday, July 14, 2025, concerned the possibility of revoking the late night liquor licenses of two downtown bars, Pour Decisions and Hiram’s Bar. Under the Alton City Code , a “late night liquor license” allows a business to continue selling alcohol from 1 to 2 a.m. on weekdays and 1 to 3 a.m. on weekends. The owners of both bars were called to appear before Mayor David Goins, who also serves as the city’s Liquor Control Commissioner. Brian Trust, co-owner of the Pour Decisions bar in downtown Alton, said he’s launched a new Facebook page called Stand Up Alton . A post from July 17, 2025 addresses the reason behind the page’s creation. “To be clear, this page – Stand Up

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Roger Waters has shared another performance clip ahead of the upcoming theatrical release of his concert film, This Is Not a Drill - Live from Prague the Movie.The latest is…

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Green Street Principal Kevin Morrell filed for bankruptcy in December. He won’t be personally liable to repay some of his creditors.

EDWARDSVILLE - The Edwardsville Education Association has reached a tentative agreement with Edwardsville Community Unit School District #7. On July 16, 2025, the EEA released a 25-page document on its website outlining the tentative agreement. According to this agreement, teachers can expect a 4% increase on the base salary for the 2025–2026 school year. “I hope the teachers see this tentative agreement as a new chapter with a new board,” said Bob Paty, Board of Education president. In addition to the salary increase, other points in the contract note that teachers will be reimbursed a maximum of $100 per year for purchases of incidental supplies and they will receive 15 days of sick leave. You can read the entire tentative agreement here . This tentative agreement comes after many days of negotiations between the EEA and ECUSD7. The EEA has also organized several rallies in support of teachers following the Board of Education’s March

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The last death penalty case in Pike County was carried out against Paul Kreutzer, who was convicted of the 1992 murder of a woman near Louisiana, Mo.

COLLINSVILLE — Dustin Osborn and Kaitlin Hatcher are currently wanted by the Collinsville Police Department on charges of forgery and theft over $500. Authorities allege the two individuals took advantage of older family members, resulting in warrants. The Collinsville Police Department released information about the two in its "Fugitive Friday" feature on its Facebook page on Friday, July 18, 2025. The police department is seeking assistance from the public to locate Osborn and Hatcher. Those with information on their whereabouts are encouraged to contact the Collinsville Police Department at 618-344-2131, extension 5209. Callers may remain anonymous. In a statement, Collinsville Police officials urged Osborn and Hatcher to consider turning themselves in. The charges are based on probable cause, and both defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

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The DHS has been hyping assault stats for weeks, making it sound like there’s an actual war on ICE officers. The reality was much more underwhelming: the 700% increase touted in press releases reflected a mere 69 more assaults on officers than during the same period in 2024. Hardly worth remarking on, especially since ICE […]