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MEADOWBROOK/BETHALTO – Family members, veterans, local officials, and community members gathered Saturday as State Representative Amy Elik (111th-Alton) and State Senator Erica Harriss (56th-Glen Carbon) officially dedicated the "Cpl. Tommy N. Miller Memorial Highway" along Illinois Route 140 through Meadowbrook, ensuring the sacrifice of a local Marine who gave his life in Vietnam will never be forgotten. "Today, we honored a young man who left home to serve his country and never had

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, announced the award recipients of the Local Food Infrastructure Grant Program, distributing nearly $4 million in fiscal year 2026 funding to support the continued expansion of Illinois’ local food system. Two Jersey recipients, one Greene County recipient and one Madison County recipient were announced. The four in the region were: Fritz Meat and Processing, Jersey County, $57,721.50. Three

A Virden, Illinois, man appeared in Macoupin County Circuit Court on Monday and admitted possessing child sexual abuse material (CSAM).

Parents, teachers and school boards are voicing concern about Amendment 5

VIRDEN – Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced a Virden, Illinois man pleaded guilty to possessing child sexual abuse material. Jacob Monty, 29, pleaded guilty today in Macoupin County Circuit Court to two Class 2 counts of possessing child sexual abuse material involving a victim under the age of 13. Monty’s sentencing is scheduled for Sept. 28. “Individuals who possess child sexual abuse material are perpetuating the exploitation and abuse of children across the globe,&rdquo

Ruler Foods spokesperson Amy McCormick said the store’s closure is part of a “larger company-wide decision to run more efficiently and ensure the long-term health of our business.”

There’s going to be a mini Van Halen reunion at the upcoming TEDxFargo conference in Fargo, North Dakota.Van Halen drummer Alex Van Halen was previously announced for a virtual talk…

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One of downtown St. Louis' most historic pieces of public art is set for major restoration work next month.

A six-story apartment building is in the works near Chouteau and Jefferson avenues in Lafayette Square.

ST. LOUIS — For only the second time in history, the American Red Cross has declared a national blood crisis — and patients may already be feeling the impact. Donors are asked to act immediately to help save lives. Blood donations have fallen to a four-year summer low, worsening this season’s emergency blood shortage. All blood types are needed, but the situation is especially dire for type O blood as the Red Cross is now limiting distribution of these blood products to

Teamsters scored a "decisive victory" in contract negotiations with Breakthru Beverage, Local 688 said in a news release.

Giles Oldroyd, president of the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, discusses how the center offers various services to help small to mid-size ag tech business grow.