MADISON COUNTY - The Madison County Sheriff’s Office has added Deputy Sheriff Lauren Tamburello to its Patrol Division, the agency announced on Monday, July 27, 2026. “Please join us in welcoming the newest member of our Patrol Division - Deputy Sheriff Lauren Tamburello,” Madison County Sheriff Jeff Connor said. Tamburello will start field training this week. She had most recently been a Fairview Heights Police officer. She is also a Collinsville High School graduate
The St. Louis-based barbecue chain shared the announcement in a message to customers on social media, saying the closures come after "a lot of reflection" after more than a decade of expansion.
HIGHLAND – A Highland man accused of sexually assaulting a minor for over four years remains in Madison County custody. Jeremy D. Yann, 42, of the 600 block of 8th Street in Highland, Ill. was charged on July 22, 2026 with three counts of criminal sexual assault, each Class 1 felonies. Yann allegedly committed multiple acts of sexual assault against the same victim, who was under 18 years of age at the time the acts were committed. Yann is accused of assaulting the victim for more than
This story was originally published by ProPublica. Republished under a CC BY-NC-ND 3.0 license. For decades, the U.S. Department of State gave money to groups protecting free speech, human rights and persecuted minorities in poor and authoritarian countries. To decide what to fund, staffers with deep expertise typically pored over reams of information on abuses under the most repressive regimes […]
While The Rolling Stones may not have plans to tour anytime soon, Ronnie Wood continues to expand his solo tour.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer has just extended his…
An extreme heat warning remains in effect for the St. Louis region as hotter temperatures create increased demand on the power grid. While local utility companies report stable operations, the Department of Energy has issued an emergency order to mitigate blackout risks for the Southwest Power Pool.
Ameren is pitching another natural gas-fired power plant to state regulators, and wants customers to pay for costs of the project before it's in service.
ALTON — William “Bill” Diddlebock, a longtime Alton educator, coach and parks official who spent decades working with local students and athletes, died Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at age 84. Diddlebock was widely known in Alton for his years in School District 11, where he began teaching and coaching in 1965 and remained for 35 years. He taught physical education and health and coached basketball, track and cross country. He also coached tennis at Marquette Catholic and created
EDWARDSVILLE – A monument in the future Goshen Commons park and plaza will highlight eight historic locations around Edwardsville following City Council approval. Aldermen approved the inclusion of eight Edwardsville landmarks to be recognized with a monument at the future Goshen Commons site at their July 21, 2026 City Council meeting. Alderwoman Andrea Miracle abstained. The monument is set to feature one “recognition plaque” to recognize the Kriege Family for their funding
ALTON - From tech classes to a Beatles tribute, The Hayner Public Library District has a variety of free programs coming up in the coming weeks. Executive Director Mary Cordes said that the library is always bustling with patrons and free events. She hopes many community members come out to experience their programs. “What’s not going on at the library?” she laughed. “We’ve got all kinds of stuff.” Through the end of July, the library will continue thei
As Route 66 celebrates 100 years of connecting America, Laumeier Sculpture Park marks a 50-year anniversary for connecting people to St. Louis’s culture, art, and nature.
ALTON - An Alton native living in Oklahoma was killed this weekend. Chamill London, 19, was living in Lawton, Oklahoma, as a soldier with the U.S. Army. London worked in Air and Missile Defense and was preparing for a deployment to Iraq. Her mother, Whittney London, said she was “excited for the journey.” “She was the most beautiful person you would ever meet,” Whittney London said. “She was genuine, funny, and caring. She was determined to live life to
Lollapalooza isn't the only palooza coming to Chicago.The Smashing Pumpkins have announced "Pumpkinpalooza" in celebration of the band's upcoming headlining set at their hometown festival. It'll mark the first time the Pumpkins,…
A study from Innerbody Research analyzed a year's worth of Google Trends data for more than 50 ice cream flavors and nearly 30 ice cream brands to determine each state's favorite flavors and overall interest in ice cream.
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