ST. LOUIS – A St. Louis man was sentenced Monday after shooting a locksmith in south St. Louis. According to the St. Louis Circuit Attorney’s Office, Donnel Trotter, 51, was sentenced to 15 years in prison. He previously pleaded guilty in July to one count of being a felon in possession of ammunition. The incident [...]
EDWARDSVILLE — Madison County is now taking applications for the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) starting Thursday. Madison County Community Development will start accepting applications Oct. 1 to select individuals who qualify for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). The program provides financial assistance to income-eligible households for natural gas, propane and electric bills, as well as furnace assistance for inoperable heating systems. The program
Two men face criminal charges after the kidnapping and sexual assault of a girl last week in Washington County, Missouri. Investigators say both men were undocumented immigrants.
EDWARDSVILLE — Madison County directed nearly $9.8 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding toward water and sewer infrastructure projects serving communities across the county. The largest investment — $8.5 million — supports the Bethalto Interceptor, a regional sewer project benefiting several communities in the Bethalto and Wood River Township area. “Water and sewer infrastructure is expensive, and those costs eventually fall back on local taxpayers,” County
SOUTH ROXANA – State Senator Erica Harriss (56th-Glen Carbon) announced she has secured $40,000 in state funding for the Village of South Roxana to purchase a cold planer attachment to support local road maintenance. “Having the right equipment available locally helps our communities take care of road needs more efficiently and make taxpayer dollars go further,” said Senator Harriss. “I’m glad to bring this funding back to South Roxana and support the Village as the
On one hand, it’s great to see a ruling like this. On the other hand, it’s not going to set any precedent, not even in its own jurisdiction. But it does push this conversation forward, judicially speaking, which means other cases reliant on ALPR tech have some new reference material to add to challenges of […]
EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville High School’s National Honor Society chapter has been recognized with the Chapter of Distinction Award for its commitment to leadership, service, character and meaningful impact within the school and community. The Edwardsville High School NHS chapter represents a select group of students who have demonstrated excellence inside and outside the classroom. Under the sponsorship of Dr. Amanda Shoemaker, the chapter has developed a strong culture of service, leadership
SWANSEA – State Senator Christopher Belt announced that applications are now being accepted for the Small Equipment Grant Program benefiting fire departments and ambulance services. “Now is the time for local fire and ambulance departments to get their applications in,” said Belt (D-Swansea). “This grant program ensures Metro East fire departments are well equipped for anything that comes their way.” The Small Equipment Grant Program assists fire departments and
ST. CLAIR COUNTY – The Illinois Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting to discuss the Planning and Environmental Linkages Study along Illinois 15 and Bond Avenue in St. Clair County. The meeting will be held virtually: Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2026 3-4:30 p.m. and 6-7:30 p.m. Register: https://eaststlouispel.com/virtualpublicmeeting/ IDOT has initiated a Planning and Environmental Linkages Study of Illinois 15/Bond Avenue in the city of East St. Louis. This study
ALTON - An Alton man was charged Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, with felony drug, weapons and sex offender registration offenses after a multi-agency investigation into suspected drug distribution at a Hillcrest Avenue residence, according to the Madison County Sheriff’s Office. The Madison County Circuit Court charged Corey L. Ammons after an investigation led by the Sheriff’s Enforcement Team, known as SET. Authorities suspected Ammons of distributing methamphetamine and other controlle
BRIGHTON – A man from Brighton pleaded guilty on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, to reckless conduct causing great bodily harm in a Jersey County case involving a child victim. Mitch Diestelhorst, 30, of Brighton, pleaded guilty to a Class 4 felony count of reckless conduct/great bodily harm in Jersey County court. As part of his plea deal, a Class 3 felony count of aggravated battery of a child under the age of 13 was dismissed. Diestelhorst was sentenced to 24 months of conditional discharge an
FREEBURG, Ill. – State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) is hosting a Mobile DMV Event in Freeburg and encourages his constituents to attend. Residents in the 114th District who need basic vehicle services provided by the Illinois Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) can take advantage of the Mobile Services Event. “I’m excited to partner with the Illinois Department of Motor Vehicles to bring essential services directly to the Freeburg community to serve residents,”
CHICAGO – Today, Governor JB Pritzker issued a state disaster proclamation and signed Executive Order 2026-08 to provide relief on diesel fuel costs for the agriculture industry during the fall harvest season as part of his continued efforts to support Illinois farmers. The executive order directs the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) and the Illinois State Police (ISP) to allow on-road use of dyed diesel typically used for agricultural purposes. The Executive Order also directs
Hayden Panettiere's ex-fiancé Wladimir Klitschko believes that someone outside of Panettiere's family sold some of her possessions, including her jewelry, to a pawn shop, according to a new court filing.The…
A St. Louis jury awarded $10 million Tuesday to three plaintiffs in a sprawling ownership battle over six Missouri cannabis licenses involving more than 20 businesses and individuals. Over a week of testimony, jurors heard about a tangled series of…
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