Schlafly Bottleworks presents Pints & Pages on the 1st Monday of every month from 6:30–8:30pm! The concept is simple: Bring whatever you'd like to read Grab a beer or snack […]
ST. LOUIS COUNTY - St. Louis County Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting that injured two juveniles after officers responded to a large teen gathering Sunday night, July 5, 2026, that drew more than 25 emergency calls and later spilled into the area of Bellefontaine Road and Larimore Road, authorities said. The shooting happened about 10:15 p.m. Sunday, July 5, in the 11000 block of Bellefontaine Road, according to the St. Louis County Police Department. Police said officers
Come aboard the Riverboats at the Gateway Arch for a one-hour St. Louis Riverfront Cruise and see the city in the most unique way possible — from the best seat […]
O'FALLON, IL. - State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) recognized Saddleback Chocolates as his Business of the Month for June. Rep. Schmidt presented owners Maureen and Mike Moore with a certificate from the Illinois House of Representatives recognizing their hard work, entrepreneurial spirit, and commitment to the community. “Maureen and Mike Moore work together to create delicious handmade chocolate assortments using their own Belgian-French-style recipes,” Schmidt said.
NEW ATHENS — State Rep. Kevin Schmidt, R-Millstadt, is hosting a free shred event and canned food drive from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, July 11, at the Bullpen Parking Lot, 101 N. Van Buren St. in New Athens, and is encouraging constituents to bring nonperishable food items for a local pantry. Schmidt said the event will offer on-site paper shredding and collection of nonperishable food donations. “Shredding documents that contain personal information gives people peace of mind and
A woman wanted in connection to a 2020 crash that killed two, including her 12-year-old nephew, has been arrested after nearly five years on the run, the U.S. Marshals Service said.
GRANITE CITY – Revity Credit Union employees came together to raise $1,450 for the National Children's Cancer Society (NCCS) through their ongoing Jeans for Generations program. Revity Credit Union’s Jeans for Generations program reflects the credit union philosophy of People Helping People, empowering employees to support organizations that make a meaningful impact in the lives of others. Each month, Revity employees contribute donations to a selected charity and, in return, enjoy
Two teenagers who were shot by a St. Louis County police officer responding to a disturbance at a party late Sunday night are in stable condition, while a third juvenile injured by broken glass has since been released from the hospital. In addition, every juvenile taken into custody at the party has been released without being charged.
A 14-year-old Florida girl died after an on-track incident early Monday during the AMA Flat Track Grand Championship at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds in southern Illinois, the American Motorcyclist Association said.
From a judicial ethics investigation to development efforts and police drone use, here's a look at 10 recent top stories from St. Charles County reporter Ethan Colbert.
At some point in a PR crisis, someone decides the solution is to hire a crisis communications person. The corporation behind Bricks & Minifigs (BAM Franchising) is in a bit of a pickle and has apparently reached that point in the Reckless Ben/Bricks & Minifigs saga — and their crisis communications person decided the way […]
When you think about peanuts, it’s easy to look back to your childhood when so many grew up eating peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Or when we devoured a sleeve of peanut butter cookies after school. But there were also kids who couldn’t partake because they had a peanut allergy. “Having a peanut allergy, or really any food allergies, can be difficult for school-aged children,” says Alissa Bartel, APRN, a nurse practitioner with OSF HealthCare. “Sometimes you
EDWARDSVILLE - The Edwardsville Municipal Band continues its summer season with a free concert on Thursday, July 9 at 7:30 p.m. at the Cleaon Etzkorn Bandstand in City Park. This week’s performance, titled “A Musical Potpourri,” features a program selected entirely by the band members themselves. From personal favorites to longtime staples, this mix directly reflects the unique range, diverse tastes, and musical interests of the band. The program features a blend of concert
TROY - The Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine Chamber of Commerce, the City of Troy, Jarvis Township and Ramert Insurance will host the second annual National Night Out from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, at Tri-Township Park in Troy, organizers announced. The event is intended to honor local first responders and bring the community together for what organizers described as a fun, family-friendly evening. Attendees will be able to meet local first responders, tour emergency vehicles and other specialty
Pearl Jam is auctioning off a signed poster to raise money in support of relief efforts in Venezuela, which has been devastated by a pair of powerful earthquakes that hit the…
TAIPEI, TAIWAN – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)—a member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee (SFRC)—traveled to Taiwan, the first Senator to do so after the disastrous Trump-Xi summit. After Donald Trump kowtowed to President of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) Xi Jinping and waffled on delivering a critical bipartisan arms package to Taiwan, the Senator plans to meet with Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te, Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim and
ALTON - The Alton Municipal Band has reached the halfway point of its summer season, after concluding a successful run of patriotic concerts celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The band, which performs every Thursday and Sunday in June and July, will perform three more weeks of concerts in the parks this summer. On Thursday, July 9th and Sunday, July 12th, Riverbend favorites The Warehouse Project will perform alongside the municipal band at Riverview
The first proposed constitutional amendment listed for the August ballot is a renewal of a statewide sales tax that funds parts of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR).
BETHALTO - The Bethalto Floor Store has received the RiverBend Growth Association’s Small Business Excellence Award for July. Owned by Kaylee Weber, The Bethalto Floor Store offers a variety of hardwood, tile, luxury vinyl, carpet and laminate products and installation services. Weber never anticipated that she would one day own the store, but she loves working with her community and giving back to the people who raised her. “I’m a born-and-raised Bethalto girl. I love being
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