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FAIRMONT CITY - Two people died in a fiery crash Friday night, Sept. 19, 2025, on Illinois Route 162 near Pontoon Beach in Madison County, authorities said. The collision occurred on Sept. 19, 2025, between Interstate 255 and Route 157. Witnesses reported that both victims were trapped inside the vehicle as flames quickly engulfed the wreckage. Firefighters from Mitchell and Long Lake responded and worked alongside other emergency personnel. Despite their efforts, both victims were pronounced dead at the scene. The Illinois State Police was called to assist police with traffic at the scene. A crash reconstruction team was brought in to assist. The Madison County coroner’s office will release the names of the victims once their families have been notified. Officials have not released details on the cause of the crash. The investigation remains ongoing.

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SPRINGFIELD — As drought conditions continue across the Midwest, the Illinois Department of Agriculture and the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshall urge farmers and agricultural workers to prioritize safety during this year’s harvest. Because dry fields create increased fire risks, the 2025 harvest season brings challenges that demand heightened awareness and preparation. “During drought conditions, a single spark can quickly ignite a field,” said Jerry Costello II, Director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture . “We want to remind farmers to treat every dry field as a potential fire hazard and to take the necessary precautions to prioritize their own safety – as well as their neighbors and first responders – during this busy season.” “Dry vegetation in fields and wildland areas creates high fuel loads that can ignite quickly and spread rapidly, putting farmers, nearby homes, and surrounding property at risk,”

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CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul won an important victory in the case to protect the privacy of millions of people throughout the country who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for food assistance. In a lawsuit brought by Raoul and a coalition of 20 other attorneys general and the state of Kentucky, the District Court for the Northern District of California ordered a temporary restraining order preventing the Trump administration from enforcing its demands that states turn over the personal information of all SNAP applicants and recipients. “I join others in our coalition in applauding the court in this decision, which ensures SNAP recipients can receive the benefits they rely on without the concern of their private personal information being involuntarily shared outside the program,” Raoul said. “SNAP provides access to food for millions of Illinois families while also supporting thousands of local grocers, farmers’

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Today on TAP: Will his brutal murder bring Americans together—or create justification for more vilification, vengeance, and violence?

Are you ready for Hagar-Back?Nickelback's Chad Kroeger has apparently teamed up with former Van Halen vocalist Sammy Hagar for a collaborative song. That's according to Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante, who says…

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GODFREY - Hannah Elise Wittman and Samuel Kenneth Loy announced their engagement on November 30, 2024, following a proposal in Cabo San Lucas. Wittman is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Damone Wittman of Godfrey, Illinois, while Loy is the son of Mr. Kenneth Loy and Mrs. Julie Loy of Medora, Illinois. Miss Wittman holds a Master’s Degree from Maryville University and works as a speech-language pathologist with the Southwestern School District in Piasa, Illinois. Mr. Loy earned his Master’s Degree in accounting from Southern Illinois University and is a partner at Loy, Miller, Talley in Alton, Illinois. The couple plans to marry on June 13, 2026, in Brighton, Illinois. For more information, contact Michelle Wittman.

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Heart’s Nancy Wilson was a special guest at Chappell Roan’s Sunday night concert in Forest Hills, New York.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer came out to join Chappell for a performance of…

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– Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)—a member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services (SASC) and Foreign Relations (SFRC) Committees—had a productive meeting with Insub Jung, President of Hanwha Ocean, and other top representatives of the South Korean company to discuss some of ways we can strengthen our nations’ auxiliary shipbuilding partnership. The Senator’s meeting comes after her recent trip to South Korea and Japan—two global leaders in the shipbuilding industry—where she met with government, military and business leaders to talk about how we can work together to surge production of auxiliary vessels, strengthen our fleet readiness and support our sealift capacity and workforce. Photos of this meeting can be found on the Senator’s website . “Our sealift and auxiliary fleet is essential to our national security and the safety of our troops—and yet our fleet is both aging and insufficient in number

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EAST ST. LOUIS - East St. Louis School District 189 recognized its security team at Wyvetter Younge School of Excellence and celebrated a milestone at Dunbar Elementary School with the induction of its first fourth-grade National Beta Club members this past week. The district, located in East St. Louis, acknowledged the Wyvetter Younge security staff for their dedication and professionalism in maintaining a safe environment for students, staff, and families. The administrators and staff praised the team’s consistent presence, noting their roles in greeting students, monitoring the building, handling emergencies, and fostering positive relationships within the school community. In a separate event, Dunbar Elementary School inducted 17 fourth-grade students into the National Beta Club, marking the first time the elementary school and surrounding community have had a Beta Club for that grade level. The ceremony was attended by more than 75 guests, including family members,

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Metro East legislator scores wins with House passage of bills to assist veterans, and reversal of steel processing shutdown at U.S. Steel mill in Granite City.

Chris Clark is an attorney at Thompson Coburn.

ALTON – According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), each year in the United States, an estimated 240,000 women get breast cancer and 42,000 women die from the disease. Mammograms are the best way to find breast cancer early, when it is easier to treat and before it is big enough to feel or cause symptoms. Information, education, and mammography screenings will all be available for attendees at this year’s annual “Girls Night Out” event at OSF Saint Anthony’s Health Center on Thursday, October 16, 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. A limited number of mammography screenings are available during the event and appointments are necessary. Individuals wanting to schedule a mammography screening during the “Girls Night Out” event need to call (618) 474-6791. All event mammography patients will receive a small gift. Insurance information and proper ID will also be needed for those conducting mammography screenings during the event. Light

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In the shadow of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, something remarkable seems to be happening that Trump’s movement seems completely unable to see. Trapped within their own epistemic bubble, MAGA appears to have fundamentally misread the political moment, interpreting tragedy as total victory over their opponents. The miscalculation is breathtaking in its scope. The White House seems […]

GRANITE CITY — On Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) announced U.S. Steel will continue sending slabs to Granite City Works and will keep the plant operational following pressure from Budzinski, the United Steelworkers (USW), and the Granite City community. In May, President Trump announced that Nippon Steel would acquire U.S. Steel; however, the deal failed to include any assurances or investment for the Granite City facility. Budzinski joined local USW leaders to demand greater transparency, commitments to the future of Granite City, and a seat at the table for steelworkers as Trump negotiated the acquisition. Following the acquisition, it was announced that Granite City Works would no longer be receiving slabs, significantly impacting operations at the site. However, USW and Rep. Budzinski pushed back, and U.S. Steel declared the decision would be reversed . “After the Nippon deal lacked the commitment of future investments to

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John Mozeliak, the St. Louis Cardinals' president of baseball operations, was honored with a pregame ceremony at Busch Stadium ahead of the team's final home game of the 2025 regular season, before he steps down from his position at the season's end after 30 years with the team.

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