Aggregator

Bruce Springsteen is set to release Tracks II: The Lost Albums on June 27, a box set featuring seven previously unheard Springsteen records.The set includes 83 songs, all of which were…

Source

MILWAUKEE, Wis. — This past spring, Sophia Stobbs of Alton, IL, graduated from Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wis. Stobbs earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Relations. Stobbs was one of 2,845 students to graduate from Marquette in May. The university celebrated its 144th Commencement with a series of events, including Graduate Recognition Ceremonies at Fiserv Forum and a Baccalaureate Mass on campus. Marquette University is a Catholic, Jesuit university that draws over 7,600 undergraduate and 3,600 graduate and professional students from nearly all states and more than 60 countries. In addition to its nationally recognized academic programs, Marquette is known for its service learning programs and internships as students are challenged to use what they learn to make a difference in the world. Find out more about Marquette at marquette.edu .

Continue Reading

MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Megan Kalb of Edwardsville, IL, has been named to the Dean’s List for the spring 2025 semester at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Kalb is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology. To make the Dean’s List, students must have earned at least 12 credits for the spring 2024 semester and have no disqualifying grades. The GPA threshold varies by college — for the College of Education and the Klingler College of Arts and Sciences, undergraduate students must have at least a 3.7 to be named to the Dean’s List. The undergraduate GPA requirement is 3.5 for the following colleges: the Diederich College of Communication, the College of Business Administration, the College of Health Sciences, the Opus College of Engineering and the College of Nursing. All other programs have a 3.75 GPA minimum. Marquette University is a Catholic, Jesuit university that draws over 7,600 undergraduate and 3,600 graduate and professional students

Continue Reading

DeKALB, Ill. - More than 2,100 students received their bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees from Northern Illinois University in May. Included among the graduates was Myles Jefferson of Godfrey, IL , who earned a Bachelor of Science in Political Science - Public Law. About Northern Illinois University Northern Illinois University is a student-centered, nationally recognized public research university with a global network of nearly 260,000 alumni. With expertise that benefits its region, the country and the world, NIU offers more than 170 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs across seven colleges: Business, Education, Engineering and Engineering Technology, Health and Human Sciences, Law, Liberal Arts and Sciences, and Visual and Performing Arts. Through its main campus in DeKalb and education centers for students and working professionals in Naperville and Rockford, NIU serves a diverse and international student body of over 15,400. The 16 NIU Huskies Division

Continue Reading

FERGUSON, Mo. - One person is dead after a shooting at a Home Depot in Ferguson Wednesday morning. Officers received a report of a shooting at The Home Depot in the 10900 block of New Halls Ferry Rd. just after 11 a.m. According to police, a physical altercation broke out for about a minute between [...]

SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission (IGAC) has appointed Tracey B. Fleming as its next Director, effective July 1, 2025. Fleming succeeds Dr. Mary Milano, who is retiring after nearly 20 years of distinguished service leading the agency. Fleming has served as Executive Director of the Illinois Human Rights Commission for the past five years, where he championed reforms to increase agency efficiency and effectiveness, while supporting strengthened protections against unlawful discrimination for people across the state. A seasoned public servant, Fleming brings a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to equality, disability rights, and inclusive leadership. “Tracey Fleming has devoted his career to advancing justice and fairness for Illinoisans,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “I commend the Commission for selecting a leader of his caliber and offer my sincere thanks to Dr. Mary Milano, whose tenure leaves a powerful legacy of dignity,

Continue Reading

ST. LOUIS - The National Weather Service in St. Louis has issued a tornado watch for parts of Illinois and Missouri as thunderstorms move through the region on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. NWS meteorologist Lydia Jaja said the environment is favorable for tornado development due to a combination of warm temperatures, high humidity, and wind shear. Thunderstorms are currently affecting northeast Missouri and are expected to continue through noon. Additional storms may develop along an outflow boundary from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., primarily over southeast Missouri and southwest Illinois. Some of the afternoon storms could become severe. “The primary threat from severe storms today is damaging winds,” Jaja said. “Large hail and tornadoes are also possible.” Residents are urged to have multiple ways to receive warnings and to stay alert. “It is legitimate and stay alert and stay careful,” Jaja said.

Continue Reading

Federal agents with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested Brad Lander, a St. Louis native and a New York City mayoral candidate, on Tuesday outside an immigration courthouse.

EDWARDSVILLE --- Makenzie Rayfield, who was a junior for the Alton High School softball team, had a good season for a young Redbird team, and was often the rock for the team when things got difficult. For the season, Rayfield was 5-17 in the circle, allowing 156 runs, 99 earned, on 166 hits in 101.1 innings pitched, having an ERA of 6.84, walking 52 and striking out 86. She also hit .203, with no homers and six RBIs. Rayfield is an Auto Butler Female Athlete of the Month. The Redbirds hung in and both worked and played hard all season, which ended with a 7-22 record, and in a postgame interview, felt good about her team's efforts in the game. "I'm feeling pretty good," Rayfield said. "I think we did good as a team altogether, and I think we worked hard to keep them where we kept them, for the most part." Although the Redbirds' season wasn't the best, the team persevered and grew as a team all season. "I feel like we had a lot of freshmen coming into the varsity season early,"

Continue Reading

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today participated in a spotlight forum entitled “The Big Beautiful Betrayal—Working Folks Pay While the Mega Rich Profit.” The forum, which was hosted by U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Chris Murphy (D-CT), focused on how the Republican tax bill funds massive tax breaks for the ultrawealthy by making the largest cuts in history to health care and food assistance programs that Americans rely on. During the hearing, Durbin questioned witnesses about Republicans’ false argument that SNAP and food assistance programs, which offers nutrition assistance to 42 million Americans, are riddled with fraud or waste, especially given the critical, but modest, average SNAP benefit of $6 per day. “I asked my staff, ‘how does a person apply for SNAP, food stamps, in my home state of Illinois?’ They handed me a 19-page application. Nineteen page application for $6 a day. And the twentieth

Continue Reading

The pro-Israel lobbying group has sent a flurry of communications to members of Congress, citing specific language for them to parrot in support of Israel’s strikes on Iran.

CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 13 attorneys general, issued guidance affirming the necessity and legality of environmental justice initiatives. The guidance reinforces that despite the Trump administration’s recent efforts to brand these critical activities as illegal, public and private entities can still lawfully engage in environmental justice work to ensure a healthy environment for all people to live, play, work, learn and worship. “Efforts to advance environmental justice remain legal and essential to ensuring all communities have the opportunity to thrive,” Raoul said. “My office is committed to addressing environmental justice issues throughout Illinois, and I proudly join with my fellow attorneys general to support and defend this important work throughout the country.” In their guidance , Raoul and the attorneys general acknowledge that evidence-based studies and lived experience demonstrate that communities

Continue Reading

I’m old enough to remember Republicans claiming that any lawsuit against a Republican was “lawfare” and political persecution. But, as with so many things in the modern MAGA GOP, the reason they said such things was because, given the chance, they would totally seek to engage in actual political persecution and lawfare against anyone who […]

EDWARDSVILLE – The City of Edwardsville is taking advantage of a once-a-century opportunity to celebrate 62025 Day – the date that the City’s ZIP code and the calendar align. The festivities will take place this Friday, June 20, 2025, in City Park and include a concert, food, games, a commemorative overhead group photo and a charity pie-eating contest. “We couldn’t let this date pass without celebrating with some fun activities for the whole community,” Mayor Art Risavy said. “It will be a great day to visit and enjoy some of our terrific businesses in the 62025 ZIP code and then enjoy an evening in City Park.” Edwardsville’s 62025 Day celebration will begin at 5:30 p.m. in City Park, 101 S. Buchanan Street. Visitors can picnic in the park, taking advantage of a variety of local food and beverage trucks that will be set up on East Park Street adjacent to City Park. Visitors also could bring carryout from area restaurants and food

Continue Reading

A St. Louis couple has been charged with first-degree endangering the welfare of a child after their five-month-old son died in 2022 due to severe injuries suffered from a fall and head injury.

Grateful Dead fans will once again have the chance to head to the theaters to see their favorite band on the big screen, and this time the event will be…

Source

JERSEYVILLE - The Madison County Catholic Charities will be hosting a Christmas in July Trivia Night fundraiser on Saturday, July 19, 2025. This unseasonably festive event at the Jerseyville KC Hall will put your knowledge of holiday movies and traditions to the test! Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and the event will run from 7:00 - 11:00 p.m. Your holiday knowledge could score you a cash prize if you are our first-place winner. There will also be special prizes for the ugliest sweater and best table decorations. Try your luck with our raffle baskets and a 50/50 drawing! Feel free to bring your own snacks! Soft drinks provided, alcoholic beverages available for purchase. Tickets are $20 per person or $120 for a table of six. Call 618.462.0634 ext. 221 with any questions, or to order your tickets today. R.S.V.P. by Friday, July 11th. “Our fundraisers provide us with critical funding to help meet the needs of our clients” said Denise Burton, Area Director of Madison County Catholic

Continue Reading