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PONTOON BEACH – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that nightly ramp closures at the Interstate 270/Illinois 111 interchange in Madison County will begin, weather permitting, at 9 p.m. Monday, April 21, 2025. The closures are necessary for pavement patching. Each ramp will be closed for one night and reopen by 5 a.m. the following morning. All ramps will remain open daily between 5 a.m. and 9 p.m. throughout the project. The anticipated order of ramp closures is: Northbound Illinois 111 to eastbound I-270 Westbound I-270 to southbound Illinois 111 Westbound I-270 to northbound Illinois 111 Southbound Illinois 111 to eastbound I-270 Motorists should expect delays and are encouraged to use alternate routes during these closures. Drivers are urged to reduce speed, be alert for changing conditions, obey all construction signage, and refrain from using mobile devices while approaching and traveling through the work zone. For IDOT District 8 updates,

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CHICAGO - Governor JB Pritzker, Illinois Office of Firearm Violence Prevention (OFVP) officials, legislators, and community leaders convened today to recognize progress made to reduce gun violence in Chicago and Illinois due in part to the Peacekeeper Program. The State of Illinois adopted this model in 2023 as a strategy of the OFVP. A recent Northwestern University evaluation report found a 41% reduction of gun violence rates in Chicago and Cook County suburban hotspots targeted by the program. “Corner by corner, block by block, and neighborhood by neighborhood – we are freeing our communities from the age-old patterns of crime and violence,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “From Day One, violence intervention and reduction has been a focus of my administration, and I established the Office of Firearm Violence Prevention and worked with the General Assembly to pass the Reimagine Public Safety Act to organize and support efforts such as these exactly because I believe

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From Euclid to Vandeventer, neighbors and leaders are coming together to reimagine the stretch of Delmar that runs through the city’s central corridor.

ALTON/BETHALTO/EDWARDSVILLE/GODFREY - As the Riverbend community celebrates Easter, Schnucks and Dierbergs encourage you to get everything you need from their stores ahead of time. All Schnucks locations will be closed on Sunday, April 20, 2025. In a statement, Schnucks said they decided to close stores so that their employees could enjoy the holiday. “All Schnucks stores will be closed on Easter Sunday, April 20 so that our teammates can spend time with their families and loved ones,” Schnucks said. “Stores will reopen at their normally scheduled time on Monday, April 21.” For more information about this, visit their official website at Schnucks.com . On their official Facebook page , Edwardsville's Dierbergs Markets location said they will also be closed on Easter Sunday. The store will reopen at 6 a.m. on Monday, April 21, 2025.

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SPRINGFIELD — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released updated data revealing that autism spectrum disorder (ASD) now affects approximately 1 in 31 children in the United States—an increase from the previous estimate of 1 in 36. Experts attribute this rise not to a surge in incidence, but to improved diagnostic tools, heightened awareness, and more inclusive screening practices that are helping identify children earlier and across a broader spectrum of communities. “This updated prevalence reflects the strides we’ve made as a society in understanding autism,” said Erica Duijzer, Chief Operating Officer of Hope Clinical Care. “Early and accurate diagnosis is critical—it paves the way for timely interventions that can transform the developmental path for individuals on the spectrum.” The CDC report underscores positive trends in early detection, with more children being diagnosed at younger ages

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detained Jose Mora, 57, before he was arrested on suspicion of five counts of child molestation.

Like labels on cigarettes, opponents say fossil fuel warnings could change attitudes. Others call it gasoline “shaming.”

Strong to severe storms impacted the region overnight and early this morning but the severe threat is lower as we move through the day and the front settles to our south. Waves of rain and some thunder will continue on and off, maybe becoming less widespread for the afternoon and evening. Temperatures will stay cooler, [...]

Less than ONE week to go until we hold our Flea Market which will take place on Saturday, May 17th … MoreLPNA Flea Market – 2025

Paige Spears was recently released from prison, thanks to the "Brighter Side of Blue” podcast.

Ben Polson died in the line of duty three years ago when the roof of a vacant building collapsed on him.

Part of Cass Avenue near 17th Street is closed due to a sinkhole opening up across almost an entire lane.

Two weeks ago, a firefighter from Franklin County died while responding to a call during flash flooding. Now, the teen's parents plan to carry on their son's legacy.

Former Missouri Congressman Billy Long received $137,000 in campaign contributions — just enough to pay off a personal loan to his campaign — soon after he was tapped to lead the Internal Revenue Service. Some of the donations are connected to companies that will be policed by the agency Long has been nominated to run. […]

"It was the scariest time of our lives. Those dogs came out of nowhere," recalled Markeisha Eberhart.

Cara Spencer's politics may not be any more centrist, but Republicans in Jeff City should find a lot to like in her initial rhetoric. She and the city's new comptroller have a chance to mend the government's relationship with the state.