WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump agreed Tuesday evening to a two-week ceasefire with Iran, at least delaying his threat of a catastrophic attack on the country’s civilian population as he said the countries were near a long-term peace agreement. The ceasefire was negotiated with Pakistani leaders as intermediaries, Trump said in a post to his social […]
Foo Fighters' episode of the Ireland music performance series Other Voices is now streaming online via the RTÉ Player.The set includes a rendition of an unreleased song called "Of All People," which…
MADISON COUNTY – The Illinois Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting to discuss a study for the proposed improvements on Illinois 203 from Maverick Drive to Eagle Park Road in Madison County. The meeting will be held: Thursday, April 23, 2026 4-7 p.m. The Mill Events 1311 20th St., Granite City IDOT, in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration, has initiated the preliminary engineering and environmental study of Illinois 203. This section o
SPRINGFIELD — Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), Lincoln Land Community College, and the Illinois Trucking Association announced a $76,500 U.S. Department of Transportation grant to support Lincoln Land Community College’s commercial motor vehicle operator training program. The program specifically provides commercial driver’s license (CDL) training for veterans, and the USDOT funding secured by Budzinski will support education for at least 17 new students. “When
SPRINGFIELD — With the April 15 deadline quickly approaching, the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is encouraging taxpayers to file their 2025 state individual income tax returns as soon as possible and avoid waiting until the last minute, especially if filing by mail. “Filing electronically is still the fastest and most reliable way to get your return processed,” explained IDOR Director David Harris. “If you are expecting a refund, choosing direct deposit will hel
Since the New York Times published its semi-viral big profile of Medvi last week — the “AI-powered” telehealth startup that it breathlessly described as a “$1.8 billion company” supposedly run by just two brothers — I’ve had multiple friends and family members send me the article with some version of the same message: “Can you […]
SPRINGFIELD - The construction season is about to heat up, and Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza wants workers on publicly funded projects to know her office is available to help if they aren’t being paid a fair wage. The prevailing wage is set by county, designating the least amount of money and benefits a contractor is required to pay workers. Besides ensuring fair pay, these laws are also necessary to help create a level playing field and fair bidding process for all contractors on
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SPRINGFIELD – Residents may not always know what chemicals are used in their community or how to interpret the safety codes posted on certain buildings. That’s why agencies including the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA OHS), Illinois Department of Labor, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, the Illinois Fire Service Institute (ISFI), and local fire and emergency management partners monitor and manage this critical information. These
Preston Randall, 62, pleaded guilty to obtaining over $630,000 in disability and pandemic loan fraud, after falsely inflating revenue and workforce figures in his applications to the U.S. Small Business Administration.
SPRINGFIELD, IL – The tenure and tenure-track faculty who are members of the UIS United Faculty (UISUF) returned to the picket line today for Day 2 of their strike, demonstrating unwavering resolve in their fight for a fair contract. Members were again joined by students and other supporters, who offered powerful words of encouragement. U.S. Representative Nikki Budzinski (IL 13) energized the strikers, telling them: “I am so proud to stand with you. I am a union member
ALTON – A man accused of firing an antique weapon inside an Alton home during an argument has been released from custody pending felony charges. Steven A. Morgan, 65, of Alton, was charged with one count each of felon in possession of a weapon (a Class 3 felony), reckless discharge of a firearm (a Class 4 felony), and aggravated assault (a Class A misdemeanor) on March 27, 2026. Morgan allegedly possessed a Springfield Arms .45-70 caliber rifle on March 25, 2026. These rifles were produce
SPONSORED – Ponce Health Sciences University is a unique nursing program that creates a direct entry pathway into the BSN program for eligible students, rather than enrolling to a separate pre-nursing track. Located in St. Louis with a focus on preparing students to serve diverse and underserved communities, qualified high school graduates can be directly [...]
SPONSORED – Brian Sieveking (Co-Owner) and Heather Patterson (Director of Community Relations) of Detail 360 bring some inter-galactic visitors to StudioSTL. They are using The Force to help detail cars. The professionals at Detail 360 not only thoroughly clean your car, but they also offer window tinting and kitchen appliance cleaning. Detail 360 is hosting their [...]
BRIGHTON - Alex Spangler, a senior at Southwestern High School, has been named an Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Male Athlete of the Month. Alex plays baseball at Southwestern High School, wearing No. 12. He plays right field and sometimes pitches. He also played golf this past year and has done track and field in the past, and is a gifted overall athlete. “Alex loves the game of baseball and always has,” Jennifer Spangler, his mother, said, dating his interest back to Littl
ALTON - The Hayner Public Library District has a busy month ahead with a focus on helping the community and providing a space for people to come together. “We’re trying to do old-school programs and get people together and build a sense of community,” said Executive Director Mary Cordes. “That’s what the library strives to be: a community.” At 6 p.m. on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, the Alton Square Mall library branch will host a presentation titled “St.
St. Louis Cardinals Manager Oli Marmol and outfield, base running and quality control coach Jon Jay will meet and greet fans on Saturday at Schnucks in Edwardsville.
WOOD RIVER - Taven Wardein, a senior at East Alton-Wood River, is being recognized for cross country after a year in the sport that he said was defined by consistent work in practice and progress in his personal-record time. Wardein said he began running cross country at the start of his junior year and credited the team environment as a major reason he stayed with it. “What I like most about this sport is the social aspect of being with friends,” he said. “Running alongside
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