Kadean Construction has realigned its executive leadership team and consolidated its operations into Industrial, Healthcare, and Commercial Business Units to strengthen the company’s long-term strategy for delivering complex projects with clarity, consistency, and early client engagement across the country. Aaron Retherford has been promoted to President of Kadean Construction, assuming select responsibilities previously held by […]
GRANITE CITY - Granite City Wrestling’s Lady Warriors hosted a girls regional tournament over the weekend, facing large brackets in a 29-team field and finishing seventh as a team while advancing three wrestlers to next weekend’s sectional competition in Virden at North Mac. The team said the regional gave the Lady Warriors “the opportunity to host girls regionals this weekend,” adding that “every girl fought extremely hard.” Granite City's coaching staff
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A St. Louis rescue puppy took home the top prize Sunday night in Animal Planet’s Puppy Bowl XXII, taking home MVP in one of animal advocacy’s biggest stages.
JACKSONVILLE — It is a rare feat for a freshman to advance high in the ranks of the Illinois High School Association postseason wrestling. However, Jersey Community High School's freshman standout Skylee Howell has done just that. Skylee is also a Sparklight Female Athlete of the Month for the Panthers. Jersey Community Unit School District No. 100 recognized Howell after she placed third in the 155-pound category of the IHSA girls wrestling regional at Jacksonville ISD o
GODFREY - Students at St. Ambrose Catholic School welcomed two exciting visitors from the St. Louis Cardinals. On Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, Cardinals announcer and former player Brad Thompson and mascot Fredbird stopped by St. Ambrose to teach students how to be good teammates. Students learned the importance of being active, being responsible, and being themselves. Principal Bob Baird noted the value of these lessons. “There’s excitement for that, but more importantly, it’s
Anthony P. Hinojosa, 33, faces three felony charges: intimidation, false report of an offense, and electronic harassment, court records and a Troy Police Department news release said.
The Police drummer Stewart Copeland has announced dates for a 2026 tour.Have I Said Too Much - The Police, Hollywood, and Other Adventures will be Copeland’s first spoken word North…
EAST ALTON - The East Alton Police Department is warning residents about a recent surge in scams targeting area citizens, urging people to stop and verify any request for money before sending it. The police department said the scams are happening in several ways, including online phishing schemes, phone calls impersonating federal agencies, and AI-generated calls designed to sound like a grandchild. “The number one rule to remember is if you receive a phone call, email, letter in the mail,
GODFREY - Illinois American Water issued an urgent boil water order Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 10, 2026, for a portion of Godfrey as crews began emergency repairs tied to a hydrant repair on Vinca Drive. The work was scheduled to begin at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, in Godfrey. Illinois American Water said residents in the affected area may experience a service interruption or low water pressure, and that repairs are expected to take about two hours. “At this time, the area indicated
EDWARDSVILLE— In an effort to ensure fair elections and strengthen election integrity, Madison County Clerk Linda Andreas is calling on the U.S. Senators who represent Illinois to support the SAVE Act. The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, also known as the SAVE Act, would require proof of citizenship to register to vote as well as presentation of an ID to cast a ballot. Andreas has written letters to U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin and U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth, urging them to support
ST. LOUIS — Today, millions of Americans serve as caregivers, supporting both young children and aging loved ones — often at the same time. Yet many lack critical lifesaving training, including how to respond in a cardiac arrest emergency. Only about one-third of U.S. adults say they feel confident and ready to act if someone goes into cardiac arrest. More than 300,000 people experience cardiac arrest outside of hospitals each year in the United States. Infants, older adults and
A LTON - YWCA Southwestern Illinois is proud to announce its 2026 Women of Distinction honorees, an extraordinary group of trailblazing leaders whose influence, innovation, and service shape communities across our region. The 2026 honorees are Lynne Burnett, Tomieka Carter, Barb Erwin, Mary Jason, Carol Morris, Debbie Sheary, Dr. Tandra Taylor, Tracy Webster-Cooley, Kathleen Wilson, Beverly Woody, and Tracy Zerwas. These accomplished women represent the very best of leadership in education,
WASHINGTON — The head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement declined during a U.S. House hearing Tuesday to apologize to the families of Alex Pretti and Renee Good, the victims of fatal shootings by immigration officers in Minneapolis last month. Top Trump administration officials, including Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, had said both Minneapolis residents […]
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