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Two suspects have been charged in the deadly shooting of 17-year-old Romel White on Dec. 23, 2024.

GLEN CARBON – Following are the full High Honor Roll and Honor Roll lists for the second semester of the 2024-2025 school year at Father McGivney Catholic High School: High Honor Roll is awarded to students with a 4.0 or greater weighted GPA. 12th grade: Tyler Ahring, Kylie Becker, Julia Behrmann, Liam Boeving, Aaron Broadwater, David Carroll, Jane Cummins, Joseph Feldhaus, Molly Foppe, Lillian Gilbertson, Milania Harris, Brynn Hawkins, Mason Holmes, Leah Hopfinger, Levi Huber, Sabrina Ivnik, Kannon Kamp, Chase Kelley, Andrew Kleinheider, Rachel Kretzer, Emma Mathews, Sophia Mineman, Emily Moody, Alivia Peck, Caroline Rakers, Gracelyn Ratchford, Olivia Rodgers, Elena Rybak, Carissa Speight, Evelyn Sturdivant, Spencer Sundberg, Justin Terhaar, Lily Terrell, Isabella Venarsky, Courtney Vrenick 11th grade: Natalie Beck, Elise Bishop, Madilyn Collignon, Gretchen Ertel, Kaitlyn Foppe, Anastasia Hasenstab, Chase Jansen, Erin Kretzer, Grace Lubeck, Andrew Nohl, Zoe Oller,

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SPRINGFIELD, IL – Following the passage of Governor JB Pritzker’s seventh consecutive balanced budget, the State of Illinois today highlighted a historic $500 million investment in site readiness—marking a bold step forward in transforming unused state properties into hubs of economic opportunity. This investment—which represents the largest site readiness investment in state history—will prepare sites across the state to attract new industries, create jobs, and bring new life to communities that have long been impacted by shuttered or unused facilities. The Site Readiness initiative includes two major components: $300 million for the “Surplus to Success” program led by the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS), which will prepare idle state-owned properties for private development. $200 million for the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) to expand its existing Site Readiness programs

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Police (ISP) is proud to announce the deployment of a new state-of-the-art command vehicle designed to improve emergency response coordination, enhance public safety, and provide crucial on-site support during critical incidents across the state. The command vehicle was provided by the U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Radiological Security. The new command vehicle, a 2025 Freightliner, replaces an 18-year-old vehicle with antiquated technology. The new command vehicle is equipped with high-definition cameras and monitors, state-of-the-art communications technology, real-time data access, and dual slide outs for a large conference room. It will serve as a central hub for ISP officers during emergencies such as natural disasters, large-scale accidents, public events, and search-and-rescue operations. "This command vehicle gives us the ability to respond faster, coordinate more effectively, and better serve our communities during critical incidents,"

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The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department are now investigating a case they have classified as a homicide after a man's death last week.

ROODHOUSE – Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced that a Roodhouse, Illinois man was sentenced to 10 years in prison for possessing child sexual abuse material. The case is part of Raoul’s ongoing work, in collaboration with federal law enforcement agencies and local law enforcement officials throughout Illinois, to apprehend offenders who download and trade child sexual abuse images online. Ethan T. Seaton, 20, was sentenced Tuesday by Greene County Circuit Court Judge Zachary Schmidt after previously pleading guilty to two counts of Class 2 felony possession of child pornography. “This sentence sends the message that offenders who commit these horrific crimes will be held accountable,” Raoul said. “My office will continue to collaborate with law enforcement officers throughout the state to protect children from exploitation and secure justice for survivors.” Raoul’s investigators, along with officers from the Roodhouse Police Department

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ALTON - The Wedge Powered by SIUE announces its June programming lineup designed to empower small businesses, foster community connections, and drive regional economic development. The events offer practical tools, expert insights, and collaborative opportunities for entrepreneurs, community leaders, and residents across the Metro East region. As part of AltonWorks' community revitalization efforts and leveraging SIUE's academic excellence, The Wedge brings together entrepreneurs, researchers, and professionals under one roof, providing a dynamic center for ideation, innovation and community engagement. “A key feature of The Wedge programming is that it is accessible to a wide variety of people,” said J. Scot Heathman, CEO of The Wedge. "From the curious minds exploring what's possible to the experienced professionals ready to mentor the next generation, we're creating a space where every idea and dream has room to grow." The Wedge Open House & Networking Event Thursday,

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Never give up. That’s the unofficial motto of the Republican party pretty much everywhere in the nation. No matter how many rights you violate, court decisions you lose, and public criticism you receive, always remember, you’re in the for the long haul. It is your (allegedly) God-given right to take away other people’s rights and […]

Don't stop believin' that you can own something from former Journey singer Steve Perry's personal archives.Handwritten lyrics to the Journey classics "Don't Stop Believin'" and "Faithfully," as well as Perry's solo…

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A registered sex offender was caught working as a youth coach last week in Chesterfield, approximately one year after being busted for the same crime.

GODFREY – The Village of Godfrey may soon have new rules on the books concerning food trucks. An ordinance outlining rules and regulations for food trucks received a first reading at Tuesday night’s Village Board meeting. The item will be given a second and final reading before coming up for a vote at the board’s next meeting on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. Godfrey seeks to clarify its legal language concerning food trucks, as the rules are currently too vague to properly regulate these businesses and meet the village’s health and safety needs, according to the ordinance. If passed, operators of “portable vending establishments,” including food trucks, push carts, and kiosks, would be required to pay a fee to obtain a license to operate from the village. The exact amount of these fees will be established in a future resolution. The ordinance also regulates where food trucks can be located - if passed, they would only be allowed in B-1, B-2, B-4 o

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Ally Sentnor and Lynn Biyendolo each scored two goals and the United States beat Jamaica 4-0 after the team honored longtime defender Becky Sauerbrunn.

ALTON - Alton’s Knights of Columbus has an impressive history, and their work continues to be just as important as when they were founded 125 years ago. Richard R. Ruedin recently stopped by “Our Daily Show!” with C.J. Nasello to talk about the Knights of Columbus organization and their work throughout the Alton area. The K/Cs frequently volunteer in the community to give back. “We’re active and supporting things,” Ruedin said. “We are invisible in many ways, but we’re working behind the scenes for the City of Alton and the community.” The Alton K/Cs support St. Mary’s Catholic Church and St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. This “dual church council” is “unusual,” Ruedin said, but the members are eager to help both churches by volunteering their time and organizing events. For example, the K/Cs recently raised over $20,000 to assist St. Peter and Paul Church with renovations. They also

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ST. LOUIS – June marks National Dairy Month, and Maggie Nosic is encouraging you to raise a glass of milk! She discusses the history of dairy month, why it’s celebrated, and the nutritional benefits.