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News orgs banned from White House accuse Trump of First Amendment violation

1 month ago
WASHINGTON — The three news organizations that President Donald Trump barred from entering the White House grounds earlier this month have asked a federal judge to ensure their reporters continue to have access after a temporary restraining order expires in early October.  Attorneys for CNN, MS Now and Politico filed paperwork late Monday requesting a […]
Jennifer Shutt

Jersey Community High School to Revive 1990s Homecoming Tradition

1 month ago
JERSEYVILLE - Jersey Community High School students and the Panther Athletic Club have come together to revive a 1990s homecoming tradition. This year, for the first time since the early 2000s, students can purchase homecoming mums to give to a loved one. This tradition previously focused on football players presenting a mum to a girlfriend, cheerleader or their mothers. Now, the Panther Athletic Club (PAC) is encouraging everyone to get involved and share the mums far and wide. “We

Man accused of shooting his brother in Ferguson

1 month ago
FERGUSON, Mo. - A man was charged after allegedly shooting his brother Friday in Ferguson. According to the Ferguson Police Department, the shooting occurred in the 100 block of Anabel Avenue. When officers arrived, they found a man suffering from a single gunshot wound. Police said the victim told officers that his brother, Montel Blanks [...]
Nick Gladney

OSF Oncologist Explains How Immunotherapy Helps Fight Cancer

1 month ago
When you hear about cancer care, chemotherapy, radiation and surgery are often the terms you hear the most. But your oncologist might also recommend immunotherapy. What does my immune system have to do with all this? Can this treatment really help me? Manpreet Sandhu, MD , an OSF HealthCare oncologist, says like any treatment, immunotherapy has a lot of “it depends.” As in, it depends on each patient’s wants and needs. But, she says it’s worth approaching immunotherapy

Missing Man Last Seen At Pere Marquette Campground

1 month ago
JERSEY COUNTY — The Illinois Conservation Police asked for the public’s help on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, in locating Terry Hanson, 46, of Farmington, Mo., who was last seen nearly a week earlier at Pere Marquette Campground. Hanson was last seen around noon Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026, walking in the general area of the campground, the Illinois Conservation Police said. A missing-person report has been filed, and investigators have been unable to locate him. His family remains concerned

Katie Stuart Opposes Proposed Federal Cuts to Head Start

1 month ago
EDWARDSVILLE — State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, released the following statement in response to proposed cuts from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services aimed at “Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs,” but will effectively reduce the quality of care and support for Head Start programs nationwide: “Head Start provides multi-generational support, giving every child the opportunity to begin school on a footing equal to their peers who are fortunate

Play It Again Sports Scoreboard - Monday, Sept. 28, 2026

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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 PLAY IT AGAIN SPORTS SCOREBOARD BOYS SOCCER East Alton-Wood River 2, Greenville 1 Trenton Wesclin 10, Valmeyer 1 Mascoutah 7, Lebanon 1 Granite City 5, Civic Memorial 2 Highland 0, Columbia 0 GIRLS FLAG FOOTBALL SATURDAY'S RESULT Peoria Central 6, Belleville West 2 MONDAY'S RESULTS Edwardsville 19, Mascoutah 0 East St. Louis 42, Belleville East 7 GIRLS FIELD HOCKEY Oakville 1, Edwardsville 0 GIRLS TENNIS Granite City 6, Metro-East