GRANITE CITY – A woman from Granite City with a history of domestic violence faces a new felony charge after allegedly stabbing a domestic battery victim with a pair of scissors. Rebecca J. Furlong, 44, of Granite City, was charged on Nov. 4, 2025 with a Class 2 felony count of aggravated domestic battery. Furlong allegedly caused great bodily harm to a family or household member on April 26, 2024 by stabbing the victim with a pair of steel scissors. Charging documents state the stabbing
EDWARDSVILLE — The St. Louis Area Foodbank will host a large-scale free food distribution on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, to assist families affected by the ongoing government shutdown, disruptions to SNAP benefits, and rising inflation. The drive-thru event aims to feed 3,000 households from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Ralph Korte Stadium parking lot on the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus. Attendees will receive a variety of fresh produce, dairy, protein, and shelf-stable pantry
ALTON/GODFREY - Judy Rynders, a local travel agent, is excited to share more about her new space in Alton. Rynders previously had an office in Godfrey but has now officially moved into The Wedge in downtown Alton. She reminds clients to call her at 618-717-8085 or 618-709-6109 to schedule an appointment, and she emphasized that she is always eager to help people plan the trip of a lifetime. “It’s a job that I work 24/7,” Rynders said. “I hope people give a try and
EDWARDSVILLE - An Edwardsville fundraiser recently raised thousands of dollars for blood cancer research. Sherry Rosenberger, a local blood cancer survivor, works with Blood Cancer United to support patients with leukemia and lymphoma through the organization’s Light the Night campaign. She and co-captain Angie Key founded Team Unstoppable to support patients and research, and they had a successful evening at their “Cancer is a Drag” event at EXO Lounge last month. “My
ST. LOUIS - A man has died following a shooting on Dunnica Avenue off Grand Boulevard in South St. Louis late last night. Police responded to the scene just before 11:30 p.m., where they found the victim critically injured. Despite being transported to the hospital, the man succumbed to his injuries. Homicide detectives are actively [...]
Major battery breakthroughs seemingly happen every day, but only some of that tech ever leaves the lab. WIRED breaks down what’s actually going to change EVs and what’s just a dream.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) tonight delivered remarks celebrating the 30th anniversary of the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD). In her remarks, the Senator highlighted AAPD’s achievements over the past three decades and the progress made through their fierce, tireless advocacy, while emphasizing how far our nation still has to go to become truly accessible for all who call it home. Key quotes: “Tonight, I am honored to b
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), a member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, and combat Veteran U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth led U.S. Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA) and Joni Ernst (R-IA), as well as U.S. Representatives Eric Sorensen (D-IL-17) and Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA-02), in sending a letter to the four Senate and House leaders of the Armed Services Committees to urge them to include provisions that support Rock Island Arsenal
The coldest air of the season is arriving. Slowly falling temperatures and blustery winds out of the northwest to 30 mph will have wind chills in the mid to upper 20s with actual temperatures in the mid to upper 30s through the afternoon. A few flurries or sprinkles can't be ruled out but most remain [...]
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