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CHICAGO – The Mega Millions Jackpot for tomorrow night’s drawing has soared to $800 million - the seventh largest Mega Millions jackpot in history. However, someone in Illinois is already celebrating after snagging a cool $1 million over the weekend. The winning Mega Millions ticket was purchased at Gas Express in Chicago’s Bridgeport neighborhood, located at 501 W. 31st Street. The lucky winner matched all five numbers, 6-23-42-59-63, to win the $1 million prize in Friday night’s drawing. “I guess you can say ‘luck is in the air’ at Gas Express in Bridgeport," said Faris Saleh, owner of Gas Express. “This is the second big winning lottery ticket we’ve sold at our store this year - a $400,000 Lucky Day Lotto ticket in April and now a $1 million Mega Millions ticket – so exciting!” For selling the winning ticket, the retailer will receive a bonus of $10,000 which is one percent of the prize amount. “My employees

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Brian R. Nevils was sentenced to 18 months in prison for a conspiracy to commit mail and bank fraud in Carbondale in 2020, in which he and others used a stolen master key to gain access to mail boxes and deposit stolen checks into bank accounts.

Lenny Singh, president of Ameren Illinois, accepted an award on behalf of Ameren Illinois from the Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois, Friday night at the LeClaire Room in Edwardsville. CUTLINE: EDWARDSVILLE - Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois honored longtime supporter Ameren Illinois with the Distinguished Community Leader Award during the organization’s 2024 United We Lead Gala. The event, held at The Leclaire Room in Edwardsville, is the nonprofit’s premier event to raise funds and celebrate the powerful impact that Girl Scouts have on communities across its 40-county jurisdiction. Ameren Illinois, with an area office in Collinsville, has supported Girl Scouting generously for more than 16 years. Not only has the company donated funds, but its team has also helped deliver programming, support membership, provide mentorship, share their talent in board positions, and so much more. Currently, D-Lori Newsome-Pitts, Senior Manager of Philanthropy & Community Relations

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BELLEVILLE — The St. Clair County Sheriff's Department took part in a successful fundraising event on Saturday at Eckert's in Belleville to support BackStoppers, an organization that aids families of fallen first responders. Deputies participated in the "Dunk a Deputy" activity, drawing a significant crowd and generating substantial contributions to the cause. The "Dunk a Deputy" event offers community members the opportunity to dunk their favorite or least favorite deputy, adding an element of fun to the serious mission of supporting families affected by the loss or injury of first responders. All proceeds from the event will be donated to BackStoppers, which provides financial assistance and support to the families of police officers, firefighters, and other emergency personnel who have been killed or seriously injured in the line of duty. The Sheriff's Department expressed gratitude for the community's participation and emphasized the importance of supporting those who

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HARDIN – The Illinois Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting to discuss the study to replace the bridge that carries Illinois 16/100 over the Illinois River (Joe Page Bridge). The meeting will be held: Tuesday, Sept. 10 5-8 p.m. Calhoun High School 102 Calhoun Ave., Hardin IDOT, in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration, has initiated the Preliminary Engineering and Environmental Study of the Joe Page Bridge, which carries Illinois 16/100 over the Illinois River to connect Calhoun and Greene counties. The Phase I study will look at options for the rehabilitation or replacement of the existing bridge. The purpose of the meeting is to obtain public input on the corridors proposed for further study. Handouts and display boards of the corridors proposed to be carried forward will be available for public review, as well as information regarding engineering, land acquisition and environmental issues. Representatives from IDOT and the projec

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The new Bruce Springsteen documentary Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band premiered at the Toronto Film Festival Sunday, giving fans a behind-the-scenes look at his current tour, which kicked…

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GRANITE CITY – The Illinois Department of Transportation today, Sept. 9, 2024, announced that Illinois 3 between Niedringhaus Avenue and Rock Road in Madison County has reopened to traffic. As miscellaneous work is completed on the $7.2 million intersection replacement project, motorists can expect intermittent lane closures through the end of September. Motorists should continue to expect occasional delays and allow extra time for trips. Drivers are urged to reduce speed, obey all construction signage and refrain from using mobile devices while entering and driving through all work zones. For IDOT District 8 updates, follow us on X at @IDOTDistrict8 or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com.

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EAST ST. LOUIS – A motorcyclist was killed in a collision with a tractor-trailer on Interstate 55 in East St. Louis on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, according to St. Clair County Coroner Calvin Dye. The victim, identified as Sasa Kartalija of St. Louis, was pronounced dead at the scene by the coroner's office. The incident occurred at 12:17 p.m. when Kartalija's motorcycle crashed into the tractor-trailer while traveling southbound on I-55, north of Illinois 3 at mile marker 1, Illinois State Police reported. Following the crash, the highway was closed for more than four hours, causing significant traffic disruptions, ISP said. No further details about the cause of the crash have been released at this time. The investigation into the accident is ongoing.

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A man was charged with arson after setting a house on fire in August that was home to a mother and her two children.

The Chinese government wants the money that flows through Hong Kong. It has no desire to put up with the freedom and democracy Hong Kong has enjoyed since being freed of its colonialist overlords. The UK government exited Hong Kong only to see the Chinese government replace it as the new colonialists. The Chinese government […]

BELLEVILLE – Deeply rooted in the community and in the clients they serve — that’s the philosophy has guided Mathis, Marifian & Richter, Ltd. (MMR), from its inception 40 years ago. That mission still holds true today and has enabled the law firm to achieve tremendous success and recognition as one of Southern Illinois’ most respected practices. As the firm this year celebrates its 40th anniversary, it notes the differentiating characteristics that set MMR apart from other firms in the area, and the factors that continue to shape its future. “We certainly didn’t get where we are today by accident,” states shareholder Patrick Mathis. “The founding shareholders set out to provide businesses and individuals with a better choice in legal representation. We wanted to offer wide-ranging experience and a diverse mix of practice areas, all with a focus on the region. I’m proud to say that we’ve accomplished that goal.”

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Held in St. Francois County Jail, Dillon J. Miller, 30, was arrested Thursday after a Special Victims Unit investigation. His bond was set at $200,000.

ST. LOUIS - Mission Taco will officially begin the process of rebranding their name, the restaurant announced in a press release Monday. In the coming months, Mission Taco will rebrand their name to Session Taco after being sued for a trademark infringement by Gruma Corporation, the parent company of Mission Foods, in late 2023 for [...]

Mary Anne Curtis pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in a deal with prosecutors for exposing her 17-day-old infant son to a fatal dose of methadone in March 2022.

Illinois State Police said the car was driving on Route 111 in Jersey County when it left the roadway and struck a tree.

ALTON – Sparks Junk Removal owner Denise Sparks on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024, expressed shock at the extent of damage after a crash on the east side of her building in the 2200 block of East Broadway. The accident occurred at 9:38 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024. Sparks said there was significant damage to the east side of the structure. "It is a nightmare right now," she said. Despite the severity of the crash, she confirmed that there were no injuries. "Thankfully, there were no injuries in the accident. There is quite a bit of damage. I will now work with my insurance company as I have full coverage." Alton Police Chief Jarrett Ford said the preliminary investigation revealed that a gray Chevrolet Malibu was traveling east on East Broadway when the driver and passenger engaged in an argument. "During the course of the argument, the vehicle left the roadway and struck the Sparks Junk Removal building," he said. Ford added: "Both the driver and passenger were treated on scene fo

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