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Bruce Springsteen is turning 75 in September, and he wants fans to know that he has no plans to slow down.During his show in Philadelphia Friday night, The Boss addressed…

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EDWARDSVILLE - As the fall season approaches, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is gearing up for an exciting Homecoming & Family Weekend, Oct. 2-5, 2024. This year’s theme, Celebrate Cougar Nation, emphasizes the outstanding contributions of SIUE’s students, faculty, staff and alumni, all of whom have made a significant impact on the University and community. “Homecoming is a premier event for the Alumni Association,” said Maggie Krumwiede, PharmD ’05, ’09 and president of the SIUE Alumni Association. “It provides a great opportunity for us to invite back alumni from every decade to celebrate our stellar school and it's a great way to showcase some of our athletic teams. Between all of our events, there's something for the whole family!” This year, the weekend promises to be more vibrant than ever, with three signature events set to bring exciting dimensions to the celebration: COUGARFEST – Rock the Quad, Cougars Unleashed

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The state constitution now requires regulators to put more rules in place to protect children from accidental consumption and poisoning.

GODFREY - Lewis and Clark Community College’s upcoming Resource & Wellness Fair will offer various health, wellness and community resources to help Riverbend residents thrive. This year’s event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 10, in The Commons, on the college’s Godfrey Campus. It is free and open to the public. “This year’s fair is an expansion of the college’s annual Wellness Fair,” said L&C Counselor Terri Austin, who is helping to spearhead the event. “One of the key directions of the college’s strategic plan focuses on building a transparent and inclusive campus culture and building community collaborations. We saw this event as an opportunity to work toward both while promoting physical and mental wellness.” Attendees can also prepare for flu season by getting a flu shot at the event. Vaccines are free with most insurance, though self-pay will also be accepted. This clinic is sponsored by the L&C

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EAST ALTON - The National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC) is celebrating the success of the NGRREC Wetlands Collaborative in obtaining funding for research, education and outreach. NGRREC received $1,457,000 and collaborated with the Illinois Natural History Survey (INHS) for an additional $444,000, bringing the total amount of funding approved over the past two months to $1,901,000. “We’re excited by the early success of the Wetlands Collaborative in obtaining funding from a variety of external sources aimed at evaluating wetland quality on public and private lands across Illinois,” Terrestrial Wildlife Ecologist John Crawford said. Crawford said the primary focus is to provide actionable information on wetland sustainability and conservation to land managers, policymakers and the general public. This funding will help jump-start those efforts. Project Title: Assessment of Populations and Management Techniques for the Threatened

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The City of Manchester announced police chief Scott Will's resignation following an internal investigation.

“We would never walk away,” said family company chairman David Hoffmann. “We have zero plans to exit Augusta."

Missouri is among the riskiest places to drive due to its high rate of car thefts, road rage and fatal crashes, the report said. Only one state ranked higher.

BRIDGETON, MO. - It was a rough start to the week for a driver in Bridgeton as a vehicle crashed into two garages on Boston Farm Drive on Monday morning. First responders say the driver crashed into the garage of the house across the street when backing out of their own driveway. Then, they pulled [...]

Evergy confused and angered its Missouri customers in 2023 when it rolled out time-of-use rates that meant prices would run highest when people use the most electricity. Missourians, especially those on fixed incomes, complained of high costs and having to choose between things like groceries and their medications or powering their homes during peak hours. […]

Clarksville, Tennessee, makes for a great family getaway, with outdoor adventures, arts, history, and casual dining.

St. Elizabeth’s Adult Day Care Centers is meeting growing needs for adult care and providing a haven for compassionate care.

ALTON - The Alton Food Truck Fest at the Alton Amphitheater was another success on Saturday, August 24, 2024. Dan Herkert, of the Alton Amphitheater Commission, said the Food Truck Festival featured new and returning favorites offering a wide variety of enticing food options and musical entertainment by the upbeat Rock Mafia. “It has turned into one of the biggest food truck festivals in the Midwest,” Herkert said. “It was a little on the warm side, but a great breeze blew, so it was comfortable. There was a lot of great food and music. We couldn’t be more thrilled with it. We were thrilled with the effort of the city staff and the amphitheater commission members to produce another successful event.” This is a list of the food trucks: Cajun Seduction Doughboy’s Wood Fired Pizza Duchess Royal Fire & Ice G Burrito Go Gyro Go Grace Chicken & Fish Jive Turkey The Moobile Mr. Noodle Pig On A Wing Scoops of Joy The Sweet Side Takozz

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GODFREY - A vehicle collided with the front doors of a building in Madison County on Friday afternoon, Aug. 23, 2024, but thankfully caused no injuries, according to local authorities. The crash occurred in the Monticello Plaza area of Godfrey at an Edward Jones office. Marcos Pulido, Chief Deputy of the Madison County Sheriff's Office, stated that the incident occurred at approximately 1:12 p.m. on Friday. Deputies responded to the scene to handle the traffic crash. "Preliminary investigation revealed that while a driver was slowing, she mistakenly pressed the gas pedal instead of the brake pedal, causing the vehicle to collide with the front doors of this building," Pulido said.

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CAHOKIA HEIGHTS – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that pavement repairs on southbound Interstate 255 between Illinois 15 and Illinois 157 in St. Clair County will require lane closures over several weekends. Throughout construction, at least one lane will remain open at all times. The pavement repairs started Friday, Aug. 23, at 7 p.m. The two left lanes of southbound I-255 between Illinois 15 and Illinois 157 will be closed. One of the southbound lanes reopened by 6 a.m. Monday, Aug. 26. This advance work is part of a $65.4 million project, made possible by Gov. JB Pritzker’s Rebuild Illinois capital program, to resurface I-255 throughout St. Clair County. Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. Drivers are urged to reduce speed, be alert for changing conditions, obey all construction signage, and refrain from using mobile devices while approaching and traveling through the work zone. Ove

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Drivers commuting during school hours may be impacted by this traffic.