GLEN CARBON — The Village of Glen Carbon announces the upcoming retirement of Village Administrator Jamie Bowden, who will conclude his nearly 15 years of service to the community following a planned transition period. Bowden, who will reach his 15th employment anniversary with the Village in October, has announced his intent to retire from his role as Village Administrator. His retirement marks the conclusion of a career dedicated to public service and supporting the continued growt
CHICAGO – As temperatures rise across Illinois and families head to pools, lakes, beaches and splash pads to stay cool, the Illinois Department of Children and Family Servies (DCFS) is reminding caregivers to use a simple life-saving strategy to help keep children safe around water: designate a Water Watcher. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 4; and the second leading cause of unintentional injury
WEST ALTON, Mo. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Rivers Project Office said Lincoln Shields Recreation Area will temporarily close beginning at 6 a.m. Friday, July 17, for the Alton Powerboat Nationals. The recreation area in West Alton will reopen at 7 a.m. Monday, July 20, according to the Rivers Project Office. The closure applies to Lincoln Shields Recreation Area and Lincoln Shields Access Area, the agency said. For more information, the Rivers Project Office can be reached
Patrick Sloan was 18 when he was accused of painting swastikas, the phrase “wite power,” racial slurs and other hate symbols on two Affton school buildings in March 2025.
Consumers are unlikely to see any relief in gas and electric bills as utilities proposed more than $18 billion in rate hikes across the country over the first half of the year. The consumer advocacy group PowerLines reported that utilities asked regulators for a record $9.2 billion in cumulative rate increases during the second quarter […]
On This Day, July 15, 2009…Paul McCartney performed a surprise show on the Ed Sullivan Theater marquee in New York.McCartney was at the theater to appear on The Late Show…
ST. LOUIS - St. Louis Metropolitan Police District 5 detectives are asking for the public’s help identifying and locating people wanted for questioning in connection with a June 19 shooting in St. Louis’ Wells/Goodfellow neighborhood that left a 22-year-old man wounded, authorities said Tuesday, July 14, 2026. According to information released July 14, 2026, detectives said the shooting happened shortly before 1:30 p.m. June 19, 2026, in the 5800 block of Selber Court. A preliminary
EDWARDSVILLE - The Cross-River Crime Task Force seized illegal firearms and narcotics and made numerous arrests during a countywide deployment Friday, July 10, 2026, in Madison County, authorities said, as officers from multiple local agencies worked alongside state and federal partners. Among the arrests were individuals found in possession of firearms and illegal narcotics, including fentanyl and methamphetamine, according to the task force. Officers also located and arrested several fugitives
The two Republican lawmakers competing to succeed Missouri Senate Majority Leader Tony Luetkemeyer seem to agree on almost everything. State Reps. Sean Pouche and Mike Jones voted the same way more than 80% of the time during this year’s legislative session, according to analysis of House floor votes by The Independent. Both are endorsed by […]
Green Door Art Gallery in Presents “Bee” Intrigued July 8 - August 19! The exhibit features Patrice Aitch - Glass Alison Bozarth - Mixed Media 2D Marilyn Callahan - Pastels […]
Early recordings made by David Bowie, made before he became the artist the world would come to know, are set to be released in September.The Shel Talmy Recordings is made up of…
WASHINGTON — The Department of Homeland Security Tuesday ordered U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to cease vehicle-related enforcement stops, following the deadly shootings of two men in their vehicles, according to multiple media reports. A DHS spokesperson did not respond directly to States Newsroom’s question about what was characterized in some reports as a new […]
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