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ALTON - The Alton Powerboat Nationals will return to the Riverbend this weekend. From July 17–19, 2026, community members can enjoy the Alton Riverfront and F1 powerboat races on the Mississippi River. Tim Seebold, managing director of the races, noted that this year’s experience promises to be bigger and better than ever. “It’s going to be awesome,” he said. “Come out to Alton Riverfront Park and let’s have some fun.” The events on Friday,

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs' measure to expand investment opportunities for non-profit organizations across the state is now law after Gov. JB Pritzker recently signed the bill. Senate Bill 2968 creates the Non-Profit Investment Pool, a safe and efficient investment option allowing eligible nonprofits to make the most of available funds while reducing administrative burdens. The law is intended to help nonprofits strengthen their financial stability and maximize

Missouri State Amendments on August 4, 2026 Ballot Know before you go. Don't be confused by the ballot issues. In-Person no excuse needed absentee voting begins July 21 through August 3, and election day voting on August 4. You can find a polling place to vote early or on election day here. The following [...]

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GLEN CARBON — Father McGivney Catholic High School announced that Shea Guinn has been named one of the 2026 Young Philanthropist Award recipients by the Glennon Guild Junior Board, recognizing her leadership in school service efforts that benefited people in need. The school said Guinn earned the award for coordinating McGivney's winter coat drive and a spring Dress Down Day benefiting the Shining Star School. According to the school, her work reflected leadership, dedication and

EDWARDSVILLE – Edwardsville’s Route 66 centennial celebration is continuing this fall with a new round of events, including a three-day festival featuring concerts and events that put Illinois in the spotlight, a documentary premiere, and an interactive Route 66-themed adventure, courtesy of Madison County Transit. Beginning Friday, October 9, Edwardsville will host “A Weekend of Songs and Stories: Celebrating 100 Years of Route 66 in Illinois” as part of Great Rivers

Candy G'Sell said the three teens involved Friday night were her daughter Gabby's friends. The shooting happened at their home while the mother was away.

Buzz Eckelkamp said his father tried to be involved in any and every effort to improve the community.

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today released the following statement after President Donald Trump signed an executive order to reduce the boundaries of two national monuments—Bears Ears and Grand Staircase Escalante. In 2017, the first Trump Administration put 27 national monuments under review with the requirement they were established after 1996 and were over 100,000 acres. Then-Secretary of Interior Ryan Zinke recommended six monuments for reduction,

EAST ST. LOUIS - Miranda May is grieving the loss of her mother, grandmother, and brother after a targeted mass shooting this past weekend left five people dead and at least two others wounded, according to Illinois State Police and the East St. Louis Police Department. Authorities said the victims were shot at multiple locations in the East St. Louis area. Those who died in the shooting were identified as Cherie L. May, 49; Devin D. May, 24; Patricia A. May, 74; Quentin L. Thompson, 21; and

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) announced she will vote against the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 (NDAA) unless her amendment to end President Donald Trump’s illegal war against Iran is included. Specifically, Duckworth’s amendment would halt additional funding for offensive operations against Iran—while still allowing for self-defense, defense of allies and intelligence gathering—until the American people

WASHINGTON – In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) recognized U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham’s (R-SC) lifetime of public service following his sudden passing this weekend. “Last week, I joined several of my colleagues from the Senate and the House at the NATO Summit in Ankara, Türkiye… Last Wednesday, we had a dinner hosted by the U.S. Ambassador to Türkiye, Tom Barrack. There must have been 50 or 60 people there,

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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today introduced the Gateway Arch National Park Boundary Revision Act , bicameral legislation that would add nearly 50 acres to the Gateway Arch National Park into Illinois. Expanding the site into Illinois, including Malcolm Martin Park and East St. Louis, will promote economic development in Illinois by attracting more visitors to the Illinois side of the river. Expanding the site

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA OHS), in partnership with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and local municipalities, is promoting multiple Disaster Loan Outreach Centers (DLOCs) to assist residents and businesses impacted by the severe storms on June 10, 11 and 17, 2026. These disaster declarations cover the primary counties of Cook and LaSalle for the June 10, 11 storms and Coles and Effingham for the June

ALTON - Lydia Schrumpf has been named The Eardley Agency, LLC, Female Athlete of the Month for the Alton Redbirds, following a junior tennis season in which she posted a 23-16 overall record and earned Southwestern Conference All-Conference and Academic All-Conference honors in 2025. She is expected to be the Redbirds' top singles player in 2026. Schrumpf recorded notable wins last season over Belleville East and O’Fallon. Alton High girls tennis coach Jesse Macias said Schrumpf is expected

WASHINGTON – In a speech on the Senate floor today, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Co-Chair of the Senate Ukraine Caucus, reflected on his recent trip to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) summit in Ankara, Türkiye. During the summit, they discussed congressional support for the transatlantic relationship, the war in Iran, as well as continued Russian aggression and interference in western democracies. During his remarks, Durbin reflected on the life