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BELLEVILLE — The identities of a Belleville woman and child who were killed Sunday when a vehicle crashed into a home were released Monday by authorities. Shavonne Green, 35, and Torianna Bohanna, 4, were pronounced dead at the scene in the 100 block of South 8th Street, according to St. Clair County Coroner Calvin Dye Sr. Green was pronounced dead at 11:44 a.m., and Bohanna at 11:46 a.m., Dye said. On August 11, 2024, at approximately 9:11 a.m., Belleville Police responded to the 100 block of South 8th Street following reports of a vehicle collision that resulted in a structure fire. Upon arrival, officers found a fully involved structure fire and managed to rescue one juvenile male from the building. However, Green and Bohanna were located deceased inside the residence after the fire was extinguished. Preliminary information at the scene indicated that a person of interest fled on foot. Belleville Police, along with several assisting agencies, quickly canvassed the area.

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EDWARDSVILLE – State Senator Erica Harriss has partnered with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) to help bring professional licensing assistance to the Metro East. “A top constituent issue at my office has been the delays and challenges with IDFPR,” said Senator Harriss. “While my office has had success in working alongside this state agency as they navigate transitioning to a more modern system, it made sense to bring them to our area to further assist those having trouble with their applications.” The IDFPR is Illinois’ primary regulatory agency, responsible for ensuring that professional licenses—covering a wide range of fields including healthcare, social work, and business—meet the state’s legislative and regulatory requirements. "We're fortunate to have so many skilled professionals in the Metro East," Senator Harriss added. "It's our responsibility as a state to ensure that licenses

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One of the St. Louis region's largest private companies and its largest homebuilder has appointed its first female president.

ALTON - In the most recent episode of “You’re Beautiful,” host Brian Trust spoke about his relationship with God and his reasons for starting the “You’re Beautiful” show. The show just celebrated its tenth episode. You can watch or listen at 2 p.m. on Thursdays at RiverBender.com/Beautiful . Trust explained that he decided to start the podcast because he was overwhelmed by peace, joy and love once he developed a relationship with Jesus Christ. He wanted to share those feelings with the community. “When you see this infectious glow, people are like, ‘Yo, Trust, what drugs are you on?’ Man, I’m high on Jesus,” he joked. “I started a relationship with Jesus. Why do I have to wait to know the Bible or the scripture to share this with you? If you want to know what I’m doing, glory be to God, guys, and that’s honest to God why I’m doing this show.” Trust is open about his newness

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COLLINSVILLE – The new Caseyville Elementary School opened its doors with a ribbon cutting and open house on Monday, Aug. 5, 2024. This event marked the first public viewing of the new building, which welcomes students for the 2024-25 school year starting Wednesday, August 14, 2024. The newly designed Caseyville Elementary School offers an ADA-compliant, state-of-the-art learning environment. The facility includes larger classrooms, adequate space for support services, a modern gym/cafeteria, a dedicated conference room, improved restrooms, and enhanced air quality. The organized pick-up and drop-off areas aim to improve traffic flow around the school during peak times. A prominent feature of the lobby is a large mural with images of Caseyville students and positive messages in both English and Spanish, reflecting the community's spirit. The original Caseyville Elementary, constructed in 1935 with subsequent additions in 1948 and 1951-61, was located on a four-acre property

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EDWARDSVILLE – Wang Gang Asian Eats, a long-standing Pan-Asian restaurant located at 1035 Century Drive in Edwardsville, has closed its doors after more than 14 years of service. The announcement was made through a statement on the business’s door and Facebook page. “Due to unforeseen circumstances out of our control, Wang Gang is now closed. Thank you for the 14-plus years of support and patronage that has allowed us to be a bigger part of the community,” the statement read. Wang Gang was known for its contemporary take on Pan-Asian cuisine, offering a variety of dishes including noodles, stir-fry, bánh mì sandwiches, and global burgers. Edwardsville Mayor Art Risavy commented on the closure, noting that he had not been contacted by the restaurant’s ownership regarding the decision. “The business has been a long-time staple in the Edwardsville community,” Risavy said. The closure marks the end of an era for the local dining

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Closet Factory brings custom craftsmanship to laundry rooms and kitchen pantries.

Enjoy a unique combined dining and concert atmosphere. Plus, see City Winery’s upcoming August and September shows.

It's apple-solutely the best time of the year at Eckert's! Here is when Gala, Honeycrisp, Granny Smith and other apple varieties will be ripe for picking.

CHICAGO - Today, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced $15 million in funding for 33 organizations across Illinois for the Job Training and Economic Development Program (JTED). JTED provides workforce training and wrap-around services to help bolster equitable workforce recovery for Illinoisans struggling to gain meaningful employment. As part of Illinois' workforce recovery efforts, JTED grants focus on helping increase employment among workers and industries hardest hit by COVID-19. “As we continue to bounce back from the pandemic, my administration remains committed to an equitable workforce recovery that uplifts every worker and industry,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “With an additional $15 million in funding for the Job Training and Economic Development Program, we’re providing even more Illinoisans with the skills and support they need to succeed. From revitalizing our healthcare and tourism

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Charles R. Cross, author and prominent figure of the Seattle grunge scene, has died at age 67.In a statement, Cross' family shares that he "died peacefully of natural causes in…

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It seems to be a rather common phenomenon, but various major newspaper opinion columnists love opining on the First Amendment and free speech without ever bothering to, you know, understand them. Edward Luce, a long-term journalist and commentator, and scion of an aristocratic British family, is currently the “chief US commentator” (what a title!) for […]

The university's 10th president in its history plans to retire at the end of the coming academic year, in June 2025.

Eagles guitarist Joe Walsh has announced the lineup for the 2024 edition of his benefit concert VetsAid, which is happening Nov. 11 at UBS Arena in Queens, New York, the first time it's…

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The adult suspect shot one of his teen accomplices in the head during a shootout with the car owner, Florissant police said.

Here's the lead of a Wall Street Journal article about hourly workers: In the bowels of Boston Logan International Airport, a sign on the door of ABM Industries recently warned would-be job seekers: “WE ARE CURRENTLY NOT HIRING,” it said. “PLEASE KEEP CHECKING.” This was their premier example of an alleged slowdown in the hiring ...continue reading "How are hourly workers doing?"