EDWARDSVILLE — Madison County names Jessica Dudley as its new Chief County Assessment Officer. “Jessica brings a strong record of service and professionalism to this position,” Madison County Board Chairman Chris Slusser said. “Her background as Jarvis Township Assessor and her certification as a Certified Illinois Assessing Officer give her the experience and credibility needed to lead the office.” Dudley oversees the county’s property assessment system, which provides the foundation for funding local schools and government services. She works with township assessors to maintain accurate property values, coordinates with the Board of Review during the appeals process, and administers exemptions for seniors, veterans and homeowners. Before taking on the countywide role, Dudley served as the Jarvis Township Assessor, a position she’s held since 2014. “She’s committed to serving the residents with fairness, transparency
On an extended segment for the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, Congressman Mark Alford discussed Corporation for Public Broadcast defunding, town hall meetings, the One Big Beautiful Bill and redistricting.
WASHINGTON — The Federal Emergency Management Agency could look significantly different by next year’s hurricane season, with state and local governments shouldering more of the responsibility for natural disaster response and recovery. Members of both political parties have long criticized FEMA, but a bipartisan bill moving along in Congress combined with President Donald Trump’s disdain […]
A dance production set to Sting’s music is coming to Blu-ray.Message in a Bottle, which debuted in London in February 2020 and toured the U.K., Europe and North America, will be released…
The woman, who filed under the pseudonym Jane Doe, was 63 when attacked in December 2022 at the SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital on Clayton Road, the suit says.
ST. LOUIS — Dr. Stuart Kornfeld, a groundbreaking medical researcher and longtime professor of medicine at Washington University, died Sunday in St. Louis from complications of Parkinson’s disease. He was 88.
In an unanimous decision, the St. Charles City Council approved on Friday a ban on zoning changes or building permits for data centers until Aug. 22 next year.
Earlier this year, an Army helicopter collided with a passenger plane over the Potomac River in Washington, DC. All sixty-seven people aboard both vehicles were killed. While the FAA focused its investigation on the failures that led to this mid-air collision, local investigators in Virginia were somehow far more concerned about identifying who had leaked […]
ST. LOUIS - Former St. Louis Cardinals and Washington Nationals broadcaster Bob Carpenter, is retiring at the end of the 2025 MLB season, and he will be honored by the Nationals during a pregame ceremony on Saturday, Sept. 27. Carpenter, now 72, announced his retirement from the booth in March. He spent 10 seasons on [...]
ALTON – The Wedge is proud to welcome Jacqueline Reyes as its new Marketing & Communications Specialist. A student at Principia College and a first-generation college attendee, Jacqueline brings with her a strong mix of creativity, digital marketing experience, and a passion for connecting with people. Originally from California, Jacqueline is currently a senior at Principia studying Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing and a minor in Art History. She has a growing portfolio of experience, from managing social media campaigns and building websites, to organizing campus events and helping fellow students with career planning. At The Wedge, she’ll be supporting marketing and storytelling efforts, helping to grow The Wedge’s visibility through digital content and media, while assisting with programming and promotion—engaging both current members and the broader Riverbend community. “Jackie has a great mix of curiosity and initiative,”
On this day, Aug. 22, 1876, voters headed to the polls and set the stage for a locally historic event known as "The Great Divorce," splitting St. Louis City from St. Louis County.
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