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The NHL’s free agency period opens Tuesday, but most top talent is already off the market.

St. Louis Public Library's Divoll Branch will have resources for tornado victims lined up through the month of July.

The City of St. Louis has launched four new recovery programs to assist residents impacted by the May 16 tornado.

Willie Nelson’s Outlaw Music Festival, which features Bob Dylan as one of the headliners, has canceled its Tuesday show in El Reno, Oklahoma, due to what’s being described as "unforeseen circumstances.""An extreme…

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At a time when politicians on both sides reflexively call for censorship and speech policing, it’s refreshing to see someone actually defend free speech principles—especially when it would be politically easier to cave. That’s exactly what New York City Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani did when NBC’s Meet the Press tried to pressure him into […]

GRANITE CITY - Granite City School District #9 recognized two Coolidge Junior High School students recently for their achievements in track and field, qualifying for the 2025 Illinois Elementary School Association (IESA) State Track Meet and placing among the top five competitors. Payton Petrillo secured second place in the 400-meter race, while Lauren Willaredt earned fourth place in the discus event. Petrillo ran a blazing time of 58.78 for second place in the 400-meter race. Willaredt was fourth in the discus with a toss of 88-0 or 26.82 meters. The recognition of the two girls took place during a Board of Education and Administration meeting, where district leaders honored the students for their athletic accomplishments. Pictured at the event were, left to right, Board President Eric Stacy, Payton Petrillo, Lauren Willaredt, Coolidge Principal Patrick Curry, and Assistant Principal Eric Mitchell. The Granite City School District board recognition acknowledgment highlights

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These programs address urgent repair needs, provide trusted technical guidance, and protect homeowners from fraud or further damage.

In a “wraparound” amendment, a new tax on solar and wind gets dropped.

The U.S. Supreme Court declined Monday to hear Iowa Pork Producers Association’s case against a California law that mandates the amount of space livestock animals, in particular hogs, have while being raised. The Supreme Court has ruled on a previous case in favor of upholding the California law, which opponents argue puts an unfair burden on […]

The economic-impact study will help Missouri cannabis regulators determine if the state is required by law to issue additional cannabis facility licenses.

As President Donald Trump sends mixed messages about immigration enforcement, ordering new raids on farms and hotels just days after saying he wouldn’t target those industries, he has hardly mentioned the industry that employs the most immigrant laborers: construction. Nevertheless, the Trump administration is going after construction workers without legal status to meet its mass […]

A moratorium on state-based artificial intelligence laws was struck from the “Big Beautiful Bill” Monday night in a 99-1 vote in the U.S. Senate, after getting less and less popular with state and federal lawmakers, state officials and advocacy groups since it was introduced in May. The moratorium had evolved in the seven weeks since […]

EDWARDSVILLE - The Edwardsville Municipal Band will present two free summer concerts to celebrate Independence Day. The first concert will be held on Thursday, July 3 at 7:30 p.m. at the Cleaon Etzkorn Bandstand in City Park, and the second on Saturday, July 5 at 7:00 p.m. during the American Legion Fireworks celebration. Both events are free and open to everyone. The concert will feature soprano Caitlin Towell, a local vocalist who will join the band for part of the program. Audiences can look forward to familiar favorites like America the Beautiful and Battle Hymn of the Republic, as well as patriotic marches by John Philip Sousa, including Semper Fidelis, The Liberty Bell, and Stars and Stripes Forever. Additional highlights include Irving Berlin’s Songs for America, the Armed Services Medley, and National Emblem March. The program also features Clare Grundman’s Kentucky 1800 and Concord, both of which reflect on America’s folk traditions and early history. Concessions

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ALTON - Local artists have the chance to learn more about a major grant opportunity. From 12:30–1:30 p.m. on July 3, 2025, community members can come out to Jacoby Arts Center in Alton for a workshop by Company of Folk, an organization that supports the Illinois Arts Council and the Creative Projects Grant. John Gardner, Company of Folk executive director, encourages artists to come out and learn about the grant. “That’s our whole role, to make it easier for artists,” Gardner said. “One of our greatest joys is connecting artists with funding opportunities. We’re very passionate about helping artists to apply and navigate grant opportunities like this when they come.” The workshop on July 3 will inform local artists about the Creative Projects Grant through the Illinois Arts Council. This grant offers up to $12,000 to support a single arts project or professional development opportunity. As an organization, Company of Folk works with

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Something unpredictable happened during Green Day's concert in Luxembourg Monday, but in the end, Billie Joe Armstrong decided it wasn't right.As seen in fan-shot footage, Armstrong invited a fan onstage…

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Residents in two House districts, including one in south St. Louis County, could be without a representative for more than a year if the governor doesn’t schedule a special election.

Search more than 10 years of building permits issued in the city of St. Louis.

COLLINSVILLE — The U.S. District Court and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Illinois will participate in a naturalization ceremony on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, to welcome 61 new citizens from 27 countries. The event is set to begin at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Gateway Convention Center in Collinsville. Candidates will take the Oath of Allegiance as part of the naturalization process. U.S. Attorney Steven D. Weinhoeft highlighted the significance of the ceremony in the context of the upcoming Independence Day holiday. “As we prepare to celebrate our nation’s independence on Friday, we’re reminded of our country’s long-standing tradition of accepting immigrants from all over the world through the naturalization process,” Weinhoeft said. “It’s with great enthusiasm that we acknowledge the efforts by our friends and neighbors who have prioritized entering the U.S. legally. Together, we are bound by our shared

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