WOOD RIVER - An area National Day of Prayer service is set at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at the Wood River Roundhouse. Organizer Debbie Ward said the event will take place outside at the bandstand if weather permits, or inside the building if conditions are unfavorable. Meteorologist Mike Roberts will serve as the master of ceremonies for the event. The Passion Painter, known for creating live artwork during performances, will also participate, Ward said. Community leaders will lead prayers focused on seven areas of influence in the nation: government, family, church, education, business and workplace, arts, media and entertainment, and military and first responders. Ward expressed gratitude to those involved and said she views the National Day of Prayer service as very important for the region.
From St. Louis Business Journal: St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer is considering installing ex-St. Louis Development Corp. chief Otis Williams to lead the agency on an interim basis, which would fulfill a campaign promise to move on from CEO Neal Richardson, according to people familiar with the matter. No decision has been finalized, and Williams […]
Carthage police were contacted by Children's Mercy Hospital about a one-year-old boy who was admitted for severe malnutrition, starvation, recurrent infections and failure to thrive.
Hospital officials told police the boy had been hospitalized multiple times since birth for similar conditions.
From RiverBender: The highly anticipated expansion of the Jerseyville Public Library is just days away from its official public debut. From food trucks to live music, library tours, kids’ activities and much more, JPL staff have a jam-packed weekend of events planned to celebrate the expansion’s Grand Opening this Friday, April 25 and Saturday, April […]
The leaders joined a "call for constructive engagement" from the American Association of Colleges and Universities that had more than 400 signatures from university leaders.
From Lawrence Group: Lawrence Group proudly welcomes Rob Gatzke, AIA as a Principal in its New York office. With more than 30 years of architectural experience, Gatzke is a proven leader known for inspiring teams, fostering collaboration and driving innovation. His deep expertise in the hospitality industry, combined with a passion for mentorship and client relationships, […]
WASHINGTON — The National Family Planning and Reproductive Health Association and the American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit in federal court Thursday challenging the Trump administration’s decision to withhold Title X family planning grants. The 35-page filing alleges the Department of Health and Human Services, which administers the reproductive health program with funding approved by […]
GODFREY — The Godfrey Fire Protection District expressed gratitude to the North Alton-Godfrey Business Council and Godfrey Meat Market for providing lunch to firefighters following a morning of training on Thursday, April 24, 2025. The North Alton-Godfrey Business Council generously supplied lunch for all three shifts at the Godfrey Fire Department. The meal was prepared by Godfrey Meat Market, a local business that holds sentimental value for the firefighters, as their former fire station was located next door to the market. In a statement, the fire district said the meal was “not only delicious, but it brought back memories” of the old station. The department added that being close to the local business is something they “truly miss.” The Godfrey Fire Protection District thanked the business council and the meat market for their support, noting that their kindness means a great deal to the department and its crews.
A federal judge issued a scathing order in Megan Green's police takeover suit filed against Missouri, writing that "first-year constitutional law students" are taught that states enjoy sovereign immunity under the U.S. Constitution's 11th Amendment.
Nestlé Purina PetCare Co., the St. Louis-based pet food maker, is restarting production at a Pennsylvania plant after union workers ratified a new contract, ending a strike that lasted nearly two months.
Sammy Hagar is getting ready to release the new single “Encore, Thank You, Good Night” on Friday, and he tells the Los Angeles Times the track is simply “a thank-you…
HARTFORD – The Lewis and Clark State Historic Site will commemorate the 221st anniversary of the start of the Lewis and Clark Expedition with the annual Point of Departure Commemoration May 10 and 11. Visitors can interact with military demonstrators, historic artisans, and hands-on history displays at this free event, which takes place 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. Artisans will exhibit historic skills including candle making, leatherworking, tanning, gunsmithing, spinning, woodworking and more. The event offers an opportunity for visitors to experience how things were made in the past and what life in the Illinois Country was like. Frontier medicine of the early 19th Century will be explored with a display of medical instruments and common treatments. Military reenactors will portray soldiers of the Lewis and Clark Expedition's Corps of Discovery. Interpreting the "White Pirogue" replica of the Expedition's boat, these reenactors will reveal the grueling task of navigating
EDWARDSVILLE - In the spirit of promoting health, wellness and physical activity, Edwardsville Township will be hosting open gyms/pick-up games for adults at Township Community Park starting May 1st. Tennis Thursdays will be held at the tennis courts from 6 p.m.- 8 p.m. on Thursdays and Soccer Sundays will be held at the soccer fields from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. on Sundays. “We hope these events will promote overall healthy habits in our community, both physical and mental health,” said Township Supervisor, Kevin Hall. “Loneliness and isolation for adults, especially young adults have become a major issue the past few years. This idea sprang up at one of our recent Lunch and Learn events and we hope it will provide some quality social experiences to some in our community.” In addition to these soccer and tennis events, several other options are available we want to highlight: Yoga - Glen Carbon Centennial Library – Thursday April 24th at 10
MADISON COUNTY — Authorities are investigating after a body was found Thursday morning, April 24, 2025, in Granite City. Police responded to a report of a body discovered near Alton Street at Pontoon Road shortly before 9 a.m., officials said. Multiple units remain on the scene as investigators work to determine the circumstances surrounding the discovery. Details about the incident have not been released. Authorities have not confirmed the identity of the deceased or the cause of death. More to come.
On April 26, 1925, Alton’s own Rip Van Winkles baseball team played a game at Sportsmans Park against Negro National League team, the St. Louis Stars (originally the St. Louis Giants). Sportsmans Park was built in the early 1900s on the north side of Broadway, where the Alton Plaza Shopping Center now stands. (An earlier Sportsmans Park was built in the 1880s on the south side of Broadway, but the land was sold to Illinois Glass Works around 1906.) The Rip Van Winkles was a social club for married people in Alton, and they often threw dancing parties. The St. Louis Stars planned to bring an impressive lineup: John Reese in center, Wilson Redus at shortstop, Candy Jim Taylor at third, Percy Miller at first, Sam Bennett as catcher, and George Brown, Deacon Myers, and possibly George Womack (listed in the Alton Evening Telegraph as Warmack) as pitchers. Cool Papa Bell was on the 1925 St. Louis Stars roster but is not listed as one of the players at the game against the Rip
St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer is considering an interim leader for development agency SLDC, which would fulfill a campaign promise to move on from current leadership. He's a familiar face.
Kirk Hammett is down to rock the Sphere.The Metallica guitarist tells The Hollywood Reporter that he'd be interested in the metal legends headlining the high-tech Las Vegas venue."Oh, heck, yeah!" Hammett…
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