To celebrate its lasting legacy on travel, commerce and American culture, Route 66 centennial events are planned all across the country. Many events are scheduled around St. Louis in the upcoming weeks and months ahead.
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in women, and the American Heart Association is encouraging people to wear red on the first Friday of February to raise awareness, and to listen to their bodies and seek medical attention when experiencing symptoms.
ALTON — City workers were seen once again throughout Alton on Wednesday morning, Jan. 28, 2026, clearing snow and debris left by a massive winter storm that struck the area over the weekend. The city crew was viewed in the morning on Third Street in the cleanup role. The cleanup efforts followed a storm that began Saturday and continued into Sunday, leaving the city covered in snow. Alton Mayor David Goins praised the Public Works and police departments for their response during and
Join us for a restorative and engaging program centered on moments of wonder found in works of art, illustrated stories, and creative exploration. Jonesey Johnson, program manager for the Master […]
EAST ST. LOUIS – State Senator Christopher Belt helped secure a $990,000 state grant through the Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program for R3 Development in East St. Louis and Southwestern Illinois College in Belleville. “We want to make sure that people in our community have real access to the construction trades and the good-paying jobs that come with them,” said Belt (D-Swansea). “The Illinois Works Program opens doors for local residents to gain the skills
The annual State of the Judiciary address to a joint legislative session scheduled for Wednesday was cancelled when it became clear Senate Republicans were going to boycott. House Majority Leader Alex Riley, a Springfield Republican, said he found out when he came to the floor that the speech by Chief Justice W. Brent Powell would […]
ILLINOIS - The Illinois Heartland Library System (IHLS) recently invited school leaders to learn more about the benefits of school libraries and certified library staff. On Jan. 20, 2026, school administrators and school board members across the state joined a virtual town hall meeting to discuss the impact of school libraries on students. Dr. Carol Hogan-Downey explained that IHLS works with schools to help students access books, resources and more. “Our goal is to get a certified
First off, there’s a chance my headline (which went through several iterations) undersells what’s actually going on here. What’s detailed below is yet another jaw-dropping act of executive hubris, with the DOJ again deciding it can do whatever the hell it wants when a judge dares to tell it “no.” A little background: it was […]
The Black Crowes have announced a new set of co-headlining tour dates with country rock band Whiskey Myers.The Southern Hospitality tour, featuring special guest Southall, will hit over 40 cities,…
BELLEVILLE - A historic building in Belleville has been restored. Located at 1112 West Main in Belleville, the new Harp Pub opened in December, but the journey to restoring the building was several years in the making. Co-owner Glen McElligott shared that the community has expressed excitement about a new restaurant in town, with many people thanking him for keeping the building’s vintage roots. “She’s an old building. She dates back to 1850, and she had a few little quirk
ALTON — United Steelworkers Local 3643 members learned Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, that Alton Steel will be closing its operations, a decision communicated simultaneously to the union executive board and company employees, according to union president Scott Hall. Since the announcement on Jan. 26, union leaders have been seeking clarification from the company regarding the status of employees’ wages, benefits, and the duration of any guarantees related to pay, healthcare, and other contractual
ILLINOIS - Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski has called for major reforms to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Following a check presentation in Glen Carbon on Jan. 27, 2026, Budzinski spoke to the press about ICE and changes she wants to see as tensions rise in Minnesota. She noted that she has voted against additional funding for the Department of Homeland Security. “ICE needs to leave Minneapolis,” Budzinski said. She expressed her opinion that Secretary
BELLEVILLE - Caritas Family Solutions is proud to announce the promotion of Ashlee Lambert to Chief Development Officer, recognizing her exceptional leadership, deep institutional knowledge, and longstanding commitment to advancing the organization’s mission of serving individuals and families in crisis. Lambert has been part of the Caritas Family Solutions team for the past 14 years. She began her career as a foster care case manager before transitioning into development, a move inspired
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