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EAST ST. LOUIS – State Senator Christopher Belt is highlighting nearly $1 million in grant funding to the East Side Health District. “Securing this funding for the East Side Health District is a proud moment in our continued effort to advance public health, clean energy and workforce development,” said Belt (D-Swansea). “The work we’ve done with the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act is just beginning, and with initiatives like these, we are ensuring that communities in the Metro East are not left behind.” The East Side Health District received a significant boost in their mission to improve public health and the environment by advancing clean energy and workforce development, securing approximately $1 million to implement energy efficiency measures and expand solar energy initiatives across its six health clinics, serving Stites, Canteen, East St. Louis and Cahokia Heights—areas recognized as environmental justice communities. The Equitable

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PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — In the frantic seconds before a 15-year-old was shot by a Bloomington police officer, cries to "Put the gun down, don't be stupid" were heard over and over again. Footage from the officer's body camera and the squad car's dash camera were released Tuesday by the Illinois State Police, who are [...]

The board of directors of Double Helix Corporation, the current licensee for FM 88.1 KDHX St. Louis, has made the decision to sell its FCC license and broadcast tower. This decision secures the organization’s ability to continue its mission and creates a solid foundation for a successful transition, thus responding to current changes in the media landscape.

With mission and sustainability as a driving focus, the board has signed an agreement with K-LOVE, Inc. to sell the FCC license and broadcast tower and has asked the U.S. Bankruptcy Court to approve the agreement. 

Careful thought was given to the decision to sell assets, and many factors were considered. Double Helix was able to negotiate an offer that exceeds expected market value at a time when the value of broadcast licenses is declining. By selling these assets now, Double Helix can save over $500,000 in needed broadcast infrastructure repairs and instead can redirect that money toward future projects. We are selling these assets when they can bring the most value to help us secure our future and achieve our mission.

We understand that this decision brings concerns and questions, and we want to assure our community that Double Helix’s future remains strong and community-driven. This sale is not the end of KDHX—it is a transformation that allows us to continue our mission in new and sustainable ways. While we don’t yet know all the ways we will do that, we look forward to a time of gathering input from volunteers, listeners, content creators, and industry leaders to help shape this future. 

Double Helix’s future remains rooted in its commitment to independent, community-driven media. By securing financial independence, we are ensuring that the organization can continue to evolve, adapt, and serve its audience without the burden of financial instability. This transition enables us to reinvest in innovative programming, expand our digital presence, and create new opportunities for community engagement. 

While the medium may change, our mission remains the same—to build community through media, driven by the voices, stories, and creativity of those we serve.

St. Louis County police said they were called at about 12:25 p.m. for a shooting in the 2500 block of Saddle Ridge Drive.

A trucking firm said Monday it will lay off 53 workers at the site of an alcohol distributor in the city of St. Louis.

The revamp of widely-criticized legislation that sought to create a registry of pregnant girls and women “at risk” of abortion raised bipartisan concerns of government overreach during a House committee hearing Tuesday morning. The initial bill, filed by state Rep. Phil Amato, a Republican from Arnold, would have required that the state “maintain a central […]

EDWARDSVILLE - Students from Metro-East Lutheran High School celebrated a significant achievement on Monday, March 24, 2025, as their Scholar Bowl team secured a State Championship at Heartland Community College in Normal, Illinois. The team, comprised of Dean Hemmer, Peter Curtis, Dalton Beers, Erik Neath, Andrew Maske, Logan Abbot, Evan Klaustermeier, and Grant Moss, has now claimed the title for the second consecutive year. Rob Stock, the assistant principal at Metro-East Lutheran High School, expressed pride in both the team's victory and the efforts of the students and their coach. “We are very proud of the win obviously but proud of students and coach of efforts put in for second state title in a row," he said. "It is a huge accomplishment. I know they all worked very hard." Stock also praised Coach Shanna Covarrubias for her efforts. “This is a group that put in a lot of work the last two to three years, continued to get better and better each year," Stock said.

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WASHINGTON — National security officials grilled by Democratic senators Tuesday denied any wrongdoing by Trump administration Cabinet members who discussed plans to bomb Yemen on a Signal group chat shared with The Atlantic’s editor-in-chief, Jeffrey Goldberg. CIA Director John Ratcliffe and National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard sidestepped questions about specific details shared in the text […]

Property with a Walgreens store has sold for nearly $5 million.

Missouri’s general revenue has basically flatlined. It’s a situation that the state legislature seems quite content with. But if we have an economic downturn, things could get nasty.

Displaying the Ten Commandments could help make Christian prayer a normal practice in schools and reduce the number of violent crimes committed in them, Sen. Jamie Burger, R-Benton, said.

JERSEYVILLE – With the April 1, 2025 municipal elections just one week away, here’s a look at what Jersey County voters can expect to see on their ballots. Jersey County won’t see many contested races this election, with most candidates running for township or school board positions. Elsah Township Elsah Township will see some of the county’s few contested races. One such race is between Democrat Billy Greding and Republican Russell Wittman, both of whom are vying for Township Highway Commissioner. The winner will replace current Township Highway Commissioner Glenn Vetter, who is running as a Democrat for Township Trustee . Along with Vetter, six other candidates will compete for four Elsah Township Trustee positions. Those other candidates include Democrats Gene Heafner and Jason McDaniel, as well as Republicans Jacob Wells, Clarence Allen Davenport, Robert Corenelius, and Hubert Croxford. Village of Fieldon In Fieldon, voters will choose

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Last year, it was underwear. This year, it's banana hats.

A man with a prior felony conviction for robbery who was already out on bond in a burglary case is facing charges in a new armed robbery investigation.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On MSNBC, combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)—a member of both the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee (SFRC) and Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC)—called on Pete Hegseth, Tulsi Gabbard, Marco Rubio, John Ratcliffe and every other Trump Administration official who discussed our nation’s war plans in an unclassified Signal group chat to resign immediately. During the interview with Jonathan Capehart, Duckworth underscored that this was an egregious national security failure that put the lives of our men and women in uniform at greater risk and that every single official in the Signal chat should lose their jobs. Video of the full interview can be found on the Senator’s YouTube . Key Quotes: “The fact that every single one of those people on was okay with using this non-classified product for multiple days to conduct their war plans shows a complete lack of professionalism and oversight b

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Republican Sen. Mary Elizabeth Coleman said she would step away from politics when her current term ends in January 2027, giving potential successors an opportunity to campaign for the post.

Poettker Industrial Services, a woman-owned business specializing in utility construction, recently promoted five of its employees. “When Poettker Industrial Services looks for its next generation of leaders, we need not look further than our own team,” said Kimberly Luitjohan, President. “Through teamwork, camaraderie and an unmatched company culture, we place high expectations on our employees, […]