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Schools, businesses, and churches in the St. Louis region have canceled classes and made schedule changes due to a major winter storm that dropped more than six inches of snow and brought extreme cold to the area.
position from “day one.”
Riley is expected to ascend to the House Speaker post in 2027, especially since the GOP is widely expected to have a continued majority after the 2026 election. As speaker, Riley will have the ability to form committees and decide where certain bills go for hearings.
“That's where you have the most ability to impact change and do positive things for the state,” Riley said during a recent interview on the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air. “So it's definitely something I was interested in. I didn't necessarily know for sure that that was going to all work out that way. But I was interested in it.”
Illinois Department of Transportation crews worked early Sunday, Jan. 26, 2026, to clear state highways across the region amid challenging winter conditions, officials said. Joe Monroe, an operations engineer with the Illinois Department of Transportation, reported around 9 a.m. on Jan. 25, 2026, that all state highways remained open. Monroe and his crews were actively clearing routes throughout the region. He said the plowing operation had been ongoing for the past 24 hours. Monroe had visited
BELLEVILLE - Consumers have the opportunity to learn more about local companies and contractors at the upcoming Home Expo. From Feb. 27 through March 1, 2026, the Home Expo invites consumers to Belle Clair Fairgrounds in Belleville for the chance to connect with local home and remodeling companies. Hosted by the Home Builders and Remodelers Metro East Association, the Home Expo promises three days of fun and information for homeowners. “Are you ready for this? We have over 180 booths
ROXANA — At approximately 10:15 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, a piece of operating equipment at the Wood River Refinery, located at 900 South Central Avenue in Roxana, Illinois, tripped, prompting a safety response, refinery officials said. In accordance with safety protocols, the affected unit depressurized through the refinery’s flaring system, a safety device designed to release excess gases. The flare, which is visible to the surrounding community, was activated
ST. LOUIS — Ongoing heavy snowfall continues to disrupt travel across the St. Louis area Sunday morning, Jan. 25, 2026, with an additional 1 to 5 inches expected through the afternoon, according to the National Weather Service. As of 9 a.m, Sunday, Collinsville reported the highest area snowfall total with 9 inches. Lambert International Airport in St. Louis recorded 8.8 inches, while Brighton, Grafton, and Edwardsville reported between 7.5 and 7.8 inches. National Weather Service in St
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