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Edwardsville, IL — Today, Jay Keeven, candidate for State Representative is proud to announce the endorsement of Madison County Sheriff Jeff Connor. Sheriff Connor, a well-respected leader dedicated to upholding safety and accountability across Madison County, praised Keeven’s extensive background in law enforcement, commitment to public safety, and collaborative approach to public service. "Jay Keeven has spent his career serving with integrity and working to keep our families safe," said Sheriff Connor. "I know Jay will bring that same commitment to Springfield, where we need leaders focused on protecting our communities and holding public officials accountable. I am proud to endorse Jay Keeven for State Representative ." "I am honored to have the support of Sheriff Jeff Connor," said Keeven. "Sheriff Connor’s dedication to our community is unmatched, and his endorsement underscores my commitment to protecting our families and advocating for integrity i

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Another former St. Louis Alderman could face federal prison after a new indictment over alleged car insurance fraud. 

Pharmacies care for our communities by providing vital health services on "Main Street." But because of the predatory behavior of the managed care industry, it's the pharmacists that need care right now, a former industry leader writes.

Design/Build general contractor, Keystone Construction Company, has begun construction of the new $60 million CarShield Sportsplex© AAA Hockey & Futbol facility in Chesterfield, Missouri. Scheduled to complete in January 2025, the world-class indoor and outdoor sports facility will be one of the largest in the Midwest. It will accommodate the growing CarShield AAA Hockey & […]

The St. Louis County Police Department is teaming up with more than 15 local restaurants to raise money for injured Ferguson officer Travis Brown.

Kay Wells endured swarms of insects when she went out to water her plants. Then, a startup was born. It now offers patented, 3D-printed self-watering pots.

Well, a wrong has been righted. Kind of. And for how long, no one really knows. Texas is on the leading edge of book censorship in the United States — you know, the land most famous for its freedoms, one of which is the famous/infamous (depending on who you ask) First Amendment. It’s only second […]

IMPACT Strategies, Inc. has started construction on Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s new Tedrick Welcome Center. The welcome center is being funded by the SIU Foundation through a combination of reserves, fundraising and borrowing. No state funds are being used to build the Tedrick Welcome Center, which is the first major construction project on campus in […]

EDWARDSVILLE - As a senior running back and outside linebacker, Zach Daly has tried to be a leader for Metro-East Lutheran High's football squad. Zach is a BJ's Printables Male Athlete Of Month For MELHS. He played a key role in a 33-8 victory over HPHS (CO-OP). "I feel like this year, being the only senior, I have had to be a pretty good leader to the team this year," Daly said. "I also feel that just to use my abilities and to compete this year for the team is a big role for me this year, for sure." Daly is very much looking ahead to the playoffs Metro-East squad. The Knights concluded the regular season 5-4 overall and everything has been building to this point in time where the Knights could receive a playoff berth. "It's been building up since my freshman year. I think my freshman year, we had a third of the guys that we have this year, and now being a senior, we've got the team. Every year's been a build-up, and this is the year where we have been able to show all that."

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A large vacant warehouse damaged from a fire near the St. Louis Riverfront is raising concerns.

Tuesday's high temperature of 86 tied the record. The morning low was the warmest low temperature ever recorded, seven degrees warmer than the average high.

Brewery Lights is back at Anheuser-Busch Brewery for the 2024 holiday season.

On Tuesday, St. Louis County reported almost 100,000 people have already voted early at one of the 14 absentee voting locations.

EDWARDSVILLE - Junior blocker Avery Simaytis was a key player for Metro East Lutheran High's girls' volleyball squad this season. Avery's specialty is blocking. She is a BJ's Printables Female Athlete Of Month for the Knights. Her goals for herself and the Knights this season were very much straightforward. "My personal goals were to be strong at blocking," Simaytis said. "I think I did a fine job last year, but I thought I could improve this season." Simaytis believes that the defensive part of the Knights' game was very comparable to other teams in the region and state. Simaytis viewed her main role with the team this season as a now-older player who provided guidance and leadership to her teammates and younger players. "My role on the team, last year, I was one of the youngest," Simaytis said, "and now, I'm one of the oldest. So it's definitely different. But, I tried to be to be more of a leader." She said overall, volleyball is her favorite season as an athlete.

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Kozeny-Wagner, the general contractor for the new $45 million City of St. Louis 911 Dispatch Center, joined city and state leaders on Thursday, October 24, for a groundbreaking ceremony at 2741 Thomas Street, located just west of the Fire Department headquarters on North Jefferson Avenue. Pictured: Top – The Kozeny-Wagner Team along with Project Manager […]