Missouri lawmakers returned to work Wednesday to kick off the 2026 legislative session, with Republicans determined to eliminate the state income tax and Democrats vowing to oppose any effort to replace it with increased taxes on sales or services. Missing from the first day were the partisan fireworks that defined the end of last year’s […]
GODFREY – Godfrey residents under the age of 40 may have a chance this spring to share their views on how to make the village more attractive to younger individuals and families. Village officials are planning an “Under 40 Focus Group” event at Bakers & Hale with a tentative date of March 30, 2026, according to a memo from Economic Development Director Jim Mager. A group of up to 25 participants will be selected to participate by invitation and asked a series of open-ended
The Iced Fountain is a sophisticated holiday pop-up experience at The Fountain on Delmar. Guests are invited to indulge in a stylish, mid-century retro aesthetic, transforming the space into an elegant […]
Pink Floyd is close to reaching a huge milestone on the Billboard 200 chart.The band’s iconic album The Dark Side of the Moon recently landed its 996th nonconsecutive week on the Billboard 200…
A Missouri state lawmaker is calling for an impeachment investigation of Secretary of State Denny Hoskins over his handling of a referendum petition challenging the state's newly redrawn congressional districts.
Republican Sen. Thom Tillis (N.C.) marked the fifth anniversary of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack by criticizing President Trump’s decision to pardon all the people convicted of crimes related to the storming of the U.S. Capitol.
EAST ST. LOUIS — A Georgia man was sentenced to 70 months in federal prison for leading a bank fraud and identity theft scheme that targeted financial institutions across central and southern Illinois, federal officials announced Wednesday. Traveon H. Reese, 31, of Atlanta, pleaded guilty in August 2025 to conspiracy to commit bank fraud, bank fraud, and aggravated identity theft. He admitted to orchestrating a check-cashing conspiracy that involved stealing business checks and identities
GODFREY - The Harman family will once again come together for the 48th Annual Harman Family Bluegrass Show. Hosted by the Harman Family Bluegrass Band, the show is a beloved January tradition for many people in the Riverbend region. This year’s performance is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026, at Hatheway Cultural Center at Lewis and Clark Community College in Godfrey. “You can expect nearly a couple of hours of good bluegrass, gospel and country music, as we hav
Yes is giving fans another preview of their upcoming super-deluxe reissue of 1973’s Tales from Topographic Oceans.The band has just released the 2026 remastered single edit of “The Ancient (Giants…
GODFREY — A two-vehicle crash occurred Wednesday morning, Jan. 7, 2026, in front of Alton High School in Godfrey and caused significant damage to the vehicles involved, the Madison County Sheriff's Office said. The collision happened Jan. 7, 2026, when one vehicle was traveling south on Humbert Road, and the other was attempting to turn into the high school parking lot, according to Madison County Chief Deputy Sheriff Marcos Pulido. "Unit 2 was traveling South on Humbert Road, as Unit
EDWARDSVILLE —The Madison County Mental Health Board named a new Executive Director — selecting a seasoned leader with more than 30 years of experience in child and family welfare, trauma-informed care, and systems reform. Amber Donnelly, Ed.S., will serve as the new executive director. She brings a specialized background in educational leadership, policy analysis and strategic planning to the organization. Throughout her distinguished career, Donnelly championed trauma-informed