Another “fuck you” has been delivered to federal courts by the Trump administration. This time, the extended middle finger is embodied by (extremely recently now-former) US Attorney Bill Essayli. Essayli has made headlines here before, mainly for yelling ineffectively at prosecutors who were unable to convert bullshit cases against anti-ICE protesters into federal indictments. Essayli […]
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) Director Jerry Costello II was selected to receive the Honorary American FFA Degree, an award given to those who advance agricultural education and FFA through outstanding personal commitment. The National FFA Organization works to enhance the lives of youth through agricultural education. Without the efforts of highly dedicated individuals, thousands of young people would not be able to achieve the success that, in turn, contributes
EDWARDSVILLE — Madison County Clerk Linda Andreas announced today that her office has begun utilizing data from the office of Coroner Nick Novacich to ensure that deceased residents are promptly and accurately removed from the county’s voter registration rolls. The collaboration reinforces Andreas’ commitment to election integrity and transparency. “Utilizing this information from the Coroner’s Office, rather than relying on information from the state alone, allows
SPRINGFIELD – The leaves are changing, the nights are getting longer, the smell of pumpkin spice is in the air – and deer are on the move. The Illinois Department of Transportation and Illinois Department of Natural Resources are reminding the public to be alert for deer as we enter peak mating season, with their movements and the chances for collisions both increasing, particularly at dawn and dusk through December. “In your travels this fall, please remember that deer can
ROXANA — A giant buck startled students and staff when it appeared on the playground at Central Intermediate Elementary School, officials said. The deer was first seen on the blacktop area of the school playground before it jumped over a six-foot fence and left the premises, according to Christine Higdon, who submitted the photo. “We had an early morning visitor on our playground, a giant buck,” Higdon said. “Before we had a chance to figure out how to get him off our
Toto has announced a 2026 U.S. tour.The outing, dubbed An Evening with Toto, kicks off Feb. 18 in Milwaukee and wraps up March 13 in New Buffalo, Michigan. It also…
GODFREY – OSF Medical Group – Primary Care (Godfrey) is pleased to announce a new board-certified family medicine nurse practitioner has been added to its staff to better serve the primary care needs of Riverbend region residents. Jill Heitzig, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, is accepting new patients at OSF Medical Group – Primary Care, located at 6702 Godfrey Road, in Godfrey. Ms. Heitzig will see patients on Monday - Thursday, 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. Heitzig’s medical interests include
CHICAGO – November is National Veterans & Military Families Month, and the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) is highlighting the licensing resources available to active service members, their spouses, and veterans whose active-duty service concluded within the past two years. These tools ensure these brave individuals can obtain the professional licensure needed to work in their chosen field as soon as possible in Illinois. “As we observe National
PONTOON BEACH - The City of Pontoon Beach is home to an exciting new business. On Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, TIG: The Integration Group celebrated the opening of their new warehouse at 1401 Tradeport Parkway in Pontoon Beach. CEO Mike Schoenfeld expressed his excitement to move into the new facility and share their work with the city and beyond. “We desire to be a long-term partner in the local community, creating jobs, supporting the economy and contributing to regional success,”
Byrne & Jones Construction has named Ryan Molen chief operating officer. Molen brings more than two decades of construction-industry leadership, most recently as senior vice president and St. Louis business unit leader at McCarthy Building Companies. In that role he oversaw major work across healthcare, education, commercial and advanced manufacturing in the Central/Midwest region. Molen’s […]
ALTON – Two area men face felony charges after fleeing at high speeds from Alton Police officers in two unrelated incidents. Richard R. Adkins, 52, of Alton, was charged on Oct. 29, 2025 with three Class 3 felony counts of criminal damage to government supported property, two Class 4 felony counts of aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer, and a Class A misdemeanor count of driving while license is suspended. On Oct. 27, 2025, Adkins allegedly knowingly fled from an
WOOD RIVER – Midwest Members Credit Union is proud to sponsor the “Eagles of the Month” program at Civic Memorial High School. Senior students are selected each month by members of the Civic Memorial faculty to represent each department. All students are awarded a certificate and a Subway gift card. Two seniors (1 female student and 1 male student) who were selected each month will have the opportunity to compete for a $500 “Eagles of the Year” scholarship at the
ST. LOUIS, Mo. — St. Louisans are invited to honor veterans and military service members at the Annual St. Louis Regional Veterans Day Observance in downtown St. Louis on Saturday, Nov. 8. This special parade and ceremony celebrate the bravery and dedication of those who have served the nation, and all are welcome to join the festivities and express their gratitude. The St. Louis Veterans Day Parade starts at 10:30 a.m. at 18th Street and Olive Street. Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Antonio “Andy”
All aboard! The Riverboats at the Gateway Arch provide an unparalleled experience on the Mississippi River. The one-hour St. Louis Riverfront Cruise is narrated by a captain from the National […]
SHILOH — In response to the ongoing government shutdown, St. Clair County is hosting a food drive for the community to support the Airmen and civilian personnel at Scott Air Force Base experiencing financial hardship due to missed paychecks and uncertainty during this time. Organized by St. Clair County’s Department of Military Affairs in partnership with the 375th Air Mobility Wing’s First Sergeants Council, and the Chiefs Group, the local giving initiative aims to stock th
President Donald Trump backtracked Tuesday on a pledge by his administration in court filings to partially fund November food assistance during the government shutdown, posting on social media that benefits “will be given only when the Radical Left Democrats open up government, which they can easily do, and not before!” White House press secretary Karoline […]
This report has been updated. WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate Tuesday failed for the 14th time to advance a stopgap spending bill to fund the government, as the ongoing shutdown hit 35 days and is now tied with the shutdown of 2018-2019 as the longest ever. The 54-44 vote was nearly identical to the previous 13 […]
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