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EDWARDSVILLE — Edwardsville High School’s Performing Arts Department raised $1,944.22 during its Dec. 3, 2025, holiday concert, marking the largest donation collection in the event’s history. The funds will be split evenly between the Main Street Community Center and the performing arts department at Edwardsville High School. The concert, held in the EHS gymnasium, featured performances by approximately 450 students. Victoria Voumard, orchestra director and fine arts department

In December 2025, the world crossed a threshold. For the first time ever, access to the major social media platforms was no longer guaranteed by interest, connection, or curiosity — but by a birth date. A new law in Australia decrees that people under 16 may no longer legally hold accounts on major social-media services. […]

Chicago – Attorney General Raoul today announced a $4.25 million multistate settlement with home improvement retail chain Menard Inc. (Menards). The bipartisan settlement resolves claims that the company deceptively marketed its merchandise credit check program, commonly known as the Menards 11% Rebate Program. Raoul co-led a coalition of attorneys general in investigating a number of problems with Menards’ sales practices, including allegations that the company’s prolific

A man accused of driving under the influence and plowing into police officers, has been sentenced to prison.

Cheap Trick is responding to criticism for performing at the Kennedy Center Honors ceremony, which took place in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 7.The band appeared at the ceremony, which was…

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GRANITE CITY — In a strategic move to bolster grid resilience and reduce storm-related outages, Ameren Illinois and Ameren Missouri are installing composite utility poles manufactured by Trident Industries at their Granite City facility. These fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) poles, branded as TridentStrong™, are engineered to withstand extreme weather conditions while offering a safer and more efficient alternative to traditional wooden poles. The initiative comes amid growing concern

ALTON – Two men from Alton face felony charges after reportedly burglarizing a home and vehicle in separate cases. James A. Charles, 50, of Alton, was charged on Dec. 11, 2025 with one count each of burglary (a Class 3 felony) and possession of another’s credit, debit, or identification card (a Class 4 felony). Charles allegedly knowingly entered a Ford SUV parked at the Alton Square Mall without authority and with the intent to commit a theft on July 22, 2025. Charles is also accuse

A new congressional map in Missouri would favor Republicans in seven of the state's eight districts

MADISON COUNTY — A vehicle traveling northbound on Montclair Avenue swerved into the southbound lanes and struck a ditch Tuesday evening, Dec. 16, 2025, causing the vehicle to roll over, Madison County Chief Deputy Sheriff Marcos Pulido reported on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025. The incident occurred around 5:49 p.m. Dec. 16 at the intersection of Montclair Avenue and Ebbeler Lane. According to Pulido, the reason for the driver’s sudden swerve remains unknown. Witnesses at the scene

CAHOKIA HEIGHTS — One adult and one child were shot Wednesday morning, Dec. 17, 2025, at an apartment complex in Cahokia Heights, authorities said. The shooting occurred around 10:15 a.m. Dec. 17 at a complex in the 200 block of Miller Court in Cahokia Heights. Preliminary findings from police indicate that both an adult and a child were injured in the incident. Officials have not released details about the victims’ conditions or whether a suspect has been apprehended. Several polic

The life and career of Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh will once again be celebrated with a series of concerts at the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, New York.Phil’s son…

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EDWARDSVILLE – A new officer has officially joined the Edwardsville Police Department. At Tuesday’s City Council meeting, Officer Tony Bartolomucci was given the Oath of Office by City Clerk Michelle Boyer to applause from meeting attendees before being congratulated and shaking hands with Mayor Art Risavy and each alderman. The City of Edwardsville added in a social media announcement the following morning that Bartolomucci comes to the department as a lateral hire who worked

ALTON - The Alton Community Unit School District #11 has raised over $11,000 to help local kids battling childhood cancer. During the Board of Education’s regular meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services Rene Hart commended elementary school students and families for their efforts. Over the weeklong Sock It to Cancer campaign, students raised $11,683.22 for Kellsie’s Hope Foundation. “Every Redbird, every coin makes a difference,”

The Ladue Schools Board of Education has announced that Dr. Geoffrey A. Macy will be the district’s next superintendent. He will officially start July 1, 2026.

The governor says revenues are expected to grow by 3.8% — just a percentage point above the state's current inflation rate — potentially signaling the end of robust growth.

A stolen vehicle pursuit in Missouri recently ended with the arrest of the suspect who was thwarted by an unexpected obstacle: His pants, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.