SPRINGFIELD – State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) has been ranked one of the most effective lawmakers in the General Assembly by the Center for Effective Lawmaking. “It is an honor to be recognized as one of the most effective legislators in Illinois,” said Rep. Elik. “The people I represent do not care about political theater - they care about results. I always fight to deliver.” The Center for Effective Lawmaking, a nonpartisan research group made up
Six years and $157 million later, Illinois American Water has completed an overhaul of its historic Metro East regional water treatment plant, finishing upgrades aimed at improving service reliability, water quality, and efficiency, the company announced Tuesday.
ALTON - Mrs. Stacie Franke is pleased to announce that 22 students from the Alton High School graduating class of 2026 have been designated as Illinois State Scholars. Nearly every high school in Illinois participates in the Illinois State Scholars program, which identifies and honors the highest academically performing seniors across the state. This year, 22 outstanding students from Alton High School earned this prestigious recognition; their names are listed below. “Alton High School
A documentary about the late singer and actress Marianne Faithfull is set to screen at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival.Broken English, which had its world premiere at the Venice Film…
Nearly two years after a police car crashed into his business, the owner of St. Louis' Bar:PM has filed a new lawsuit, accusing officers of engaging in a cover-up and falsely arresting him.
The alderman from St. Louis's 9th Ward sat down with Rachel Lippmann to discuss development, restructuring city government and reducing the cost to run for office.
HIGHLAND - Layna Powers is a well-rounded student. For her accomplishments, Layna Powers is a Platinum Transportation Student of the Month for Highland High School. Powers, a senior, has competed on the cross country and track and field teams for three years. She loves running and has completed multiple full and half marathons. This year, she aimed to run a half marathon every month, and she just finished this goal a few days ago. She also participates in Spanish Club and Media Production.
Australia’s social media ban for kids is now in effect. As we’ve discussed, this is a monumentally stupid plan that will do real harm to kids. It’s based on a moral panic and a wide variety of faulty assumptions, including that social media websites are inherently bad for kids, something that none of the evidence […]
Elvis Costello is the subject of a new episode of Words + Music, which will air Sunday on MGM+.Words + Music is based on the Audible audio series of the…
JERSEYVILLE – At Jersey Community High School, students in the Welding and Electricity programs are getting hands-on experience to meet a rising demand for skilled tradespeople. The work of students in these programs were highlighted in a social media post last week from Jersey Community Unit School District (CUSD) 100. The teachers leading these programs recently shared more insights behind the photos and highlighted the benefits their courses have to offer. Electricity Students
ST. LOUIS - As 2025 is winding down, the Gateway City is gearing up for a year full of live music across multiple venues. Below is a list of musical artists taking the stage throughout the year. This list will be updated as the year continues. January February March April May June July August September [...]
Joe Jackson is giving fans their first preview of his upcoming album, Hope and Fury.The “Is She Really Going Out With Him” singer has released the first single from the…
ILLINOIS - Republican Don Tracy is running for the U.S. Senate seat in Illinois, and he recently shared more about his platform, his major concerns, and his plan if he takes office. Tracy previously ran for state senator as a Democrat before he realized his values aligned more closely with the Republican party. He also made a bid for lieutenant governor as a Republican in 2010. Now, he’s encouraging people to vote for him in the March 17, 2026, Republican primary. “If
BETHALTO - The Bethalto Police Department is investigating a break-in involving three females who tampered with Christmas donation boxes in a local park at 5:19 p.m. on Dec. 8, 2025. The incident was captured on video surveillance, and authorities are urging the individuals to come forward voluntarily. Bethalto Police Chief Jason Lamb said the case is likely related to juveniles and that the department expects to resolve the matter shortly after reviewing the footage. "We have all those volunteers
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