Democrats in Missouri are hoping November 2026 is the election where they can start chipping away at the Republican supermajorities in both the state house and senate.
“King Kahok,” a longtime symbol tied to Collinsville’s Kahok identity, was returned after a 17-hour, nearly 1,000-mile journey to retrieve it from a veterans post in Michigan, bringing the end to a decades-old prank.
BRIGHTON — The Betsey Ann Association in Brighton has received 501(c)(3) nonprofit status, a change leaders say will allow supporters to make tax-deductible donations to help fund improvements at Betsey Ann Park and support the Brighton Museum. The designation, announced March 17, 2026, marks a shift for the volunteer-driven organization, which for decades has promoted and financed civic and patriotic improvements in the Village of Brighton and the surrounding communities of Piasa and Brighton
A property tax relief measure on the ballot in St. Charles County comes as many families face rising costs, but school districts warn it could lead to millions of dollars in lost funding.
You’re never safe when you’re working for Trump. That much was obvious in Trump’s first term, when he fired Attorney General Jeff Sessions, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, National Security Advisor John Bolton, and FBI Director James Comey. They were all fired for the same reason: failing to be completely loyal to Trump. This time […]
Here's your chance to hear Foo Fighters' Your Favorite Toy in your favorite store.Dave Grohl and company have announced a series of listening parties for their new album held in record…
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS - Fairview Heights Police Officer Molly Muennich, who was injured during a May 2025 incident and later underwent emergency surgery, has been named the 2026 Women in Criminal Justice Female Officer of the Year by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board. The Fairview Heights Police Department praised Muennich in a statement, calling her “One of the toughest and best!” and adding, “We are so proud of this officer.” The ILETSB Executive
BETHALTO — Civic Memorial High School senior Kaylee Shields opened the outdoor track and field season with a third-place finish in the pole vault Friday, April 3, 2026, at Belleville West, continuing a strong indoors/outdoors year for the Eagles. Shields cleared 10 feet, 6 inches to place third in the Lady Maroons Invite. The performance followed an outstanding indoor season and came after she had already won two early outdoor competitions. Shields won the Civic Memorial Outdoor Opener
Beyond public transportation, Illinois’ 2013 concealed carry law prohibits permit holders from carrying firearms in government buildings, hospitals and stadiums during sporting events, among other locations.
While astronauts circle the moon, the excitement is growing right here in St. Louis. Crowds gathered at the St. Louis Science Center watching NASA's Artemis II unfold live all day Monday.
JERSEYVILLE – Two area men face charges in Jersey County for their alleged involvement in separate burglary and theft incidents at the Jerseyville Walmart in recent weeks. Daniel A. Dalton, 45, of Wood River, was charged with a Class 2 felony count of burglary on March 24, 2026. On March 24, 2026, Dalton is accused of knowingly entering the Walmart building at 1316 S. State Street in Jerseyville without legal authority and with the intent to commit a theft. In a separate case, Paul F
ALTON - As the Alton Committee of the Whole prepares to vote on a resolution that will amend city code and affect the business taxes that are allocated to certain organizations in the community , Great Rivers and Routes Tourism Bureau President Cory Jobe asks them to vote against the resolution. The Committee of the Whole will vote during their regular meeting at 6 p.m. on Monday, April 6, 2026, at Alton City Hall. Jobe encouraged business owners and residents to speak up and request the
Rush's Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson plan to pay tribute to their late drummer, Neil Peart, during their upcoming Fifty Something tour, and in an interview with the Brazilian TV show…