Gov. Pritzker’s Statement on Supreme Court’s Birthright Citizenship Decision CHICAGO – Today, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker released the following statement on the Supreme Court’s Trump v. Barbara decision striking down President Trump’s illegal executive order attempting to reverse birthright citizenship: “Today the Supreme Court sided with the Constitution. Since the Fourteenth Amendment was ratified in 1868, the Constitution has left little to the
View a video message from Secretary Giannoulias SPRINGFIELD – As federal immigration activity intensifies once again in Illinois, Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is urging residents to immediately report any vehicle displaying altered, obscured, missing or unlawfully switched license plates, warning that plate tampering is illegal under Illinois law, regardless of who commits it. The Secretary of State’s office is encouraging anyone who witnesses potential violations
EDWARDSVILLE - The Edwardsville Municipal Band will mark the July 4 holiday with two free performances this week in Edwardsville as part of the city’s weeklong 250th celebration, including a Thursday concert and a Saturday performance ahead of the annual fireworks display. The band will perform at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 2, in a concert to “CELEBRATE THE SEMIQUINCENTENIAL,” according to event information. The program is described as honoring “our shared heritage and
Fans of The Rolling Stones are disappointed they have no plans to tour this year, but Mick Jagger insists that doesn’t mean they will never play live again.In a new…
EDWARDSVILLE - In a Facebook post, Edwardsville Community Unit School District #7 Superintendent Dr. Allen Duncan Jr. confirmed there was a partial ceiling collapse at Lincoln Middle School. On Tuesday, June 30, 2026, reports of a ceiling collapse at Lincoln Middle School came in between 9–9:30 a.m. Lincoln Middle School is undergoing a planned summer renovation as part of its abatement project. Five people were in the vicinity when the collapse happened, but two refused medical
ST. LOUIS – U.S. District Judge Matthew T. Schelp on Tuesday sentenced a felon who fatally shot someone in a barbershop in 2023 to 125 months in prison. Nolan Ryan Thomas, now 34, pleaded guilty in March in U.S. District Court in St. Louis to one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm. He admitted that on Nov. 10, 2023, St. Louis County police were called to a barbershop in the 11600 block of West Florissant Avenue, where a patron had been shot in the leg. Police found
ST. LOUIS — Experts are warning that dangerously high temperatures are headed to the Greater St. Louis area over the next week. With Fourth of July celebrations and World Cup events in full swing, the American Red Cross urges everyone to take three critical actions to stay safe: Stay hydrated by drinking a cup of water every 20 minutes, even if you don’t feel thirsty. Avoid sugary, caffeinated and alcoholic drinks. Stay cool by spending time in air-conditioned places. If your
Page met with department directors on Friday, and they said they were worried "about their safety and how to best move forward," Page said Monday in a letter to council Chair Rita Heard Days.
QUINCY, Ill. - Quincy University released its Dean's List for the Spring 2026 semester. Honorees must earn a semester grade point average of at least 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale) to be included in the biannual Dean's List. In total, 402 students received the honor during the Spring 2026 semester, including the following students from the Riverbend area: Carrollton, IL Hannah Uhles Godfrey, IL Ava Certa Alyssa Marquis Founded in 1860 by Franciscan friars, Quincy University is a small
Josh Hawley renewed his call for the U.S. Postmaster to resign on Monday, saying continued mail delays in St. Louis and elsewhere in Missouri warrant new leadership.
A St. Louis woman appeared in court Tuesday afternoon to face charges that she pistol-whipped someone trying to break up an argument and then later taunted them via text message.
The funds provide in-school tutoring for reading and math, as well as before and after-care programs, and also the district’s current summer programming.
WASHINGTON — White House budget director Russ Vought testified before a U.S. House panel Tuesday that his agency needs lawmakers to increase its annual budget, even though he hasn’t spent much of the $100 million Republicans approved in their “big, beautiful” law. That earlier funding, he said, is intended to help the agency keep track […]
Gamlin’s, new retail, smelling good at Side Project Pizza and more around town. Above, homes on Sutton Boulevard next to Schnucks are painted and renovated.
Eisha Graden, 41, of Castle Point was charged with driving without a license, leaving the scene of a fatal accident and second-degree involuntary manslaughter.
Florissant Celebrates U.S A 250th Birthday July 4 with a ceremony, concert, fireworks Florissant will observe the United States’ 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026, with a ceremony, concert, fireworks and community fundraising programs at the Eagan Center, city officials and local volunteers said on the mayor’s podcast. Organizers said the on-site ceremony will begin […]
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