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GRAFTON — Families and nature enthusiasts are invited to a unique blend of outdoor activities and wildlife education on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024, at Pere Marquette State Park. The event, organized by IDNR urban fishing coordinator Scott Isringhausen, will feature an annual fishing and owl program beginning at 5:30 p.m. and transition into an owl-themed presentation starting at 7:30 p.m. The evening will kick off with a talk about local fish species by Isringhausen, who has been leading these programs for several years. Following the educational session, participants will engage in a fishing activity at the bluegill pond next to the visitor center. At 7:30 p.m., attendees will gather for an indoor program showcasing eight different species of owls, all presented as taxidermy specimens. After the presentation, the event will move outdoors for a two-mile guided hike aimed at calling and observing owls in their natural habitat. The hike will include five to six stops where participants

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JERSEYVILLE - A Jerseyville man with multiple prior domestic battery charges has been charged once again with domestic battery after allegedly stabbing a family member. David T. DeSherlia, 52, of Jerseyville, was charged with one count of aggravated domestic battery, a Class 2 felony. On Sept. 4, 2024, DeSherlia allegedly stabbed a family member “in the right side of his torso,” causing “great bodily harm” to the victim. He also reportedly cut the victim’s arm, according to a petition to deny DeSherlia’s pretrial release. DeSherlia’s extensive criminal history includes multiple prior domestic battery arrests and dates back to 1990, when he was charged and convicted of aggravated battery of a peace officer. He has since been charged in at least two domestic battery cases, including a case from earlier this summer for which he was convicted on July 29, 2024, as well as a prior battery conviction from 2023. “The Defendant has

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EDWARDSVILLE - The 2024 Miles of Possibility Route 66 Conference will return to the Wildey Theatre just off Route 66 in Edwardsville, where the very first Miles of Possibility was held in October 2015. This year's 9th annual conference will take place at the Wildey Theatre Thursday-Saturday, October 31-November 2 with additional activities on Sunday, November 3, at other locations. This year's conference carries the theme “Giants of Route 66.” The keynote speaker is Joel Baker, founder of American Giants and the nation’s leading authority of – and advocate for – the identification, preservation, and restoration of the giant fiberglass statues known as “muffler men” produced in the 1960s by International Fiberglass Company, once located in Venice, California. “Muffler men” got their name from their advertising use at automotive shops. Baker has established an American Giants Museum in Atlanta, Illinois. The slate of speakers

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5 On Your Side is helping Warners' Warm-Up collect coats for children in need with Kurt and Brenda Warner.

The brewery produced 24,000 barrels of beer in 2023, making it the city's fourth-largest brewery.

BELLEVILLE/GRANITE CITY/MARYVILLE – Two Chestnut Health Systems™ employees have been selected to showcase their artwork in the 2024 Art of Recovery project. This initiative, launched by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Office of Recovery, is part of the observance of National Recovery Month this September. Shalon Brouk , a Recovery Coach from Granite City, IL, and Jordan Reifschneider , a Behavioral Outreach Specialist from Belleville, IL, drew upon their personal experiences to create powerful, recovery-inspired art. Their submissions are featured in the virtual exhibit Gallery of Hope , which includes over 250 visual art entries submitted to the Art of Recovery project. The gallery shines a light on the transformative impact of art in mental health and substance use recovery, with entries ranging from paintings and drawings to mixed media and photography. All works were contributed by individuals with lived

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The next gambling director could face the prospect of regulating sports betting.

Heart is getting back out on the road in 2025.After postponing their 2024 Royal Flush tour following Ann Wilson’s revelation about her battle with cancer, the Rock & Roll Hall…

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The restaurant chain will “slowly transition to a new name” of Session Taco, it said Monday.

CHICAGO – The Mega Millions Jackpot for tomorrow night’s drawing has soared to $800 million - the seventh largest Mega Millions jackpot in history. However, someone in Illinois is already celebrating after snagging a cool $1 million over the weekend. The winning Mega Millions ticket was purchased at Gas Express in Chicago’s Bridgeport neighborhood, located at 501 W. 31st Street. The lucky winner matched all five numbers, 6-23-42-59-63, to win the $1 million prize in Friday night’s drawing. “I guess you can say ‘luck is in the air’ at Gas Express in Bridgeport," said Faris Saleh, owner of Gas Express. “This is the second big winning lottery ticket we’ve sold at our store this year - a $400,000 Lucky Day Lotto ticket in April and now a $1 million Mega Millions ticket – so exciting!” For selling the winning ticket, the retailer will receive a bonus of $10,000 which is one percent of the prize amount. “My employees

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Brian R. Nevils was sentenced to 18 months in prison for a conspiracy to commit mail and bank fraud in Carbondale in 2020, in which he and others used a stolen master key to gain access to mail boxes and deposit stolen checks into bank accounts.

Lenny Singh, president of Ameren Illinois, accepted an award on behalf of Ameren Illinois from the Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois, Friday night at the LeClaire Room in Edwardsville. CUTLINE: EDWARDSVILLE - Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois honored longtime supporter Ameren Illinois with the Distinguished Community Leader Award during the organization’s 2024 United We Lead Gala. The event, held at The Leclaire Room in Edwardsville, is the nonprofit’s premier event to raise funds and celebrate the powerful impact that Girl Scouts have on communities across its 40-county jurisdiction. Ameren Illinois, with an area office in Collinsville, has supported Girl Scouting generously for more than 16 years. Not only has the company donated funds, but its team has also helped deliver programming, support membership, provide mentorship, share their talent in board positions, and so much more. Currently, D-Lori Newsome-Pitts, Senior Manager of Philanthropy & Community Relations

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BELLEVILLE — The St. Clair County Sheriff's Department took part in a successful fundraising event on Saturday at Eckert's in Belleville to support BackStoppers, an organization that aids families of fallen first responders. Deputies participated in the "Dunk a Deputy" activity, drawing a significant crowd and generating substantial contributions to the cause. The "Dunk a Deputy" event offers community members the opportunity to dunk their favorite or least favorite deputy, adding an element of fun to the serious mission of supporting families affected by the loss or injury of first responders. All proceeds from the event will be donated to BackStoppers, which provides financial assistance and support to the families of police officers, firefighters, and other emergency personnel who have been killed or seriously injured in the line of duty. The Sheriff's Department expressed gratitude for the community's participation and emphasized the importance of supporting those who

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HARDIN – The Illinois Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting to discuss the study to replace the bridge that carries Illinois 16/100 over the Illinois River (Joe Page Bridge). The meeting will be held: Tuesday, Sept. 10 5-8 p.m. Calhoun High School 102 Calhoun Ave., Hardin IDOT, in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration, has initiated the Preliminary Engineering and Environmental Study of the Joe Page Bridge, which carries Illinois 16/100 over the Illinois River to connect Calhoun and Greene counties. The Phase I study will look at options for the rehabilitation or replacement of the existing bridge. The purpose of the meeting is to obtain public input on the corridors proposed for further study. Handouts and display boards of the corridors proposed to be carried forward will be available for public review, as well as information regarding engineering, land acquisition and environmental issues. Representatives from IDOT and the projec

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The new Bruce Springsteen documentary Road Diary: Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band premiered at the Toronto Film Festival Sunday, giving fans a behind-the-scenes look at his current tour, which kicked…

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GRANITE CITY – The Illinois Department of Transportation today, Sept. 9, 2024, announced that Illinois 3 between Niedringhaus Avenue and Rock Road in Madison County has reopened to traffic. As miscellaneous work is completed on the $7.2 million intersection replacement project, motorists can expect intermittent lane closures through the end of September. Motorists should continue to expect occasional delays and allow extra time for trips. Drivers are urged to reduce speed, obey all construction signage and refrain from using mobile devices while entering and driving through all work zones. For IDOT District 8 updates, follow us on X at @IDOTDistrict8 or view area construction details on IDOT’s traveler information map on GettingAroundIllinois.com.

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