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(The Center Square) - A bipartisan group of Congressional lawmakers wants to expand a program that allows noncitizens to fill physician vacancies in rural areas of the United States that are experiencing shortages.

The scheme involved installing skimming devices and using cloned credit cards.

The controversial Grammy-winning singer sells out the Dome during his first headlining stadium tour.

Brad Jackson, plaintiff who has filed personal suits against Maplewood Mayor Barry Greenberg, Kate Bethel, owner of Maven Bath and Candle Co., formerly in Maplewood, and Isaac Chosich, an employee at Maven on Friday sent a PDF to 40 South News of a ‘memo’ sent from Jackson’s attorney, Joseph Ott to the US District Court […]

SPRINGFIELD – For the second time in recent weeks, Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias has uncovered that Illinois license plate camera data has been shared with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and has ordered that access be shut off. In its continued effort to expand the auditing process for automated license plate reader (ALPR) systems, Giannoulias’ office discovered that the Motorola Solutions technology was being utilized by the Village of Forest Park’s Police Department to give CBP access to its license plate camera data. Motorola has since worked with Forest Park to shut off and disable the data sharing capabilities with CBP and other federal agencies at the direction of the Secretary of State’s office. This comes off the heels of last week’s announcement where the audit conducted by Giannoulias’ office uncovered that Flock Safety, operator of the largest automated license plate reader system in the nation, had allowed CBP to acces

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ALTON - You have the chance to customize a brick at the Lucy Haskell Playhouse. From now until Oct. 15, 2025, the Haskell Playhouse Association is selling bricks to be customized and installed around the perimeter of the playhouse. This annual brick sale aims to landscape the property and engage Riverbend residents in the playhouse’s history and upkeep. “You can do it in memory, in honor, just a special date or anniversary, a wedding, anything like that to make it special for someone or yourself or your family,” said Margaret Hopkins. “When I take my grandchildren to the park, they always like to look for their brick with their initials on it.” The forms for the bricks must be submitted by Oct. 15. Hopkins said they aim to install the bricks by Christmas. You can pick up the forms at an upcoming open house on Sept. 13, 2025, or you can contact the Haskell Playhouse Association for more information. The playhouse was built by Dr. William

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The soldier from California has not yet been identified by military officials.

MADISON COUNTY — Deputies Jonas Barnes and Max Ringering graduated from the Southwestern Illinois College Police Academy, Session 156, and received awards during the ceremony, the Madison County Sheriff’s Office announced this week. Deputy Barnes was honored with the Southwestern Illinois Police Chief’s Association Most Outstanding Officer Award, while Deputy Ringering received the Leadership Award for his role as Squad Leader during the academy. Both deputies will now report to the Madison County Sheriff's Office Patrol Division, where they will continue their training alongside assigned Field Training Officers. The sheriff’s office expressed pride in Barnes and Ringering's achievements and anticipation for their future contributions.

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ALTON - The Hayner Genealogy and Local History Library will host a special presentation that focuses on Alton, ancestry, and a local family. From 6–8 p.m. on Sept. 10, 2025, community members are invited to the Genealogy and Local History Library for an 80-minute feature length film titled “Family Album” and a 15-minute short called “Trilogy.” Altonian Jean King composed music to tell her family’s story in Alton, and her cousin and cinematographer Ann Morrissey Davidson created both films. “It’s really rich,” Davidson said. “I think people will enjoy it. Even if you’re not interested in Alton history or whatever, it’s very moving, about a family.” “Family Album” tells King’s family’s story in four parts — “Our Ancestors,” “Our Immediate Family,” “Our Generation,” and “Our Next Generation” — through song and dance.

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ST. LOUIS – On September 8th, United Way of Greater St. Louis (UWGSL) is asking Donor Advised Fund (DAF) holders to help demonstrate the power of collective DAF giving by giving from their DAF to the UWGSL Community Campaign, supporting the local safety net. UWGSL is like a mutual fund of philanthropy, maximizing giving through a trusted, high-impact network of 160 local nonprofits. Much like a mutual fund pools investments to generate broad market returns, UWGSL strategically distributes charitable dollars to maximize impact across the St. Louis region, helping over 1 million people every year. “We are so excited to officially introduce our first annual United Way DAF Day that gives DAF donors the ability to maximize their investments together to lead lasting change,” said Michelle D. Tucker, President and CEO of United Way of Greater St. Louis. “When you give to United Way through your Donor-Advised Fund, your investment goes further. We look forward t

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WEST ALTON, MO. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Rivers Project is announcing its first managed Deer Hunt for Youth. The hunt will take place within the Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary, West Alton, MO on November 1st and 2nd, 2025. To ensure public safety, portions of the Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary will be temporarily closed starting Friday, October 31st, 2025, at 8 P.M. and will be reopening on Monday, November 3rd, 2025 at 6 A.M. The Audubon Center at Riverlands, Lincoln Shields Recreation Area, and Ellis Island will remain open during this time. A total of 5 youth applicants will be randomly selected for this opportunity. Applicants must be within the ages of 6-15 and be accompanied by 1 non-hunting adult. Applications are available at the Rivers Project Office (301 Riverlands Way, West Alton, MO 63386) or by request to cemvsriversproject@usace.army.mil and are due by September 15th, 2025. Applications may be dropped off to the Rivers Project Office

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ALTON – An Alton man accused of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old remains in custody on felony charges. Clarence Estelle, 34, of the 400 block of 3rd Street in Alton, was charged on Sept. 3, 2025 with one count each of criminal sexual assault (a Class 1 felony) and aggravated criminal sexual abuse (a Class 2 felony). On Aug. 30, 2025, Estelle allegedly committed an act of sexual conduct upon a 16-year-old victim “by use of force or threat of force,” according to charging documents. According to the state’s petition to deny Estelle’s pretrial release from custody, the Alton Police Department responded to a reported criminal sexual assault on Aug. 30, before Estelle “fled the scene to avoid police contact.” After being taken into custody, Estelle reportedly admitted to committing the act of sexual conduct during an interview with authorities. He was also reportedly on parole at the time of these offenses. The Alton Police Department presented

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