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CARLINVILLE - A good selection of high-quality reading materials at low prices will be available during a sidewalk book sale at the Carlinville Public Library on Saturday, Sept. 21 from 9 a.m. to noon. This will be the library’s third annual sidewalk sale, which has been a successful fund-raiser in the past. Books will be on sale for a $1 donation each at this outdoor event, which offers gently-used materials in all genres, including fiction, biography, how-to, cooking, philosophy, travel, history, and holidays. In addition to the outdoor sale, visitors may browse the usual Book Nook selections inside in the conference room, where shoppers may fill a bag of books for one dollar throughout the day. All proceeds from the event will benefit library programs. The sidewalk sale is one of many activities in Carlinville that day, including the annual Fall Festival at the Macoupin County Historical Society. “We’ve received many high-quality, high-interest book donations

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Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy is a progressive genetic disorder that causes muscles to weaken over time.

The fundraiser helps people with neuromuscular diseases living in the St. Louis community. Text Donate to 314-425-5355.

FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS – The Fairview Heights Police Department reported that the Midwest Wingfest at St. Clair Square Mall was closed early on Saturday evening following incidents involving juveniles and subsequent arrests. As the sun set, juveniles began arriving at the event without family members and were denied entry. According to the police, some of these juveniles circumvented the barriers by jumping fences in other areas. Fights among juveniles subsequently broke out in the parking lot outside the fenced area, Fairview Heights Police said. Witnesses reported hearing several gunshots near the Firestone parking lot, prompting further concern. Officers arrested two individuals for fighting and used pepper spray to subdue several non-compliant juveniles involved in the altercations. The situation necessitated assistance from additional police agencies. Despite the disturbances, no injuries were reported. In response to the escalating situation, event management decided to close

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DUPO - The Illinois Department of Transportation announced a right lane closure will be encountered on northbound Interstate 255 near Dupo beginning Tuesday, September 3, at 9 a.m. through Friday, September 6, at 3 p.m. Weather permitting, the right lane will be closed between exit 10 and exit 13. All entrance and exit ramps will remain open. These restrictions are needed to do pavement repair work. IDOT District 8 crews will make the needed improvements. Full access will be restored as soon as possible. Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through this area. To avoid the work area, when feasible, use of alternate routes should be considered. Drivers are urged to pay close attention to changed conditions and signs in the work zones, obey the posted speed limits, refrain from using mobile devices and be alert for workers and equipment.

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EDWARDSVILLE - The Metro East Humane Society will host their annual Woofstock festival to raise $20,000 for their animals. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, at Triangle H Farms in Edwardsville, families can enjoy touch-a-truck, inflatables, face painting, pony rides, a margarita bar, live music and more. Moana and Elsa, two Disney princesses, will also make an appearance, and attendees can check out a vendor fair with business and craft vendors. All of the money raised through sponsorships and ticket sales will go back to the Metro East Humane Society (MEHS). “It’s just a family-friendly festival that celebrates peace, love and pets, just bringing everybody together,” explained Mady O’Reilly, MEHS development manager. “It goes without saying, but we can’t exist without the community that helps support us.” This year’s theme — “Rescued dogs are grateful dogs” — plays on the Grateful Dead

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Christopher Wehmeyer is accused of traveling at a high rate of speed on U.S. Highway 54 on Saturday, which led to the death of Officer Phylicia Carson.

Relatively warm ocean currents are weakening the base of Antarctica’s enormous Thwaites Glacier, whose demise could raise sea levels by as much as 7 feet. To separate the ice from those warmer ocean waters, scientists have put forward an audacious plan to erect a massive underwater curtain.

ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Ill. - The Midwest Wingfest in Fairview Heights was shut down early Saturday night after various disturbances were reported nearby the festival. The Midwest Wingfest was a volunteer event designed to raise money for combat-wounded soldiers, families of fallen heroes, and first responders. Festival management decided to shut the festival down early [...]

It brings the total number of marijuana products recalled in August up to nearly 175,000.

The person was hit on Illinois Route 3 at Piasa Lane.

The newsletter will be a go-to monthly guide to keeping up with craft beer releases, brewery news, and beer events in St. Louis.

One man was killed and two others were injured in a shooting at the Private Mathison Apartment complex in Cahokia Heights, Illinois on Sunday afternoon.

Since the Siddens Bening Hands-Free Law took effect, experts said distracted driving phone use dropped 8% in Missouri.

That brings the total number of marijuana products recalled in August to up nearly 175,000.

In September 1992, as I performed one of the perfunctory duties of my job as assistant city editor of the Columbia Daily Tribune — watching the nightly local news to keep up with our competitors — a startling story came on KMIZ. Stephen Gaither, a spokesman for Harry S Truman Memorial Veterans Hospital, described to […]

Bridget Bolder sent her daughter, Mia, to kindergarten at a neighborhood public school. After all, it seemed the “normal, regular thing to do.” But Bolder started to worry that some of her daughter’s classmates were exposing her to inappropriate topics. Early in the school year, Mia had to tell a teacher about a boy groping […]

A woman was struck by a car at the intersection of Grand and Hebert in north St. Louis early Monday morning, and is currently in critical condition.