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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that transformational improvements to Chicago-to-St. Louis passenger rail, including the introduction of higher speeds, won top honors among Midwest states in the 2024 America's Transportation Awards in the “Quality of Life/Community Development, Large Project” category. Delivered in 2023 by IDOT under the leadership of Gov. JB Pritzker, the multi-year project on the state’s most popular rail line established 110 mph speeds for the first time in Illinois, helping to better connect communities and major institutions while improving safety, convenience and accessibility. “We are proud to bring this award home to Illinois, but we’re even prouder of the work we’ve done to enhance quality of life for residents and visitors from one end of the state to the other,” said Illinois Transportation Secretary Omer Osman. “Through projects like these, we are able to make

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An investigation is underway after a car crashed into a Clarkson Eyecare building Thursday morning in Ellisville.

On This Day, Aug. 29, 1966 ...The Beatles played what would be their last-ever full public concert, at San Francisco’s Candlestick Park.The band played an 11-song set, which didn’t include any…

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CAHOKIA HEIGHTS - State Representative Kevin Schmidt donated his pay raise for the month of August to Cahokia Community Basket in the form of a food donation. Schmidt has donated every month’s pay raise to a different local food pantry or non-profit organization throughout his district since voting against the pay raise for legislators last year. “Our local food pantries need our help,” said Schmidt. “As promised, I donate back my personal pay raise each month to a local food pantry or community organization. I’m putting my money where my mouth is.” Cahokia Community Basket is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity, with a group of volunteers providing food to as many people in need as possible in St. Clair County. They are a supplementary food source handing out food provided by the food bank, retail suppliers, and citizen donations. Food and household goods are a fundamental need for our communities. Whether you’re facing temporary hardship or ongoing

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ALTON/GODFREY - Resurrection Lutheran Church, ELCA in Godfrey has partnered with the Godfrey Fire Protection District, the Alton Fire Department, and Boy Scout Troop 7 to help address a public safety need in the communities of Godfrey and Alton. To provide access to life-saving home safety devices, volunteers will be installing 10-year carbon monoxide detectors in homes. On Sept. 8, 2024, volunteers will install new UL-listed carbon monoxide detectors in pre-approved homes. Homeowners may provide batteries for volunteers to replace in existing smoke alarms if time permits. To raise awareness about fire prevention, fire escape planning, home fire safety, and to ensure homeowners have properly functioning smoke alarms, referrals to the local fire department may be provided. To qualify, the applicant must be a homeowner living in Alton or Godfrey. Priority to seniors, persons with disabilities and homeowners who are low income. Qualified applicants will be notified by email or telephone

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Coming off a breakout 11-win season last year, the Missouri Tigers open a new college football campaign Thursday evening.

August 29th has been a day marked by significant events that have shaped the course of history across the globe. 1966 - The Beatles' Last Commercial Concert On August 29, 1966, The Beatles performed their last commercial concert at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California. This event marked the end of an era for the legendary band, who decided to focus on studio recordings henceforth. Their decision was influenced by the chaotic nature of live tours and the increasing difficulty of performing their complex studio compositions on stage. This final concert was a defining moment in music history, symbolizing the shift from live performances to the more intricate and controlled environment of the recording studio. 1949 - First Soviet Atomic Bomb Test On this day in 1949, the Soviet Union conducted its first successful atomic bomb test, code-named 'RDS-1' or 'First Lightning,' at the Semipalatinsk Test Site in Kazakhstan. This event was a significant milestone in the Cold

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Missouri legislative leaders are demanding answers from state education officials about a monthslong backlog in a child care subsidy program. Two House committees — the budget committee and the education committee — have scheduled hearings into the matter next month, and a Republican Senate leader has called for her chamber to launch a similar inquiry. “I think it is safe to say The Office of Childhood is a massive disaster,” Senate Majority Leader Cindy O’Laughlin, a Republican from…

It looks like the latest dispute between Journey’s Jonathan Cain and Neal Schon is over.A rep for Cain announced he and Schon have resolved their legal dispute with regard to appointing an…

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Schedule for roll carts will be adjusted to accommodate Labor Day observance on Monday, September 2, 2024

Dr. Chad Sylvester, a Washington University pediatric psychiatrist at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, shares expert tips on handling this common mental health challenge for kids.

Going out-of-state for a big trek? These local inclines will help you get ready

“I think there’s been a feeling of the emotional and financial investment that fans have made has not been reciprocated by the organization,” Tim McKernan said.