GRANITE CITY — U.S. Steel announced it will restart one of its blast furnaces at Granite City Works, leading to new job opportunities in the Metro East region, Gov. JB Pritzker said, and he is ecstatic about the decision. The decision, driven by consumer demand, will bring new, good-paying jobs and significant investment to the facility, Pritzker stated in a news release. He credited collaboration among the state government, community members, elected leaders—including Congresswoman
ALTON – Simmons Hanly Conroy, a national leader in the legal representation of mesothelioma patients and their families, is pleased to announce that John A. Barnerd, firm partner and management committee member, was named to St. Louis Small Business Monthly magazine’s “Top People To Know in Southern Illinois” list for 2025. Published every December, the list recognizes and celebrates Southern Illinois influencers who are helping to drive the success of regional businesses.
COLLINSVILLE – Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 8 Commander, Captain Casey Faro, announces the ISP will conduct Alcohol Countermeasure Enforcement (ACE) patrols in Madison and St. Clair counties during December. ACE patrols allow the ISP to focus on preventing, detecting, and taking enforcement action in response to violations associated with impaired driving and illegal transportation or consumption of alcohol or drugs. The ISP has zero tolerance for impaired driving in Illinois. Officers
Did you know that St. Nicholas Day is celebrated in over 20 countries with distinct customs that range from gift-giving to elaborate parades? This lesser-known holiday, observed on December 6th, honors the historical figure of St. Nicholas—an early Christian bishop famed for his generosity and kindness. While many associate the holiday with children receiving small gifts in their shoes, there are numerous inventive ways to celebrate that can bring communities and families together, deepen
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On CNN’s AC360 with Anderson Cooper, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) sharply criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s unlawful, unauthorized military strikes in the Southern Hemisphere. Duckworth also slammed the Department of Defense for misleading the public and putting our servicemembers in legal jeopardy and at greater risk of retaliation from our enemies. Video of the full interview can be found on the Senator’s YouTube. Key Quotes: &ldquo
BUZZ MAGAZINE – Cammie Corlas Quinn has been writing uplifting stories about small-town life for over twenty-five years. Now, those stories are part of a heartfelt collection. Going Home: Stories of Small-Town Central Illinois is a charming, nostalgic book about the joys, struggles, and love that Quinn experienced while growing up in rural Illinois in the 1960s and 1970s. “I enjoy sharing stories of hope whenever possible,” said Quinn. “The book offers a positive lens
BUZZ MAGAZINE – Think Rudolph is a funny name for a reindeer? It could have been Reginald, Rollo, or Rodney. Over eight decades ago, those were a few of the names considered for the red-nosed reindeer by Robert May, an Illinois copywriter whose creativity brought Rudolph to life in a 1939 storybook for Chicago-based department store giant Montgomery Ward. Today, the hit song and iconic television special, which premiered sixty years ago this December 6, overshadow the original, as the firs
GRANITE CITY — After a several-hour manhunt, authorities apprehended DJ Marshall at approximately 3 a.m. Saturday in connection with a shooting involving a Granite City police officer. Earlier that day, police responded to the 2000 block of Johnson Road, where Marshall allegedly fired multiple shots at an officer, striking him. The injured officer was promptly transported to a hospital in the St. Louis area for medical treatment. Following the arrest, Granite City Police expressed gratitude
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