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Democrat Lucas Kunce reported raising $7.6 million over the last three months, more than doubling the amount raised by Republican U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley over the same period. Hawley, who is seeking his second term in the Senate, reported raising $3 million. An independent political action committee supporting his re-election, Show Me Strong, raised a little under $1 million. But Hawley ended the quarter with more cash on hand than his Democratic rival, finishing September with $2.6 million for the…

GODFREY - A section of Pearl Street in Godfrey is set to get $80,000 in pedestrian-friendly upgrades following unanimous Village Board approval on Tuesday. The scope of the project is to “construct pedestrian gates and a sidewalk at the railroad crossing on Pearl Street,” according to the resolution. The Village has agreed to appropriate $80,000 from its General Fund to cover the cost of the work. According to a Joint Funding Agreement between the village and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), the area includes railroad terminals for the Union Pacific and Kansas City Southern Railroads. Both the pedestrian gates and sidewalk are estimated to be completed within the next five years under the terms of the IDOT agreement. Trustees voted unanimously on Tuesday to approve the joint funding agreement with no further discussion. A full recording of the Oct. 15, 2024 Godfrey Village Board meeting is available at the top of this story or on Riverbender.com/vide

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EDWARDSVILLE - Dr. Robert W. Werden is excited to introduce the newest member of the Regional Office of Education’s staff, Dr. Stacie Hoover. She will serve in the role of Instructional Coach for schools in the Madison County Region. Dr. Hoover is a veteran educator with a rich background in teaching, curriculum design, educational administration, and program development. With a Doctorate in Curriculum Design and Instruction from McKendree University, she has dedicated her career to enhancing educational experiences and outcomes for students. She has taught everything from elementary school to college level courses in which she demonstrated effective teaching strategies for traditional and non-traditional students. Cumulatively, these experiences have given her insight on relationship building and working collaboratively on common goals for students. She is a skilled grant writer, that has successfully secured funding for multiple initiatives, underscoring their commitment t

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As ballot measures campaigns fill the airwaves with seven-figure ad wars alongside Missouri’s U.S. Senate race, the state seems about to experience the cheapest campaign in years for other statewide offices. On Tuesday, Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe, the Republican nominee for governor, reported raising about $760,000 during September for his campaign committee and another $1.3 million for his joint-fundraising committee, American Dream PAC. His Democratic opponent, state Rep. Crystal Quade, raised $425,000…

Eagles are spending even more time in Las Vegas.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers have added four more shows to their Eagles Live In Concert at Sphere residency:  March…

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Democrats need to flip three seats to take Republicans under a two-thirds majority.

ALTON - The City of Alton has renewed its municipal electricity aggregation program with Homefield Energy, aiming to shield residents from fluctuating electricity supply rates. The new agreement, which will take effect in December 2024, will provide a fixed rate of $0.09054 per kilowatt hour (kWh), representing a significant decrease from the current rate of $0.1220 charged by Constellation. This decision was announced in light of ongoing volatility in the energy market. The new rate, effective through the May 2025 meter read date, is expected to yield monthly savings of over $25 for an average account using 800 kWh. Additionally, the program will transition from the higher summer delivery rates to lower non-summer rates, further enhancing savings for participants. Alton officials, along with their consultant Good Energy, opted for a shorter contract duration due to the unpredictable nature of the energy market. Since the aggregation program's inception in 2013, participants have experienced

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The shooting happened just after noon Tuesday near Fairground Park.

Ozzy Osbourne has shared a statement to TMZ following news that his former guitarist, Jake E. Lee, was shot in Las Vegas early Tuesday morning."It's been 37 years since I've…

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Defense attorneys questioned the details of the case in court saying the off-duty officer was the instigator.

For several months, the Columbia Missourian has requested documents regarding the operations and finances of Boone Health following major layoffs, program cuts and reported losses of $112 million from the hospital in 2021-22. Hospital officials, including members of the publicly elected board of trustees, have denied numerous requests by Missourian reporters for operational documents. Missourian […]

A St. Louis man was arrested Monday in Mississippi for the shooting death of two people in Missouri.

On This Day, Oct. 16, 1992 ...A star-studded celebration of the 30th anniversary of Bob Dylan’s recording career was held at New York’s Madison Square Garden.The night’s performers included Neil…

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Michael Johnson, 34, had been walking across Tesson Ferry Road when he was hit by a vehicle.

ALTON - During their regular meeting on Oct. 15, 2024, the Alton Community Unit School District Board of Education recognized the West Elementary Optimist Student of the Month for October. Julius Ezeagu is a fifth grader at West Elementary who plays clarinet, violin and tennis. West Elementary Principal TaRael Kee introduced Ezeagu as someone “who exemplifies all the qualities we value in our students.” “He balances his commitments with a cheerful, positive attitude,” Kee said. “His mother describes him as the go-to guy in the family, always responsible and helpful. In addition to his academics and extracurricular activities, Julius is also committed to giving back to the community.” Ezeagu helps clean up after P.E. every day. He also was nominated to join West Elementary’s Gentleman’s Group. His teacher, Alexandra Stilwell, described Ezeagu as “an all-around great scholar, hard worker, and someone who’s always willin

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At a reforestation site in Washington, forest managers are experimenting with "assisted migration" — planting trees from warmer, drier regions — to boost the forest's resilience.

The Force is not with the Illinois State Historical Society on Facebook. The Springfield-based not-for-profit's Facebook page has been infiltrated by a hacker.