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St. Louis' former mayor, now a fellow at Harvard's Kennedy School, invited former U.S. Rep. Cori Bush to talk about her experiences in politics.

City officials broke ground in the heart of Edwardsville Monday morning for a new pedestrian plaza and park.

EDWARDSVILLE - The Edwardsville Rotary Club has selected Edwardsville High School senior Jazmin Hayes as its Student of the Month for April, recognizing her involvement in school organizations and academic and extracurricular accomplishments in Edwardsville. Hayes, 18, was nominated by Edwardsville High School art teacher Cassie Flynn. She is the daughter of Jaimee and Joshua Hayes. Hayes serves as president of the National Art Honor Society and Diversity Club, vice president of HOSA and the

CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following statement after the U.S. District Court for the Northern District declared the case over National Guard deployment moot. “In October, the District Court for the Northern District took action to stop the unlawful deployment of National Guard troops in Illinois because the administration could provide no lawful explanation for its deployment. That is because none existed. This matter went all the way to U.S. Supreme

EDWARDSVILLE - Community members have the chance to celebrate the Kentucky Derby with a delicious twist at 1818 Chophouse. From 3:30–10 p.m. on Saturday, May 2, 2026, 1818 Chophouse in Edwardsville will host a Derby Day party so attendees can enjoy the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby, featuring hors d’oeuvres and a picnic dinner followed by live music by the Bob Perry Band. Owner Megan Pashea encourages people to come out, sip a mint julep, sample the curated menu and have

District 3 is investigating a shooting that injured two men on April 19, 2026 in the Benton Park West neighborhood.

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EAST ST. LOUIS - East St. Louis School District 189 marked a major milestone in student opportunity and workforce development with the groundbreaking of its $17.2 million Career and Technical Education (CTE) facility expansion at East St. Louis Senior High School. The project, made possible through a $17 million state grant secured by the leadership of Senator Chris Belt, represents a transformative investment in career pathways and the future of East St. Louis students. “Workforce development

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The Cardinals want to keep control of street vending near Busch Stadium.

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Coastal Management Program has awarded $970,770 in grants to Illinois organizations for coastal education, recreation, water quality monitoring, planning, design and engineering projects along the Lake Michigan shoreline. The Coastal Management Program is a federal-state partnership between IDNR and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration that provides federal funding directly to communities in the Illinois

The Gateway Arch National Park is expecting a busy spring and summer travel season as the Route 66 Centennial approaches, and visitors are advised to purchase tickets online in advance to save time upon arrival.

SPRINGFIELD – Visitors are invited to commemorate the 222nd anniversary of the start of the Lewis and Clark Expedition with the annual Point of Departure Commemoration May 9-10 at the Lewis and Clark State Historic Site in Madison County. The free event will feature military demonstrators, historic artisans and hands-on history displays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on both days. Artisans will demonstrate candle making, leatherworking, tanning, gunsmithing, spinning, blacksmithing and woodworking.

Whether driving to Belleville or anywhere else in St. Clair County, the commute on Interstate 64 across the Poplar Street Bridge will look a little different for the next two days.

For the better part of five years, we’ve been treated to an elaborate performance about the unprecedented constitutional horror of “jawboning.” Jim Jordan held hearings. Missouri’s AG sued. The Supreme Court heard Murthy v. Missouri and concluded there wasn’t enough evidence of government coercion to establish standing, let alone a First Amendment violation. None of […]

Scorpions have canceled their upcoming tour of India due to medical reasons.The four-city Coming Home tour was supposed to begin Tuesday in Shillong, but the band announced on social media…

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WOOD RIVER — In recognition of Earth Month, State Senator Erica Harriss (56th- Glen Carbon) and Representative Amy Elik (111th- Alton) are inviting residents to take part in a FREE Community Shred Event and Clean Up Day on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Wood River Police Department parking lot (550 Madison Ave., Wood River, IL — entrance on IL Route 143). The event will provide secure, on-site document shredding to help residents safely dispose of sensitiv

"The jury decided to send a message," attorney Joan Schwartz said. "That's how I interpret this. And the message is: This should stop. This shouldn't happen."