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EAST ST. LOUIS - East St. Louis School District 189 announced late last week that the Class of 2026, made up of 275 seniors, has earned an astonishing $20 million in college scholarships because of the class's academic and career achievements. The East St. Louis School District said the class’s accomplishments include college, trade and technical school, military service, and career pathways as graduates prepare for their next steps. The announcement was made in a district

WOOD RIVER — Allison Layton of Wood River, a recent graduate of East Alton-Wood River High School, has enlisted in the Illinois Army National Guard, according to her mother, Monica Layton. Layton holds the rank of E1, her mother said, as she begins her Army service time. Monica Layton said she was proud of her daughter’s decision. “I am proud and want to show her some love for her dedication to sacrifice and serve,” Monica Layton said. “I am so proud of her.”

Three officers were injured and a woman arrested Monday after a standoff that closed South Grand Boulevard, police said.

BELLEVILLE/O'FALLON - Several students from western Illinois high schools have received the annual ImpactLife Student Impact Award in O’Fallon and Belleville, recognizing their support of the region’s blood supply as donors, advocates, volunteers and blood drive coordinators at the end of the school year, when blood supplies typically decline. The Student Impact Award Program honors students who have supported the blood supply in a variety of ways. Recipients completed at least on

FULTON, Mo. - Westminster College proudly announces those students named to the Spring 2026 Dean's List for exemplary academic performance. The list of 238 students includes 72 freshmen, 58 sophomores, 58 juniors and 50 seniors. Glen Carbon, Illinois - Meg Greer, Freshman Saint Louis, Missouri - Eliva Flowers, Sophomore The Dean's List recognizes Westminster students who excelled academically during the past semester. To be included on the Dean's List, a student must achieve a 3.60 semester

An arrest warrant has been issued for a Warren County man accused of a plethora of fraud and theft charges in multiple Missouri counties.

SPRINGFIELD – After 4 am on the final day of the spring session, Illinois Democrats passed a $56 billion Fiscal Year 2027 State Budget, which spends nearly a billion dollars more than last year. The Democratic majority’s budget is a record-high $55.9 billion and relies on $800 million in new revenue, including new taxes on social media platforms and digital ads, while raiding $150 million of revenue from the state sales tax on gasoline. Assistant Republican Leader C.D. Davidsmeyer

Looks like Paul McCartney may have another hit on his hands in the U.K.The Beatles legend’s latest solo album, The Boys of Dungeon Lane, is on track to top the U.K. Official…

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SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois General Assembly passed a $55.9 billion state budget, making it the largest budget in state history, supplemented by hundreds of millions in new taxes. State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) voted against the budget package and says it does nothing to address the rising cost of living in Illinois. "People in my district are begging for relief from Illinois' sky-high taxes," said Schmidt. "This budget is full of higher taxes, broken promises, pork projects

GLEN CARBON - State Senator Erica Harriss (56th-Glen Carbon) has released the following statement following the passage of the 2027 State Budget: “Across our district, families are working hard to keep up with rising costs. Every month brings new challenges as people make careful decisions about how to stretch their paychecks. They deserve a state government that approaches their tax dollars with the same level of responsibility. “I had hoped this budget would reflect that disciplin

EAST ST. LOUIS - Community members in East St. Louis are invited to attend the Stronger Together: Juneteenth Wellness & Unity Fair on June 18, 2026, a free public event aimed at promoting healing, empowerment, wellness, and community connection. The fair will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 505 S. 8th Street in East St. Louis, Illinois. Organizers said the event will bring together more than 20 community organizations and resource partners offering services, education, and support to residents.

FLORISSANT, MO. — In recognition of Women Veterans Recognition Day, a transformative one-day gathering will bring women veterans together for reflection, healing, and community at the Pallottine Retreat & Conference Center. The “Women Veterans: Resilience Reimagined 1-Day Retreat,” taking place from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, is designed to honor and amplify the voices, service, and leadership of women who have served in the past and those who are currently serving. Fo

Police board President Chris Saracino said Monday the department would use budget leftovers to pay for the new sound wall and part of a batch of new Tasers.

STAUNTON - Dee Webber has always been a Super Mom. Now, her community is rallying behind her. Webber is a quarterfinalist for the NewsBeauty Super Mom competition. With over 140,000 moms who entered the contest, she is now in the top 1 percent. A Staunton native, the stay-at-home mom of five shared that the competition has inspired her to reflect on her story and her goals for her family. “There are a lot of Super Moms out there. They all have their own journey, and this one is mine,”

On May 29, 2026, just after 10:30PM, District 3 officers were called to the 3500 block of Gravois for an Accident-Person Struck call.

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EDWARDSVILLE - The Department of Construction in the School of Engineering at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) has received a $600,000 commitment from the Southern Illinois Builders Association (SIBA) and the Southern Illinois Construction Advancement Program (SICAP), supporting student recruitment and workforce development in the construction management profession. The three-year investment will fund recruitment awards for students entering the program and support a strategic

Adolphus Busch IV, a member of the iconic Busch brewing brood who mostly kept himself at arm’s length from the family business, has died.