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CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker signed three bills (HB 5070, SB 3772 and HB 4418) that protect Illinoisans from the legacy of toxic pollution and insulate the state from some of the worst impacts of the Trump administration’s federal environmental policy rollbacks. Environmental and community advocates across the state are celebrating the new laws as a set of historic “firsts” that will result in cleaner air and water and improved public health across the state. “Access

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) is issuing a public health alert for meat and poultry products containing FDA-regulated jalapeños that may be contaminated with Salmonella . FSIS expects additional downstream products will be identified as this ingredient recall progresses. The list of products subject to the public health alert is available here , including information such as the product names, establishment numbers,

CAHOKIA HEIGHTS - The Cahokia Heights Fire Department said on Monday, Aug. 10, 2026, that based on information available to the Cahokia Heights Fire Department at this time, all indications are that the department’s vehicle was responding appropriately and the collision was not caused by the operation of the fire apparatus on Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026. The accident resulted in an injury to the Cahokia Heights Fire Department member who was operating the fire apparatus and severe damage to th

MEQUON, Wis. - Each semester, Concordia University Wisconsin recognizes students whose academic achievement reflects their dedication, perseverance and commitment to excellence. Congratulations to the following students who earned honors for the spring semester. Their hard work and pursuit of academic excellence are commendable, and we celebrate this well-deserved accomplishment. HOMETOWN, STATE; NAME, CLASS LEVEL, PROGRAM, HONOR Bethalto, IL August Frankford, Junior, Pharmaceutical Sciences,

GODFREY - The Nature Institute aims to protect native wildlife, and you can be a part of this mission. Located at 2213 S. Levis Lane in Godfrey, The Nature Institute (TNI) is a nonprofit that offers camps, educational classes, and public walking trails to the community. Outreach Director Ramona Pollard explained that the organization works hard to be good stewards of the environment, and they hope their work encourages others to appreciate and care for nature. “The Nature Institute

A village can tell that life is changing long before a calendar page does. One house hangs herbs over a doorway. Another lights candles after dark. In a nearby market, certain foods suddenly appear, while others vanish. A family cleans the home more carefully than usual. A town square fills with music, masks, or a parade. These are not random habits. They are signals. Across the world, traditions help people notice and mark seasonal change, turning a gradual shift in the natural world into somethin

A bowl of rice, a piece of bread with butter, or a plate of eggs can feel more satisfying than a fancy meal with ten ingredients. That may seem odd in a culture that praises variety, choice, and endless food trends. Yet again and again, people return to simple meals—not just because they are cheap or easy, but because they meet deep human needs. Why simple food feels so good Simple meals often do something rich or complicated meals cannot: they calm us. A warm bowl of soup, plain noodles,

“Lazy summer days” sounds simple, but the phrase hides a strange idea: doing less can feel more meaningful than doing more. That is part of why the expression has lasted. It does not only describe free time or a relaxed mood. It points to a specific kind of experience—slow hours, lower pressure, and a brief sense that life does not need to be tightly scheduled. People use the phrase casually, yet it carries ideas about rest, childhood, class, work, memory, and even guilt. T

Just days after Rod Stewart postponed a Canadian concert due to travel issues, the rocker was forced to postpone another show due to health-related issues.The “Maggie May” rocker was supposed…

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On August 10, 1945, Japan signaled its willingness to accept surrender terms that would lead to the end of the Second World War. Coming just days after the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and after the Soviet Union entered the war against Japan, this was one of the most important turning points ever linked to this date. At the time, it marked the beginning of the end of a global conflict that had caused destruction on a scale few had imagined. It still matters today because it reshaped

Flock Safety, a surveillance equipment company, says it partners with more than 5,000 law enforcement agency partners across 6,000 communities. Is your city one of them?

St. Louis County is one of a dwindling number of Missouri counties that haven't yet authorized sales taxes on internet purchases.