A powerful story of a veteran continues to live on through the efforts of a local museum, one of roughly 650 preserved narratives that capture the lives and service of veterans. Among them is the story of the late Mark Sloan.
A surprise motion during the penalty phase for convicted serial rapist Yahya Maly, led to fears the case could be tossed. The defendant made a claim that Maly’s rights were violated, and the jury was held over.
Step into the golden glow of the Jazz Age. Speakeasy Spectacular is a fully produced burlesque and cabaret experience where live performance, sultry glamour, and vintage decadence collide. From slow-burning […]
The Boston Red Sox are in town, set for a three-game series against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium from Friday to Sunday. A local restaurant owner has answered the call to feed the players traveling from Bean Town.
O’FALLON, Ill. — High school students interested in a career in health care are invited to apply for the Summer 2026 High School Healthcare Bootcamps at HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital in Breese, HSHS Holy Family Hospital in Greenville and HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital in Highland. The bootcamps are designed for high school juniors and seniors interested in a career in health care to experience a realistic look into
The Trump administration’s AI policy is two-faced, torn between deregulation and despotism. In March, the administration released its National AI Legislative Framework, directing Congress to “prevent the United States government from coercing technology providers, including AI providers, to ban, compel, or alter content based on partisan or ideological agendas.” This policy against government interference with […]
St. Louis County Executive Sam Page warned this week that the county’s budget crisis is worsening and said an additional $6.4 million is needed to meet payroll obligations.
ALTON – An Alton man accused of stealing a refrigerator while burglarizing a local church last week faces felony charges. Braden E. Phillips, 36, of Alton, was charged on April 6, 2026 with one count each of burglary, a Class 1 felony, and theft, a Class 4 felony. Phillips allegedly knowingly entered Harvest Fellowship Christian Church at 3316 Hillcrest Ave. in Alton without legal authority and with the intent to commit a theft on April 3, 2026. On the same date, Phillips reportedly
The first single off Paul McCartney’s upcoming solo album, The Boys of Dungeon Lane, has put the two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer back on the Billboard charts.The tune, “Days We Left…
ALTON - Alton Community Unit School District #11 students came together for a celebration of neurodiversity at Autism Sports Day. On Friday, April 10, 2026, elementary and middle school students traveled to Lovejoy Elementary School for a day of bounce houses, snacks, games and fun. This event was hosted by the Alton High School’s cooperative work training program, overseen by Joe Michalski and Tammy Wood. High school students played with and helped the younger kids throughout the day
Madison County sheriff’s deputies and other law enforcement responded to a barricaded subject Friday in an unincorporated area near Collinsville, authorities said.