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South tower of former Millennium Hotel demolished in St. Louis

2 months ago
The south tower of the former Millennium Hotel in downtown St. Louis was demolished Friday, marking a milestone for a planned $670 million redevelopment of the site. The project is a partnership between the Gateway Arch Park Foundation and The Cordish Companies.
Patrick Clark

Jerseyville Library Worker Charged With Child Porn Possession By Illinois Attorney General

2 months ago
JERSEYVILLE – An employee of the Jerseyville Public Library faces 10 felony counts of child pornography possession after a joint investigation between the Jerseyville Police and Illinois Attorney General’s Office. Adam Hurley, 42, of Jerseyville, was charged with 10 counts of possessing child sexual abuse material, each Class 2 felonies punishable by up to seven years in prison. The charges were issued by the office of Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul. Hurley is currently

YWCA Honors Women of Distinction at Annual Gala

2 months ago
GODFREY - The YWCA’s 11 Women of Distinction were honored with a gala to celebrate their accomplishments in the community. On Thursday, March 12, 2026, the women, their loved ones, and community members gathered at Lewis and Clark Community College for the event. This year’s honorees included Lynne Burnett , Tomeika Carter , Barb Erwin , Mary Jason , Carol Morris , Debbie Sheary , Dr. Tandra Taylor , Dr. Tracy Webster-Cooley , Kathleen Wilson , Beverly

Fire damages upper floors at Tower Grove Manor

2 months ago
Two people are taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation after a fire at a high-rise apartment complex for seniors in South St. Louis. Flames were seen bursting through an eighth-floor window of Tower Grove Manor on Friday morning, forcing residents to shelter in place.
Chad Mira

SIUE Police Charge Bethalto Man In Domestic Battery Case

2 months ago
BETHALTO – A Bethalto resident faces multiple charges after allegedly lying to police officers after a reported domestic battery. Joseph A. Yancey, 37, of Bethalto, was charged on Feb. 27, 2026 with one count each of aggravated domestic battery (a Class 2 felony), obstructing justice (a Class 4 felony), and domestic battery (a Class A misdemeanor). Yancey is accused of knowingly committing an act of domestic battery against a family or household member on Feb. 25, 2026, causing great

BJ's Printables Male Athlete Of The Month For MELHS: Bishop's Season Reflects Months of Hard Work and Team Focus

2 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE - Brady Bishop’s season at Metro East Lutheran included standout scoring in many games and a recent honor that his athletic director said reflected months of work with his teammates. Bishop, a Metro East Lutheran player, was recently named to the Gateway Metro all-conference boys first-team squad, and Metro East Lutheran High athletic director Jason Batty said that was a tremendous honor. Bishop’s season included a 24-point game against rival Maryville Christian on Feb.

Comptroller Candidate Holly Kim Shares Philosophy Ahead of Primary

2 months ago
ILLINOIS - As the race to the Illinois primary heats up, comptroller candidate Holly Kim shared more about her philosophy that it’s important to help the working class. The primary is scheduled for March 17, 2026, and Kim (D) is eager to use her background as a village trustee, township trustee, and county treasurer in the comptroller’s role. She explained that she is interested in helping the working class because she has experienced hardship herself, and she encourages Illinois