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Businesses can ask their distributors for a break, but unless already agreed upon in a contract, distributors and suppliers are not obligated to pass down the money. And it’s unlikely consumers will get money back too.

CAHOKIA HEIGHTS — A Cahokia Heights Fire Department apparatus rolled over Saturday afternoon, Aug. 8, 2026, after it was struck in a three-vehicle crash on Illinois Route 3 while responding to another crash, injuring one firefighter and sending all parties involved to area hospitals, the department said. The crash occurred at 1:10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, as the fire apparatus was traveling southbound on Illinois Route 3. Based on preliminary information, two vehicles traveling northbound

Green Door Art Gallery in Presents “Bee” Intrigued July 8 - August 19! The exhibit features Patrice Aitch - Glass Alison Bozarth - Mixed Media 2D Marilyn Callahan - Pastels […]

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On August 9, one of the most consequential events in modern history took place in 1945, when the United States dropped an atomic bomb on Nagasaki, Japan, during the final days of the Second World War. The bombing killed tens of thousands of people, many immediately and many more later from injuries and radiation exposure. At the time, it was part of a fast-moving effort to force Japan’s surrender and bring the war to an end. It still matters today because it shaped the close of World War

SPRINGFIELD – Building on a strong team of diverse experts in their fields, Governor JB Pritzker announced the following appointment in his administration : Central Illinois Economic Development Authority Nicole Bateman will serve as a Member of the Central Illinois Economic Development Authority.* Bateman currently serves as President of the Economic Development Corporation of Decatur and Macon County as well as Chief Strategy Officer of the Illinois Fermentation and Agriculture

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias has launched a pilot program to make disability parking placards easier to obtain as a newly signed law expands accessible parking relief for families caring for children and individuals with disabilities. The law allows the Secretary of State’s office to issue meter-exempt disability parking placards to legal guardians who transport individuals with disabilities who are incapable of driving. To support the new law and improve

SPRINGFIELD – Legislation championed by State Senator Christopher Belt to expand access to mental health resources and strengthen suicide prevention efforts has been signed into law. “Too many families have experienced the heartbreak of losing a loved one to suicide,” said Belt (D-Swansea). “This will help ensure people know where to turn during a crisis and give our communities additional tools to bolster suicide prevention efforts.” The new law will increase awareness

EDWARDSVILLE — Glen-Ed Pantry has provided a record 11,350 meals to local children this summer through its Brown Bag Buddies program. This is its highest total yet as the organization also outfits students for the new school year and starts construction on a larger facility to keep pace with growing demand. Each Monday morning throughout the summer, volunteers distributed five breakfasts and five lunches to every participating child at Glen-Ed Pantry, Hamel Elementary School, Worden Elementary

GRANITE CITY – A man from Granite City faces felonies in Madison County after allegedly using an axe to threaten others before striking and damaging an occupied police vehicle. Patrick A. Holt, 21, of Granite City, was charged on Aug. 7, 2026 with one count each of criminal damage to government supported property (a Class 3 felony), aggravated assault of a peace officer, and criminal damage to property (both Class 4 felonies). Holt allegedly approached an occupied Granite City Police vehicle

Solar panel misinformation, spread by bots and by neighbors, derailed a project in Cajun Country that promised millions in local tax revenue. The same methods are being employed nationwide.

Much of the organizing is being done over coffee, at rallies and during potlucks. “It’s been very cool to see everyone come out of the woodwork.”

ST. LOUIS - We’re watching an area of rain and storms in northwestern Missouri. Right now, I expect most of this activity to remain north of our viewing area, although it may send a few clouds our way later this morning. Otherwise, heat and humidity will be the main players in our forecast over the [...]