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ELSAH — Kimbeley Peterson, a junior at Principia College, has been named a 2025-2026 Newman Civic Fellow by Campus Compact, a national coalition that recognizes student leaders committed to positive community change. The fellowship, which selects students from 38 states, Washington, D.C., and Mexico, honors those who demonstrate leadership potential and dedication to addressing public issues. Peterson, who is double-majoring in biology and global studies, holds multiple leadership roles on campus, including president of the African Students Association, house president of Howard House, former International Student Representative on Student Senate, co-captain of the women’s tennis team, and manager at the Piasa Pub. Peterson's approach to civic engagement emphasizes community-based solutions and cross-cultural collaboration, focusing on root causes of social challenges through inclusive dialogue and research. “Kimbeley Peterson is a dynamic and engaging leader wh

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GRANITE CITY – Three area men have been charged by Granite City Police in separate cases of domestic battery, including one involving a pregnant victim. Jeremy A. Diaz, 30, of Dupo, Ill., was charged on Sept. 16, 2025 with a Class 2 felony count of aggravated domestic battery and a Class A misdemeanor count of domestic battery. Charging documents state Diaz allegedly strangled a family or household member and struck them across the face with an open hand on Aug. 25, 2025. Further details are contained within the state’s petition to deny Diaz’s pretrial release from custody. According to the petition, “the evidence shows” Diaz strangled the victim as documented in police photographs showing visible injuries to the victim’s neck and body. “The victim reported this was the fifth time defendant had battered her, establishing a pattern of escalating domestic violence,” the petition states, adding Diaz’s release from custody

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For decades, major U.S. wireless providers have collected sensitive customer movement and location data (often down to the meter), then sold it to a long list of random dipshits — usually without bothering to clearly inform customers or get their consent. Five years ago, this resulted in folks like stalkers and people pretending to be law enforcement abusing said […]

Mötley Crüe is celebrating the 40th anniversary of their third studio album, Theatre of Pain, with a new limited-edition deluxe vinyl box set.Dropping Nov. 14, the box set includes a remastered version…

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COLLINSVILLE - The Collinsville Police Department is seeking assistance in locating Chester Hamilton, who faces multiple warrants related to retail theft. The department announced on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, that Hamilton, nicknamed “Sticky Fingers,” has two outstanding warrants from Collinsville authorities for retail theft exceeding $300. Additionally, he has two more warrants from another local law enforcement agency. Authorities describe Hamilton as having a pattern of taking merchandise without payment. The Collinsville Police Department urges anyone with information on his whereabouts to call 618-344-2131, extension 5209. Callers can remain anonymous. The department also encouraged Hamilton to surrender voluntarily to resolve the outstanding charges. “These charges and statements made herein are based upon probable cause. The defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty,” the department noted in its statement.

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JERSEY COUNTY – Attorney General Raoul announced a Jersey County man was sentenced to 50 years in prison for possession of child sexual abuse material. The case is part of Raoul’s ongoing work, in collaboration with federal law enforcement agencies and local law enforcement officials throughout Illinois, to apprehend offenders who download and trade child sexual abuse material online. Donald J. Herring, 58, of Piasa, was sentenced today by Jersey County Circuit Court Judge Allison Lorton after pleading guilty in May to five counts of possession of child pornography, Class 1 felonies, and one count of possession of a firearm by a felon. “Today’s sentence represents justice for innocent children and their families who are victimized each and every time one of these heinous images or videos are downloaded or shared,” Raoul said. “My office will continue to collaborate with local law enforcement agencies to protect Illinois children.”

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As voters cast ballots in the special Tuesday election to recall Jackson County Executive Frank White Jr., a question that’s rarely been openly discussed lingers. If White is removed from office, who will be selected to replace him? The Jackson County Legislature would be tasked with nominating and voting to confirm his replacement to serve […]

The board of the Bi-State Development Agency approved the change on Friday without dissent.

Music artists such as John Legend, Brian Culbertson, and Samara Joy will be performing at concerts to benefit Maryville University's Kids Rock Cancer program, which helps children battling cancer express their emotions through music and songwriting.

A man and a woman have been charged with first-degree murder in connection with the disappearance and death of Dustin Ray Carver, who was reported missing in May 2014.

There are myriad ways people are using AI range from the practical, like researching products or planning a trip, to the wildly personal, like using it to write one’s wedding vows.

Cory Nonda Aiono, 32, was charged Wednesday with first-degree assault, armed criminal action and leaving the scene of an accident.

The St. Louis Artists' Guild is proud to present our annual members exhibition, an all media and theme exhibit. Juror: Robin Hirsch-Steinhoff For list of juried artists, please visit the […]

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The St. Louis Artists' Guild is proud to present Jim Trotter's solo exhibition Through Time and Lens. Jim Trotter is an digital artist and photographer operating from his studio located […]

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The St. Louis Artists' Guild is proud to present Built Over Time by Henry Moyerman. Built Over Time presents a new body of work alongside a reflection on the decade-long […]

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Born in Watford City, North Dakota in 1985, artist Teresa Baker lives and works in Los Angeles, and she’s an enrolled member of the Three Affiliated Tribes in the Great […]

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