WASHINGTON — Against a backdrop of children’s backpacks and shoes Wednesday, congressional Democrats protested President Donald Trump’s war with Iran, specifically denouncing an early U.S. strike that killed more than 100 elementary school students in the country’s southern city of Minab. The lawmakers attended the installation organized by peace advocacy group Win Without War nearly […]
EDWARDSVILLE – A section of St. Louis Street in Edwardsville is set to become a pedestrian plaza and outdoor recreation space. City Council members voted 5-1 to pass a $3.95 million contract with S.M. Wilson for the construction of Goshen Commons on March 16, 2026. Alderman William Krause cast the sole vote against the contract, citing concerns about the high cost. The construction of Goshen Commons is set to transform one block of St. Louis Street from North Main Street to North 2nd
CHICAGO - The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is alerting taxpayers that changes announced by the United States Postal Service (USPS) regarding postmarks could impact tax filings in 2026. While the USPS postmark will still show the date of the first automated processing operation, the postmark may no longer reflect the date when the piece of mail was dropped off at a local post office. This change can directly impact time-sensitive documents such as tax returns and payments. IDOR encourages
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Budzinski (IL-13) at a House Oversight Committee hearing called on Postmaster General David Steiner to address flailing USPS delivery rates that have impacted rural communities in her district. Budzinski questioned why the Postmaster has continued to implement the so-called “Delivering for America” plan when the initiative has been proven to worsen on-time mail delivery rates and slow outgoing mail in rural areas. “Communities
Joe Jackson is sharing another track off his upcoming album, Hope and Fury.Following the release of "Welcome to Burning-By-Sea" and "Fabulous People," Jackson has released the track "After All This Time."…
EAST ALTON - Community members can support local first responders at the upcoming Guns and Hoses hockey game. On Saturday, March 21, 2026, local police officers and firefighters will compete in a hockey game at East Alton Ice Arena. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. and the game kicks off at 4 p.m. Admission costs $10 and is free for kids 5 and under. Proceeds will go to the Madison County Fallen Officers Memorial Fund. “We all like to get together and play hockey. So if we like to get together
ALTON - Alton Police Department K9 Rico has received a bullet- and stab-protective vest through a charitable donation from Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., the department announced on Wednesday, March 18, 2026. “The support we've received from Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. is truly outstanding, and we cannot thank them enough,” Alton Police Department Chief Jarrett Ford said. “Our K9 officers face the same dangers as our human officers, and this vest ensures that K9 Rico has the
Obviously, this headline owes everything to The Onion, which generated this masterpiece years ago: And so it is here: someone you’d never think would oppose fascism and bigotry deciding to speak up, despite knowing he could have just kept his head down and maintained his position as Sheriff For Life in Polk County, Florida. I’m […]
Bob Dylan has extended his 2026 tour into July.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer has added three new dates to the latest leg of his Rough and Rowdy Ways tour, including…
GODFREY - Attention all pet parents! The new and improved Peachy Paws is now up and operating in its new and expanded location! With the company's new facility, services available include grooming, day care and training for those four-legged companions. Peachy Paws is the dream and creation of owner/operator, Amber (Dyer) Pogue. Amber is a life-long lover of animals and caring for them is her passion. She was riding horses by the age of five. She was even a member of Colby Community College
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