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Federal Sentence Imposed On Armed Robber In Maryville Motel Case

2 months ago
MARYVILLE, IL. - An Arkansas man was sentenced to 210 months in federal prison after admitting he robbed a motel in Maryville, Illinois, at gunpoint in May 2023, authorities said in a case investigated by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives and the Maryville Police Department. U.S. District Judge sentenced Rickey Martin Jr., 36, in East St. Louis, after Martin pleaded guilty in November to one count of Hobbs Act robbery and one count of brandishing and use of a firearm during

Alton VFW to Host St. Patrick's Day Meal and Music

2 months ago
ALTON - Community members can enjoy a hot meal for a good cause while celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. On Tuesday, March 17, 2026, Alton VFW Post #1308 will offer a St. Patrick’s Day meal and DJ. The meal starts at 1 p.m. and costs $10 a plate for corned beef, potatoes, cabbage, carrots and horseradish. DJ Tommy will perform from 4–8 p.m. Community members are invited to join the VFW for a fun celebration. “We’re hoping to have a good time,” said Becky

St. Louis Mayor Spencer Issues Statement On Problems With Weekend 314 Day Celebrations

2 months ago
ST. LOUIS - St. Louis Mayor Cara Spencer said her office is working with the city’s Office of Violence Prevention after what she described as “street takeovers and dangerous juvenile behavior” that occurred over the weekend in St. Louis, as police responded to shootings, takeovers and large crowds following 314 Day celebrations. “My office and I are aware of the street takeovers and dangerous juvenile behavior that occurred this past weekend,” Spencer said in a

20-Year-Old Held for Alleged Murder of Elderly Victim

2 months ago
BELLEVILLE - Detectives investigating a homicide at a Belleville home have filed a murder charge against a 20-year-old Belleville man, police said. On March 16, 2026, detectives with the Belleville Police Department presented information related to the March 15, 2026, homicide that occurred at the residence of a 78-year-old man in the 200 block of Union Avenue in Belleville. Following a review of the evidence, the St. Clair County State’s Attorney’s Office issued a charge of

Duckworth Joins Heinrich, Colleagues in Push to Deliver Tariff Refunds to American Families  

2 months ago
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) joined U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-NM) and her Senate Democratic colleagues in introducing legislation that would create a tax rebate program for individuals and families who have paid increased prices for groceries and everyday essentials due to President Trump’s unlawful foreign tariffs. According to a U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee (JEC) report , Trump’s illegal tariffs have already cost American

Godfrey Rec Center Committee to Announce Choice of Architecture Firm

2 months ago
GODFREY - The Village of Godfrey is learning more about the possibility of building a recreation center. On March 10 and 12, 2026, community members could gather for presentations by four architectural firms. FGM Architects, Farnsworth Group, Baysinger Architects, and AAIC Inc. all presented information about their work. Godfrey residents could ask questions and learn more about what the rec center might look like. “It's exciting to see for the public to be involved,” said Gerar