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One Airlifted After Entrapment Crash On Southbound I-255

2 months ago
MADISON COUNTY - Mitchell Fire Department crews responded Wednesday afternoon, May 20, 2026, to a three-vehicle crash with reported entrapment on southbound Interstate 255 south of Interstate 270 near mile marker 30, where an overturned semi-truck tractor-trailer was leaking fuel, and one patient was later airlifted from the scene. The Mitchell Fire Department said it was dispatched at approximately 1:32 p.m. on May 20, 2026, to the crash site. Responding units were advised that

Harriss, Schmidt Advance Illinois Bills on Local Transparency and Veteran License Plates

2 months ago
SPRINGFIELD — Senator Erica Harriss (56th-Glen Carbon) and Representative Kevin Schmidt (114th-Millstadt) today announced the passage of two bills focused on government transparency and supporting Illinois veterans. House Bill 2137 requires local governments that already maintain a public website to post information directing residents to where audit and financial reports can be accessed through the Illinois Comptroller’s Office. “Taxpayers deserve easy access to information

The Mission Behind Alton's Early Childhood Center

2 months ago
ALTON/GODFREY - The Early Childhood Center in the Alton Community Unit School District #11 has resources for all kids ages birth through 5. The center offers a preschool program for kids ages 3–5, but they also have in-home services for expectant parents, newborns and toddlers. Principal Cindy Schuenke noted that their goal is to support these families and prepare their children to enter kindergarten. “We’re here just to support parents and families and make sure that

Duckworth, Durbin Announce Over $316 Million For Cleaner Water In Illinois

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today announced that the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency will receive $295,551,000 in grant funding to help get lead out of our state’s drinking water by substantially boosting the state’s Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) for this purpose. This funding is made possible through Duckworth’s water provisions in the 2021 Bipartisan Infrastructure

Weber Chevrolet and Fox2’s Tools for Teachers Honors Local Second Grade Teacher

2 months ago
SPONSORED- StudioSTL has partnered once again with Weber Automotive to honor and give back to our local teachers. Each month here on Studio STL, we award one local, deserving teacher with $500 from Weber Automotive to support their classroom needs! This month, we celebrate Wendy Weiner, a 2nd Grade teacher at Union Elementary School in [...]
Varkita Quinn

Illinois Liquor Control Commission: Graduate and Celebrate the Safe Way

2 months ago
SPRINGFIELD – Congrats, Grad! The Illinois Liquor Control Commission (ILCC) applauds your remarkable achievements this commencement season. Graduating is a major milestone filled with pride, excitement, unforgettable memories, and new opportunities ahead. Of course, an accomplishment this special calls for a celebration! As families and friends gather to honor the Class of 2026, we encourage parents, guardians, relatives, and loved ones to plan ahead for a memorable, safe, and alcohol-free

Lanes Reopening Where Possible For Memorial Day Holiday Travel

2 months ago
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that lanes that have been closed for construction will reopen, where possible, for the Memorial Day weekend to minimize travel disruption. Non-emergency closures will be suspended from 3 p.m. Friday, May 22, to 11:59 p.m. Monday, May 25, 2026. The following lane closures will remain in place during the holiday weekend. The public can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips through these areas. Drivers

10,000 Court Decisions Can’t Be Wrong, Even If Trump Thinks Otherwise

2 months ago
It’s absolutely amazing how wrong this administration has been when it comes to immigration enforcement. That some people still think the Supreme Court is in the best position to resolve this is insane. This isn’t a circuit split in need of mending. This is pretty much the entirety of the court system coming to the […]
Tim Cushing

Godfrey Rec Center Plans Nearing Community Input, Site Selection Phase

2 months ago
GODFREY – Godfrey residents will soon be surveyed on what they want to see in a future recreation center. Erin Morris with AAIC, the architectural firm chosen to lead the rec reation center project , gave Village Board members an update on May 18, 2026 regarding the firm’s six-phase plan to develop the facility from concept to construction. These six phases include concept planning and programming, master planning, schematic design, design development, construction documents,

Madison County Deputies Join National Police Week Events in Washington, D.C.

2 months ago
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Sgt. Jason Sandidge and Deputy Jordan Felax from the Madison County Sheriff’s Office traveled to Washington, D.C., this past week to take part in National Police Week, joining officers from across the country in honoring law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty, according to a statement from the sheriff’s office. The sheriff’s office said the trip was an opportunity to “remember and pay tribute to the law enforcement officers

Granite City Officers Honor Fallen During National Police Week

2 months ago
GRANITE CITY - Three members of the Granite City Police Department attended National Police Week in Washington last week, where they joined events honoring fallen officers, met House Speaker Mike Johnson at the U.S. Capitol, and escorted families during a memorial ceremony. Sgt. Eric Stacy, Detective William Temple, and Officer Doug Nicoson took part in the week’s events as guests of Linsey and Chloe Timmins, according to the Granite City Police Department. During the visit,

Haine Announces 15-Year Prison Term For Man Who Broke Into Woman's House, Attacked Police Officer

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GRANITE CITY/EDWARDSVILLE - A Granite City man was sentenced Wednesday, May 20, 2026, to 15 years in prison after a jury found him guilty of breaking into an ex-girlfriend’s home in Granite City and attacking a police officer who responded, Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine announced on Thursday, May 21, 2026. Associate Judge Emily Nielsen sentenced Victor S. Dantzson, 52, to the Illinois Department of Corrections, according to Haine’s announcement. Dantzson previously