GLEN CARBON – The Glen Carbon Police Department is donating extra equipment to other Illinois law enforcement agencies after recent Village Board approval of the donations and two agreements regarding dispatch services and phone systems. Village Board members approved multiple police-related items at their April 28, 2026 meeting, including: The donation of five Paraclete rifle plates to the Alton Police Department The donation of eight Paraclete rifle vest and two Point Blank vests
BELLEVILLE - CASA of Southwestern Illinois is looking for volunteers, and they emphasized that anyone can join their work and be a hero for local kids. CASAs, or Court-Appointed Special Advocates, work with kids who have experienced abuse or neglect, most of whom are in the foster care system. These volunteers spend time with the kids and speak on their behalf in court to help the judge make decisions in the best interest of the child. “A CASA volunteer, in simplest terms, is a professional
HARDIN – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that daytime lane closures on the Joe Page bridge, which carries Illinois 100/16 over the Illinois River between Calhoun and Greene counties will begin Monday, May 4, weather permitting. During the initial phase, two-way traffic will be maintained using flaggers. Continuous daytime lane closures will continue through Friday, May 15. Beginning Monday, May 18, two-way traffic will be maintained by temporary traffic
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released the following statement on today’s Supreme Court decision in Louisiana v. Callais: “With this decision, the Supreme Court’s conservative supermajority has again turned its back on the promise of an equal right to vote, further eroding the landmark Voting Rights Act . “As Justice Kagan wrote for the dissent, the Voting Rights Act was ‘born
GODFREY — Native plants beautify landscapes and help support songbirds and other cherished wildlife. A wide variety of native wildflowers, grasses, sedges, vines, shrubs, trees and other native plant products supplied by four Grow Native! professional members will be available for purchase at a Grow Native! native plant sale held in partnership with The Nature Institute at 2213 S. Levis Ln., Godfrey, IL 62035 on Saturday, May 16, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Vendors at this event
The Greater St. Louis Book Fair sells hardback and paperback books, records, CDs, DVDs, comics, and ephemera. Many of these items can be purchased for prices as low as a […]
Lest We Forget is a large-scale public art installation by UNESCO Artist for Peace Luigi Toscano, featuring larger-than-life photographic portraits of Holocaust survivors as they are today. Installed in open […]
Celebrate the spirit of Spring, German-style. The event is part of free general admission and includes: Authentic German food and treats with a German twist. A variety of draft beers […]
Immerse yourself in awe-inspiring Chinese cultural performances, music, art, and history while enjoying authentic cuisine. Since 1996, the Garden has collaborated with the Chinese Culture Education and Services Foundation to […]
The geometric and glowing art of HYBYCOZO is coming to St. Louis this spring and summer, on display for daytime visitors of the Missouri Botanical Garden and during special illuminated […]
The National Museum of Transportation is proud to announce a special exhibition celebrating the 100th anniversary of historic Route 66. Titled “Roads, River, Rooms, and Reels,” the exhibit will open […]
ST. LOUIS COUNTY - Three people were killed in a three-vehicle crash on Friday night, May 1, 2026, on Lewis and Clark Boulevard in St. Louis, according to a fatality crash report investigated by MCIU #2 MSGT. J. Cox and CPL. A. Smith. The crash was reported at 8:32 p.m. on May 1, 2026, on southbound Lewis and Clark Boulevard north of Haviland Drive in St. Louis County. Investigators said Vehicle 1, a 2013 Cadillac SRX traveling southbound, sideswiped Vehicle 2, a 2020 Lexus RX350 traveling southbound
The St. Louis Cardinals host the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers this weekend at Busch Stadium. FOX 2 will carry the game broadcast for Saturday's contest.
The High Low Gallery presents a new exhibition, Night Comfort, featuring works by St. Louis artist Jeremy Rabus, opening Friday, March 27 and running through Sunday, June 14. Night Comfort explores nostalgia through […]
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