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SOUTH ROXANA – Village officials in South Roxana took action this week to seek grant funds for pedestrian safety improvements and put rules in place regarding low-speed electric scooters and bicycles. On Jan. 6, 2026, Village Board members unanimously approved a resolution authorizing the Village of South Roxana to apply for the ACT Community Action Grant for pedestrian safety enhancements within the village. The Agency for Community Transit (ACT) offers the Community Action Grants Program

The University City Police Department (UCPD) is mourning the loss of a beloved K-9 that served the community for a decade.

If anyone recognizes the suspects, they are asked to contact the Homicide Division at 314-444-5731 or Crime Stoppers at 1-866-371-8477. 

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EDWARDSVILLE — The Madison County Sheriff’s Office sold one of its surplus vehicles to the Grantfork Fire District for $1, continuing a county practice aimed at extending the useful life of public assets while supporting local emergency services. Madison County Sheriff Jeff Connor said the department regularly evaluates its fleet to determine when vehicles are no longer practical for patrol use. “When that happens, we look for ways to repurpose them so they can continue serving

Illinois American Water completed $157M in upgrades to its historic East St. Louis water treatment plant in December 2025. The plant sits on the Mississippi River and serves the Metro East region. Originally built in the late 1800s, the plant first served East St. Louis and nearby communities. Over the past 130 years, it has […]

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MARYVILLE, Ill. — The Maryville Police Department concluded its holiday traffic enforcement campaign, “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over,” “Drive High, Get a DUI,” and “Click It or Ticket,” with officers issuing multiple citations but no impaired driving arrests, officials reported. The campaign ran from Dec. 12, 2025, through Jan. 5, 2026, focusing on removing impaired drivers from the roads and ensuring motorists used seat belts properly. During this

Owners Arlene Maminta Browne and Stanley Browne said they are currently under negotiations for a sale to new ownership, but their final day at Robust will be Jan. 31.

by Dr. John Gaal As we begin the new year, this edition of our Worker Wellness blog looks into forming and sustaining new habits from a different approach to mindfulness meditation—to eating healthy—to exercising. This week I would like to encourage those of you wishing to expand your knowledge about workplace Mental Health issues to […]

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From ASA Midwest Council Every construction project is a temporary organization built around uncertainty. Materials arrive from dispersed supply chains, drawings shift midstream, and dozens of contractors operate under parallel assumptions. Each of these conditions introduces exposure. Yet risk in construction is often misunderstood as something to avoid outright, rather than something to manage with […]

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Dalair Khlalil Jefferson, 26, also faces charges of robbery and armed criminal action in the case, police said.

Ramon Chavez-Rodriguez cried in court as he apologized for driving recklessly on Interstate 70 and losing control of his car, striking Officer David Lee.

The man convicted in a drunk driving crash on Interstate 70 that claimed the life of a St. Louis police officer was sentenced Thursday.

"My read of the Constitution is that if the President feels the need to put boots on the ground there in the future, Congress would need to vote on it."

David Bowie’s wife and daughter are remembering the rock legend on what would have been his 79th birthday.Bowie’s wife Iman, whom he married in 1992, shared a black-and-white photo of…

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From St. Louis/Southern Illinois Labor Tribune: When Elevator Constructors Local 3 put out the call for donations to help the family of Joe Mahoney, a Laborers Local 42 journeyman who was struck Oct. 13 while on the job assisting with traffic control in the Central West End and later died from his injuries, they weren’t […]

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CAHOKIA HEIGHTS - SIHF Healthcare hosted a retirement celebration in November 2025 at the Centreville Health Center to honor Dr. Theodore Ross, who is retiring after 36 years of service. The event brought together staff, family and community members, including the East St. Louis High School Jazz Quartet, to recognize Dr. Ross’ exceptional service and contributions to SIHF Healthcare. Attendees at the celebration reflected on Dr. Ross’ meaningful impact and commitment to SIHF

ALTON — YWCA Southwestern Illinois is issuing a final call to the community to submit nominations for the 2026 Women of Distinction (WOD) program. Nominations will be accepted through Friday, January 16, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Each year, YWCA’s Women of Distinction program honors extraordinary women whose leadership, service, and commitment have made a lasting impact in their professions, communities, and beyond. Since its inception, the Women of Distinction Academy has grown to include

Renee Nicole Macklin Good was a 37-year-old mother of three who recently moved to Minnesota from Kansas City, Missouri.