STAUNTON – Madison Communications is proud to celebrate the 21st Annual Teacher of the Year Awards contest, continuing its long-standing tradition of recognizing outstanding educators throughout the communities it serves. The 2026 Teacher of the Year contest marked the biggest year in the program’s history, with record-breaking participation from local schools and communities. The contest takes place annually from March 1st through May 1st and is divided into nomination and voting
WOOD RIVER - Wood River Police Chief Brad Wells, joined by Wood River Mayor Tom Stalcup and Councilman Scott Tweedy, recently took part in an initial cleanup of a one-mile stretch at a key entry point into the city, partnering with local volunteer Rusty Wheat as part of a broader highway trash cleanup effort in Madison County. Wheat, who has adopted 11 miles of Madison County highways for cleanup with his group, the Chain Gang, said he had been looking for someone to take on the one-mile section
A new lawsuit could force Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins to decide whether a referendum challenging the state's newly-redistricted congressional map will appear on ballots in November.
Schmitt, a Missouri Republican, and Dick Durbin, an Illinois Democrat, disagree on nomination of Justin Smith as judge on Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Foo Fighters are featured in the latest episode of Hot Ones Versus.The Hot Ones spinoff series forces contestants to answer personal questions about themselves, but if they don't, they have to…
The National Memorial of Military Ascent features 12 life-sized bronze statues of Army Rangers scaling the cliffs at Omaha Beach to help secure an Allied landing on D-Day.
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A bill related to abortion was one of the latest measures to get final approval in in Jefferson City days before the close of the 2026 legislative session. The bill now heads to Governor Mike Kehoe’s desk.
Rush is getting ready to hit the road for their first tour since drummer Neil Peart’s death, with Anika Nilles filling in behind the drum kit.The band stopped touring in 2015…
NORMAL – Today, Governor JB Pritzker joined Rivian and local leaders to highlight how Illinois’ investments in electric vehicle manufacturing, infrastructure, and workforce development are helping drive continued growth in the state’s electric vehicle ecosystem. As Rivian expands production of its R2 vehicle, the company’s growing footprint in Normal continues creating jobs and strengthening Illinois’ position as a leader in the future of manufacturing. Rivia
Today marks the deadline for online platforms to implement a process for notice-and-takedown of nonconsensual intimate imagery (NCII) under the TAKE IT DOWN Act (TIDA), which became law one year ago. Starting today, platforms must conspicuously offer a notice-and-removal process for NCII, remove reported material within 48 hours of a “valid removal request” from the […]
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has awarded four grants totaling $669,400 through the Illinois Boat Access Area Development Program to help local governments create boat and canoe access areas on Illinois lakes and rivers. “Investing in boat launches around the state helps communities improve access to public lakes and rivers and creates a better all-around recreation experience for thousands of residents and visitors,” said IDNR Director
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is accepting applications for Natural Areas Stewardship grants through June 12. The grants support projects that promote the stewardship of Illinois’ natural areas. The goal of the program is to increase stewardship efforts at natural areas protected within the Illinois Nature Preserves Commission system. Stewardship needs at sites across the state continue to exceed the capacity of volunteers, organizations and
JERSEYVILLE — Jersey Community Unit School District No. 100 recognized West Elementary crossing guard Kenny Pohlman on School Crossing Guard Day on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, thanking him for his work helping students get to school safely daily. In a statement, the Jersey Community Unit School District praised Pohlman for his commitment “rain or shine” and for “going above and beyond to keep our students safe and our mornings full of smiles.” Pohlman is a true "Difference
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