LITCHFIELD/GRANITE CITY - Over 300 Jeeps will cruise Route 66 before coming together at Granite City’s Route 66 Centennial Grand Finale Celebration. On Saturday, June 6, 2026, Jeep owners are invited to join the Jeep run and travel the last 100 miles of Route 66 in Illinois. The run starts at 9 a.m. at Skyview Drive-In in Litchfield and travels through the countryside to Granite City. Jeeps are expected to arrive in Granite City in time for their Route 66 celebration from 4–10
On the latest episode of the Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air, we look into whether Republicans will try to dismantle Missouri's 1st Congressional District in 2027. We also talk with state Rep. Richard West about moving St. Charles County school-related elections from April to November.
The Saint Louis Zoo will reopen its Dinoroarus dinosaur exhibit on June 19th, featuring 20 life-size animatronic figures, water effects, and a fossil dig activity.
ALTON - The Alton Police Department said it will increase enforcement of several city park ordinances after receiving concerns and complaints from neighbors and Park Commission members about activity in city parks. The Police Department announced the stepped-up enforcement in a public notice from Alton, saying the effort is intended to help keep parks “safe, clean, and enjoyable for everyone.” The notice did not specify when the increased enforcement would begin. According
CHARLESTON - Senior track and field star Tullio Zamperi is no stranger to statewide competitions, as he has represented the Eagles in both state track and field and cross country events. On Friday, May 29, 2026, Zamperi delivered a dazzling performance in the 800-meter prelims, posting a sixth-place time of 1:55.22. Zamperi will join CM junior Glenn Collins in Saturday's finals race. Collins was the second-place qualifier in the prelims. Zamperi is a Tom Lane State Farm Insurance Male Athlete
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CHARLESTON — Civic Memorial junior Glenn Collins advanced to the boys' 800-meter final Friday, May 29, 2026, after finishing second in the prelims at the IHSA Class 2A State Track and Field Meet in Charleston with a time of 1 minute, 54.35 seconds. Collins trailed only Waterloo’s Luke Smith, who posted the top prelims time of 1:54.07, setting up what could be a close race in Saturday’s final. “My thinking was to get to the finals in the 800 meters,” Collins said.
Fifty years ago, America celebrated its 200th birthday — and a lot of great albums were released.That's why Rhino Records has launched a Spirit of '76 vinyl reissue campaign, with…
A recent study by the University of Illinois found that three species of ticks are common in Illinois, with the lone star tick most prevalent in southern Illinois, the black-legged tick in the northern and central portions of the state, and the dog tick in the central and southern parts of the state.
WASHINGTON — Former Attorney General Pam Bondi was on Capitol Hill Friday for a closed door interview with lawmakers about her role in the release of the federal investigation files of Jeffrey Epstein — the now deceased wealthy sex offender who surrounded himself with influential entrepreneurs, academics and celebrities, including President Donald Trump. But Democrats […]
ALTON – An Alton triple shooting suspect facing a retrial following an overturned conviction faces new charges after multiple witnesses expected to testify were allegedly harassed via Facebook. Steven Foster, 39, of Alton, was charged on May 22, 2026 with four counts of harassment of a witness, each Class 2 felonies. The charges stem from a series of Facebook posts, including one each from Nov. 2 and Nov. 17, 2025, as well as two posts from May 21, 2026. In each of the posts, Foster
Sunday MorningSunday morning, we got up and went to the Greasy Spoon diner — the one my aunt Amy and uncle John used to like after church.A good way to…
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