Aggregator

A Fairview Heights man has been charged with nearly 50 counts of burglary, property damage, stealing, and attempted burglary throughout St. Louis last fall.

PALOS HEIGHTS, Ill. (February 3, 2025) - In recognition of outstanding academic achievement, Trinity Christian College, Palos Heights, Illinois, released the college's Dean's List for Fall 2024. The Dean’s List is Trinity Christian College’s highest academic honor. It is recognized for traditional undergraduate students who achieve a semester GPA of 3.5 or better in 12 or more credits with grade points. Brighton, IL 62012: Madison Seymour

Continue Reading

SPRINGFIELD – Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton launched the second cohort of Girls Lead this week, welcoming 93 girls to the innovative mentorship program. The launch, coinciding with both National Mentoring Month and a critical moment for women's leadership in Illinois, pairs participants from grades five through twelve with state government leaders. “You can't be what you can't see, which is why Girls Lead is creating pathways for the next generation," said Lt. Governor Stratton. "The overwhelming response to this program—more than 400 applicants—demonstrates the tremendous interest among girls to see themselves in public service leadership roles." Following a competitive selection process, 90 girls from 31 counties earned spots in the 2025 class. The expanded program includes: 36 middle school students (grades 5-8) and 75 high school students (grades 9-12) Participants from across 29 counties, with the highest representation from Cook (28 participants),

Continue Reading

When even the Wall Street Journal’s reliably pro-Trump opinion page starts sounding alarm bells about the administration’s policies, something significant has shifted. When even the “thinkers” at the most MAGA of think tanks are calling what Elon is doing in the government a true “constitutional crisis,” we’re beginning to see cracks in the snow globe […]

SPRINGFIELD – 1099-G tax forms are now available for claimants who received unemployment insurance (UI) benefits in 2024, the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today. Claimants who collected UI benefits last year will need the 1099-G tax form to complete their state and federal tax returns. Also called ‘Form 1099-G, Certain Government Payments,’ this form is necessary for individuals who received state or federal UI benefits. This includes claimants who received regular UI benefits or benefits under any of the expired federal pandemic relief programs, which may include Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA), Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC), Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC), Lost Wages Assistance (LWA), Mixed Earners Unemployment Compensation (MEUC), and state Extended Benefits (EB). Claimants who opted to receive their 1099-G tax form electronically have received an email notification with instructions

Continue Reading

A prestigious selection committee helped select the honorees across a range of categories.

Former Missouri State Sen. Bill Eigel plans to run for a new political office next year.

ALTON — Recently, Alton High School senior Adelia Sandifer took the initiative to organize a Career and Technical Education (CTE) Showcase aimed at informing incoming freshmen about the various elective classes offered within the CTE department. The event provided a platform for upperclassmen currently enrolled in CTE courses to share their experiences and insights. The AHS higher-level students engaged with the freshmen, answering questions and helping them navigate their options for future studies. Sandifer's efforts were focused on ensuring that the younger students understood the opportunities available to them in the CTE curriculum. The showcase was designed not only to inform but also to encourage participation in elective classes, which play a significant role in preparing students for future careers. By facilitating direct interaction between upperclassmen and freshmen, Sandifer aimed to foster a supportive learning environment and promote the benefits of CTE

Continue Reading

A beloved community radio station featuring only music by Fediverse artists has closed its doors. This is its legacy.

The post Remembering Radio Free Fedi appeared first on We Distribute.

EDWARDSVILLE - Law enforcement officers were honored at the SILEC/SIPCA Annual Awards Banquet recently for their exemplary service and commitment to public safety. Among those recognized were members of the Madison County Sheriff's Office, highlighting their dedication to their communities. Communications Officer Cynthia Tweedy received the Telecommunications Award for her 19 years of service in public safety. In her role, Tweedy has managed 911 calls across multiple jurisdictions and has been instrumental in dispatching emergency services, including EMS, fire, and police. Additionally, she has served as the LEADS Coordinator for the Madison County Sheriff's Office, contributing significantly to the agency's compliance requirements. Deputy Blake Johnson and Deputy Ryan Fry were awarded the Certificate of Merit for their heroic actions during a rollover crash. The deputies physically lifted a vehicle off an individual who had become trapped, allowing emergency medical services to

Continue Reading

The Gateway City shows that when it comes to disorganized and disappointing leadership, it won’t give up the crown without a fight.

WASHINGTON — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. moved one step closer to becoming Health and Human Services secretary on Tuesday after a Senate committee favorably reported his nomination to the floor. The Finance Committee’s 14-13 party-line vote doesn’t necessarily guarantee Kennedy will receive Senate confirmation, though it signals he does have the chance despite decades of […]

On February 3, District 6 officers responded to a robbery in the 8800 block of North Broadway, around 6 p.m. A 22-year-old told officers that 8 men entered the Convenience Xpress Gas Station and started a verbal argument with another man. The 22-year-old said he was holding his mini draco. A man in the group […]

The post Men robbed in Baden Gas Station appeared first on St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.

ST. LOUIS - Dr. Lincoln Diuguid, a pioneering African American scientist and businessman, made significant strides in the St. Louis area by founding one of the first Black-owned chemical companies in the country. Dr. Diuguid was the first African American to graduate with an advanced degree from Cornell University, and he established Du-Good Chemical Laboratories [...]

GODFREY - On Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, St. Ambrose Catholic School held the “Grand Opening” for a new STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics) lab. The vision for the STEAM lab was developed by St. Ambrose graduate and current Edwardsville HS Junior, Elisabeth Preston. Elisabeth chose to complete this project as the focus for her Girl Scout Gold Award (the highest level award presented to scouts). Elisabeth has been involved in scouting for more than 10 years. Elisabeth wanted to create a space for all St. Ambrose students to use and the inspiration came from her love for math, science, and engineering as well as from her admiration and respect for her teachers at St. Ambrose and EHS. This project has been in the works for many months. After receiving the grateful blessing from St. Ambrose to proceed, Elisabeth had to develop and present a proposal and receive formal approval from the Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois Council. After receiving

Continue Reading

COLLINSVILLE/GRANITE CITY/TROY - Collinsville’s chapter of Faith in Action has recently expanded to Troy and Granite City. Lisa Brennan, executive director of Faith in Action Collinsville, explained that the national organization aims to support senior citizens by organizing volunteers. The Collinsville chapter is now active in Troy and Granite City, and they’re looking for more community partners to help them help others. “Our whole mission is to support people ages 60 and older in our communities,” Brennan said. “The more people in the community who understand what we do, the greater our success. Everybody wants to be a neighbor helping neighbors. So what we do is we just organize and get people out there and trained to do the work to support our seniors.” Faith in Action volunteers help with yard work, provide rides to doctor appointments, perform minor repairs, shop, and organize social programs. The Collinsville chapter also has a

Continue Reading

ST. LOUIS - Ready Readers, a non-profit organization in the St. Louis area, is launching a 24-hour online fundraising campaign Wednesday to celebrate World Read Aloud Day. The campaign aims to raise $200,000 within 24 hours, with matching donors set to quadruple each donation. The funds will support Ready Readers' Story Time program, which serves [...]