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On August 15, one of the most significant events in modern global history is the end of Japanese rule in Korea in 1945. On that day, as Japan announced its surrender in the Second World War, Korea was liberated after 35 years of colonial control. For millions of Koreans, it marked the end of political repression, forced assimilation, and wartime hardship. The date still matters because liberation did not bring immediate stability. Instead, it was followed by division, rival governments, and eventuall

GRANITE CITY - State Senator Erica Harriss and State Representative Amy Elik are teaming up with over 50 local and state employers to host a free job fair in Granite City. Attendees are encouraged to bring plenty of resumes and dress for success. Friday, August 28 9:00AM – 1:00PM The Commons at SWIC (Sam Wolf Granite City Campus) 4950 Maryville Road, Granite City The event is free and open to the public. Employers include: 1st MidAmerica Credit Union Alton School District Ameren

SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB) and the Cook County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) today announced the launch of a dedicated 24/7 callout line and email address for the Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Crisis Response Therapy Canine Certification Program, making it easier than ever for schools, first responders, local governments, businesses, community organizations and residents across Illinois to request the support of certified crisis response

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)—Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Commerce Subcommittee (CST) on Aviation, Space and Innovation—joined U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Edward J. Markey (D-MA) in reintroducing the Cabin Air Safety Act , bicameral legislation to protect airline pilots, flight attendants and passengers from toxic cabin air. Building on cabin air reporting provisions secured in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Dick Durbin (D-IL) today highlighted a new report from the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee showing that Illinois families are paying $3,800 more on average just to afford everyday essentials as the cost of gas, groceries, housing and health care skyrockets due to the Trump Administration’s disastrous policies. Despite Donald Trump’s repeated pledges to lower costs on day one, the President’s reckless tariffs

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — A 19-year-old St. Louis County woman was charged Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026, with abuse or neglect of a child resulting in death after authorities said her 11-month-old daughter died from blunt force trauma following an April 8, 2026, emergency response at a home on Torii Drive. The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office issued the charge against Shaykala Watson, of the 8800 block of Torii Drive in St. Louis. Watson is being held

MONTGOMERY COUNTY – Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced a Litchfield, Illinois man was sentenced to 23 years in prison for disseminating child sexual abuse material. The case is part of Raoul’s ongoing work, in collaboration with federal law enforcement agencies and local law enforcement officials throughout Illinois, to apprehend offenders who download and trade child sexual abuse material online. Dean Beasley, 19, was sentenced today in Montgomery County Circuit Court after

GODFREY/ALTON - Two Riverbend staples are partnering to build up the next generation of nurses. Vitality Women’s Clinic regularly welcomes nursing students from CALC Institute of Technology to shadow nurses and learn more about patient care. Jackie Duty, Vitality’s executive director, highlighted the value of engaging with students and bringing these generations together to provide care for individuals experiencing unplanned pregnancies. “You can see that really cool collaboration

CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced that drivers harmed by Grubhub’s deceptive earnings claims and consumers harmed by the company’s misleading and unlawful conduct will soon receive financial relief. Under a settlement obtained by Raoul, in partnership with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the FTC is sending payments totaling more than $23.8 million to drivers and consumers nationwide. “This settlement was the culmination of a multi-year investigation

ALTON - The Alton Marina will celebrate its 30th anniversary with a Miami Vice-themed party. From 6–10 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026, community members can stop by the marina to enjoy drink specials, giveaways, live music by The Klose Kuarters Band, and more. Manager Rob Honke looks forward to welcoming the community to learn more about the marina and celebrate their milestone year. “The marina is turning 30,” he said. “I’m hoping to see some pastel suits

COLLINSVILLE — Illinois State Police will conduct roadside safety checks in Madison and St. Clair counties during August, Troop 8 Commander Capt. Casey Faro announced, citing efforts to increase public awareness, enforce traffic laws and save lives. Officers working the details will watch for motorists who show signs of impaired driving, operate vehicles in an unsafe manner, drive with a suspended or revoked license, transport open alcoholic beverages, fail to use seatbelts or child restraints

Millions are available to address gambling addiction in Missouri, but much of the money remains unused as the state builds its prevention network.

ST. LOUIS - Scattered rain across mainly our far northern counties will gradually move out of the area this morning. We’ll then see decreasing cloud cover, with temperatures heating back up into the mid to upper 90s, especially along and south of the I-70 corridor. The Extreme Heat Warning continues in this area through Sunday, [...]