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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Governor JB Pritzker, Damera Corporation and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced the company will open its first U.S. assembly plant in the Greater Peoria region. Damera Corporation (Damera Bus USA LLC in the U.S.) plans to make a capital investment of more than $31.5 million over four years with support from a Reimagining Energy and Vehicles in Illinois (REV Illinois) agreement, which will enable the company to expand into Illinois and create 90 new full-time jobs. The announcement was made with Governor Pritzker and Damera leadership in Washington DC as part of a larger business development trip. “Over the past six years, Illinois has pushed to solidify our status as a hub of the EV future – and put our shoulder to the wheel to get that vision off the ground and on the road,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “With this investment of more than $31.5 million–supported by state incentives–Damera

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JERSEYVILLE – The Jersey County Health Department is proud to announce the launch of its newly updated Community Resources Webpage, a centralized hub designed to connect residents with vital services and support systems throughout Jersey County and the surrounding area. Accessible at www.jerseycountyhealth.org/resources , the webpage offers a curated directory of local and regional resources, including: Health and Wellness Services – Access to counseling, immunizations, STD screenings, and pregnancy testing. Family and Social Support – Information on resources for families, including childcare and mental health. Emergency and Safety Resources – Substance use treatment and crisis services. Basic Needs Assistance – Food pantries, clothing, furniture, and household goods provided by local ministries and charitable organizations. Community Engagement – Outreach programs to foster community connection and education. “Our goal

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SPRINGFIELD — Illinois House Bill 1237, which proposed banning school mascots and imagery referencing Native American tribes, failed to advance in the Illinois Senate after missing a Friday, May 9, 2025, procedural deadline to move out of committee. State Senator Erica Harriss, who represents the 56th District including Glen Carbon, expressed relief over the bill’s stall. “This is a great win for schools across Illinois that were faced with the uncertainty of having to erase longstanding traditions and absorb yet another unfunded mandate from out-of-touch Chicago politicians,” Harriss said. The bill sought to prohibit schools from using names, logos, and mascots such as “Braves,” “Chiefs,” “Chieftains,” “Tribe,” and “Indians,” along with imagery including feathered headdresses, tomahawks, and arrowheads. Several area schools, including Collinsville High School, Granite City High School, and Calhoun

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EDWARDSVILLE – Southern Illinois University Edwardsville conferred degrees upon 2292 eligible graduates during May 2025 commencement exercises, held Friday and Saturday, May 9-10, 2025 in the First Community Arena at the Vadalabene Center. The SIUE spring commencement weekend included six graduation ceremonies, led by Denise Cobb, PhD, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and respective deans. Throughout the ceremonies significant moments included inspiring keynotes, recognition of the 2025 Distinguished Service Award and a memorable appearance by this year’s Golden Graduates, filling the celebrations with Cougar pride. Commencement began at 10 a.m., Friday, with the School of Business ceremony where Provost Cobb welcomed family members and supporters. Cobb introduced the day’s first student speaker, winner of the Outstanding Senior Award and a student leader who “embodies a commitment to service and innovation,” Kashish Tandon. Tandon earne

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Missouri U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley is warning fellow Republicans that efforts to cut Medicaid could backfire, turning against working-class voters and threatening the party's long-term political future.

A man was killed and a woman seriously injured in a UTV crash on County Road 522 in Maries County, Missouri, on Monday evening, and both occupants were not wearing safety devices at the time of the crash.

The highway patrol said the sheriff's deputy was attempting to merge from the shoulder to the right lane when his patrol vehicle was struck by a truck.

Back in March, KISS' Gene Simmons offered fans the chance to be his roadie for the day — for $12,495. Although some folks thought that price was a bit outrageous, the…

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The Missouri Supreme Court’s decision on whether cities and counties can stack marijuana sales taxes will impact more than 70 local jurisdictions in Missouri.

As most major cities, the income residents are needing to bring home to afford rent is steadily increasing compared to five years ago, according to a new report from Zillow.

ALTON - Brayden Drew, a 150-pound junior wrestler, had another outstanding season. He earned his second sectional trip in the 2024-2025 season. He is an Auto Butler Male Athlete of the Month for the Redbirds. Drew secured his spot in the sectional tournament after winning the Edwardsville Regional. Entering the regional as the second seed, Drew claimed the championship by defeating Belleville East’s Xander Good with a score of 13-4. This victory marks Drew’s second trip to the sectional tournament this year. Over the course of the season, he accumulated 37 wins prior to the sectional, demonstrating consistent performance on the mat. Alton coach Eric Roberson expressed pride in Drew’s progress and outlook. “I’m proud of Brayden’s development and his future as a wrestler,” Roberson said.

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The Missouri Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday regarding whether or not cities and counties can stack marijuana sales taxes, in a legal battle that began in 2023. The court’s answer will impact more than 70 areas statewide, where both city and county governments have been imposing a 3% tax at dispensaries, according to Missouri Department […]

ST. LOUIS - Many families around the country have traditions involving restaurants, whether it's returning to the same spot year after year for birthdays, Sunday morning brunches at a favorite local diner, or Friday night pies at a neighborhood pizza place. While plenty of diners like to visit the same restaurants every year, every month, [...]

A bill passed by the state legislature Tuesday and on its way to the governor will require school districts to create a policy banning cell phone usage throughout the school day, including during breaks between classes and at lunch. A majority of U.S. adults support cell phone bans during class time, or 68% as recorded […]

The suspects are wanted for stealing multiple items from a Family Dollar store in The Gate neighborhood.

The post PHOTOS: Suspects Wanted for Family Dollar Theft appeared first on St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.

When pilot Kenneth Arnold took off from Chehalis, Washington, in his single-engine airplane one afternoon in June 1947, he was looking for a lost military aircraft that had crashed. But what he found was something completely different—something that would set off a cultural obsession in the U.S. that persists today.

The reddish-orange calves were seen trailing closely behind their mothers in the park's bison pasture.

ST. LOUIS - Community members have the opportunity to honor an 18-year-old U.S. Army member who was killed in the line of duty 75 years ago. The Flagman’s Mission Continues is a community of volunteers that creates a memorial of flags for active service members’ funerals. At 4 p.m. on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, they’re asking volunteers to come to Shepard Funeral Chapel in St. Louis to put up 600 flags in honor of Corporal Frederick Carrino, who was killed in North Korea during the Korean War and buried as an Unknown Soldier in the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific until his remains were identified last year. Jeff Hastings, who oversees The Flagman’s Mission Continues, explained that they hope to create a memorial of flags lining the street to the chapel before Carrino’s service on Thursday, May 15, 2025. The organization also needs volunteers to take down the flags at 4 p.m. on Friday, May 16, 2025. Hastings noted that their work would no

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