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ALTON - Alton's Charles W. Brake, a longtime public servant and respected community member, died at 8:35 a.m. on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at Jerseyville Manor at age 92. Charles was a long-time Alton City Councilman. Charles married Patty Ohley on June 30, 1950, and she preceded him in death on Dec. 2, 2013. Brake served as the 5th Ward Alderman for the City of Alton for many years, where he was recognized for his dedication to public service. Former Alton Mayor Brant Walker praised Brake's commitment to his role, stating, "If I could pick someone to epitomize public service, it would be Charlie Brake. He did it for all the right reasons." Walker noted that Brake was one of the longest-serving aldermen in the city's history and emphasized his leadership and diligence, often working 60 to 70 hours a week. "He was always a leader and well-informed before he cast a vote," Walker added, highlighting Brake's instrumental role in various city initiatives, including tax increment financing

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GODFREY - St. Ambrose Catholic School of Godfrey recently released their Honor Roll and High Honor Roll lists for the first quarter of the 2024-2025 academic school year. 4th Grade Honor Roll Chrisley Bechtold Colton French Cayla Kory Leo Noss Reid Pruetzel Ella Schroeder Lilly Yemm 4th Grade High Honor Roll Sophie Hoefert Hunter Johnson 5th Grade Honor Roll Holly Franklin Alyssa Kochan Barrett Kohl Jackson Lacy Maizy McCahill William Monahan Marley Palmer 5th Grade High Honor Roll Elijah Baird Tucker Eberlin James Erwin Kamryn Hollinger Audrina Klasner Miles Schroeder 6th Grade Honor Roll Ruth Beck Collin Cruse Charlie Droste Rylan Estes Charlotte Hendrickson Neal Pichee Myles Pickens Liam Rose Finn Stephan Thomas Stirnaman Ryan Terry 6th Grade High Honor Roll Danica Dornes Finn Kane Emma Kory Lydia Lara Caroline Morrissey 7th Grade Honor Roll Bennett Beiser Natalie Droste

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De Shawn L. Johnson was 23 when he was charged with second-degree murder and armed criminal action.

GODFREY - Charges have been unsealed following the arrest of a Godfrey man accused of criminal sexual assault and criminal sexual abuse against a sleeping victim. Leonard L. Levi, 35, of Godfrey, was charged with criminal sexual assault, a Class 1 felony, and criminal sexual abuse, a Class 4 felony. Descriptions of the charges state he committed acts of sexual assault and abuse on a 47-year-old victim while they were asleep. The charges, which were unsealed upon Levi’s arrest earlier this month, were filed in reference to an incident on March 4, 2023. The charges had been sealed to avoid a “risk of flight from persecution” if the information had been made public prior to his arrest. Levi has since “surrendered his passport to the Alton Police Department,” which was transferred to the Madison County Circuit Clerk, who will hold it while the case against Levi is still pending. The Alton Police Department presented the case against Levi, who wa

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St. Louis County police said the pursuit began shortly before 1 p.m. Monday when a stolen SUV connected to the man, Ryan Dale Martin, 37, was spotted at a Starbucks store in Fenton.

ST. LOUIS – Homicide detectives with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department have arrested a man suspected of killing a 21-year-old Granite City woman whose body was found burned in the city’s Baden neighborhood last weekend. Kiya Holt-Biggs was discovered deceased in a parking lot on Switzer Avenue on the evening of Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024. Zaveon Mills is a suspect apprehended in the case. The St. Louis Circuit Attorney’s Office has charged Mills with first-degree murder and armed criminal action. Police responded to a call around 8:30 p.m. on Oct. 19, 2024, and Holt-Briggs was pronounced dead at the scene. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department's probable cause statement from the police details that the suspect, identified as Mills, was seen on surveillance video driving Holt-Biggs’ car into the empty lot. He allegedly exited the vehicle, removed Holt-Biggs from the trunk, and inflicted fatal injuries before fleeing the scene. According to investigators,

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Major General Levon Cumpton has served as Missouri’s adjutant general since 2019.

Grocery retailer Schnucks announced plans Wednesday to partner with a new deli and cheese provider come November.

The Land of Lincoln has lost a fair share of residents in recent years, with a growing exodus of movers leaving Illinois for opportunities elsewhere.

Queen will release Queen I, a six-CD + one-LP collector's edition box set devoted to their self-titled debut album, on Friday, and it’s just another way the band is celebrating their…

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Monopoly: St. Louis Edition is the first officially licensed version to include local highlights.

Schnucks Markets is replacing Boar's Head with Dietz & Watson.

23 vehicles were burglarized in Ballwin's Claymont subdivision between Wednesday night and Thursday morning, with thieves stealing items and breaking windows on some vehicles.

EAST ST. LOUIS — On Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) convened the first meeting of her Women Veterans Advisory Council at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s East St. Louis Center. In attendance were Congresswoman Julia Brownley (CA-26), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs’ Subcommittee on Health, and local women veterans an d stakeholders from across Central and Southern Illinois who will provide guidance and recommendations to help shape Congresswoman Budzinski’s priorities in Congress. “Women veterans face unique challenges, both during their service and as they transition out of active duty,” said Congresswoman Budzinski. “I’m excited to officially launch my Women Veterans Advisory Council to give women veterans a seat at the table and to inform my work on the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. I’m so grateful to the local leaders who’ve agree

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Two out-of-state individuals, Roberto Martinez-Martinez and Graciela Edith Hernandez-Perez, have admitted to stealing an iPhone package from a Crestwood residence, and are facing charges of stealing $750 or more.

EDWARDSVILLE - Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's Nurse Practitioner program has been recognized as the second-best in Illinois, according to the latest rankings released by RegisteredNursing.org. This announcement, made on Oct. 24, 2024, highlights the university's commitment to excellence in nursing education and its role in addressing healthcare needs in the region. RegisteredNursing.org, a respected authority in the nursing field, emphasizes the importance of nurse practitioner programs in training healthcare professionals to deliver advanced, patient-centered care. Nurse practitioners (NPs) play a critical role in alleviating healthcare shortages, particularly in underserved communities, by diagnosing and managing health conditions. The rankings are part of an annual evaluation that assesses nursing programs based on a variety of criteria. For further details on the methodology used in the rankings, visit the organization's website. With the healthcare landscape continuously

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Martin Energy Group is investing $1.7 million to expand its Tipton operations, creating 225 new jobs that will pay above the county's average wage, and will receive state incentives through the Missouri Works program.

From Construction Business Owner:  So, you’ve done the research and constructed an airtight management plan for your next construction project. Now it’s time to put pencil to paper and start fleshing out the details. How will you move and deploy your workforce, equipment and materials to get the job done? Taking the time to think […]