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Godfrey Gym to Host Wellness Fair

2 months 1 week ago
GODFREY - ABS Workout Plans will host their third annual health fair next weekend. From 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026, community members can stop by ABS Workout Plans at 620 Armsway in Godfrey to chat with vendors, tour the gym and learn more about different wellness regimens. Abby Thurman, owner of ABS Workout Plans, can’t wait to engage with the community and promote health and fitness. “I think the New Year’s resolutions are starting to die down

Far fewer people buy Obamacare coverage as insurance premiums spike

2 months 1 week ago
Nationwide, the number of people buying health plans on Obamacare insurance marketplaces is down by about 833,000 compared with a year ago, according to federal data released this week. Many states are reporting fewer new enrollees, more people dropping their coverage, and more people choosing cheaper and less generous health insurance plans with higher deductibles. […]
Nada Hassanein

Madison County Opens Scholarship Applications for High Achievers

2 months 1 week ago
MADISON COUNTY - The Madison County Regional Superintendent, Dr. Robert W. Werden, along with Mr. Mannie Jackson and Dr. Ed Hightower, are pleased to announce they’re now accepting applications for the second annual Alma Irene Aitch Scholarship for Madison County, IL high school seniors. This award is given in the amount of $1000 to ten graduating seniors from across Madison County who displayed high academic achievement, personal drive, success, and excellence in their 4-year high school

Tucker's Automotive Repair & Tire Male Athlete Of The Month: Honor Student Menke Performs In Three Sports For Explorers

2 months 1 week ago
ALTON - Noah Menke has been an exceptional student-athlete in his four years at Marquette Catholic High School. His community involvement has also been exceptional. The senior boasts a 4.67 GPA, has earned 24 college dual-credit hours, and completed 145 hours of community service. In addition to his academic and leadership roles, Menke has competed athletically in golf and football for two years each and basketball for four years. He recalled a highlight from his senior football season for th

Trump threatens tariffs on Greenland, countries that oppose US takeover

2 months 1 week ago
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump threatened Friday to place tariffs on Greenland and any country that opposes his efforts to take over the Arctic island, as members of Congress from both political parties were in Europe to assure allied nations that lawmakers won’t go along with his plans.  “I may do that for Greenland too. […]
Jennifer Shutt

Federal courts deny Trump request for private voter data in 2 states

2 months 1 week ago
The Trump administration hit two major legal roadblocks this week in its effort to obtain sensitive personal voter data from states. On Thursday, U.S. District Court Judge David Carter dismissed a lawsuit by the Department of Justice against California seeking voter information. The Trump administration has demanded that at least 40 states provide unredacted voter […]
Kevin Hardy

Granite City Man Charged With Stealing Fuel From School District, Fleeing Police

2 months 1 week ago
GRANITE CITY – A Granite City 19-year-old accused of stealing motor vehicle fuel from the Madison Community School District and fleeing from officers in separate incidents faces several felony charges. Christian J. Thebeau, 19, of Granite City, was charged in one case with two counts of theft on Jan. 5, 2026, including one Class 2 felony count and one Class 3 felony count. From Jan. 1-3, 2026, Thebeau allegedly knowingly stole over $500 worth of motor vehicle fuel from the Madison Community

Woodland Elementary's Ali Hiller Named IPA Southwest Region Assistant Principal of the Year

2 months 1 week ago
EDWARDSVILLE – Woodland Elementary Assistant Principal Ali Hiller has been named the Illinois Principals Association Southwest Region Assistant Principal of the Year. She was formally recognized at the IPA Southwestern Region Awards Thursday evening at Cooper Fire in Belleville, Ill. "I was surprised, but am honored to receive this award,” said Hiller. “Personally, this award means a lot, and professionally, it speaks to Woodland and the family we have here.” Hiller