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East St Louis Alumni Panel Inspires Class of 2026

2 months 2 weeks ago
EAST ST. LOUIS — East St. Louis School District 189 hosted its annual Alumni Panel on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026, bringing together nine former East St. Louis High School Flyers to share insights with current seniors preparing for college and career paths. The event, organized by the district’s College & Career Readiness Team, took place during the holiday break and featured alumni who are currently attending colleges such as Howard University, Southern Illinois University

O'Fallon Police Remind Residents of Illinois Scooter Laws

2 months 2 weeks ago
O'FALLON, IL. — The O’Fallon Police Department issued a reminder Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, about the laws governing electric scooters and e-bikes in Illinois, aiming to address concerns over safety and compliance following a surge in their use since Christmas of 2025. "We figured it may be time to provide the citizens with current laws about the use of these items in the city/state," the O'Fallon Police Department said. "It amazes our officers how many children/teens are riding these

Budzinski-Championed Local Projects Pass House of Representatives

2 months 2 weeks ago
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) announced that $27.8 million in funding for local projects she secured as part of the federal budget process has passed out of the full House of Representatives. After two years of obstruction from House Republicans, the bill now heads to the Senate, where it is expected to be passed and signed into law. “I promised my district that I would not rest until these dollars were brought home. Today, we are one step closer

St. Louis Cardinals end TV deal with FanDuel Sports Network

2 months 2 weeks ago
Nine Major League Baseball teams, including the St. Louis Cardinals, have terminated their deals with the FanDuel Sports Network to carry their local broadcasts, and Commissioner Rob Manfred said MLB is prepared to produce and distribute the telecasts.
RONALD BLUM, AP Sports Writer