COLLINSVILLE — A collision between a pickup truck and a semi-truck on Interstate 55 northbound south of Fairmont Avenue early Sunday morning, Oct. 5, 2025, resulted in one fatality and one injury, according to the Illinois State Police. The crash occurred at approximately 3:01 a.m. Oct. 5 near milepost 8, when both vehicles caught fire following the impact. Emergency responders from ISP Troop 8 arrived at the scene. The driver of the pickup truck was pronounced dead at the scene, while the semi-truck driver was taken to a regional hospital with injuries, the Illinois State Police said. The northbound lanes of I-55 remained closed until about 10:26 a.m. as authorities conducted their investigation, ISP added. No additional information has been released. The Illinois State Police continue to investigate the cause of the crash.
COLLINSVILLE – Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 8 Commander, Captain Casey Faro, announces the ISP will conduct Roadside Safety Checks (RSCs) in Madison and St. Clair counties during October. The use of RSCs combine a strong sense of public awareness and enforcement in order to save lives of the motoring public. The ISP has zero tolerance for impaired driving in Illinois. Officers working the detail will be watchful for motorists who show signs of impaired driving, operating vehicles in an unsafe manner, driving with a suspended or revoked driver’s license, and transporting open alcoholic beverages, as well as improper seatbelt and child restraint usage, distracted driving, and other Illinois Vehicle Code violations. Alcohol and drug impairment are estimated to be a factor in more than 47% of all fatal motor vehicle crashes in Illinois. There is one alcohol-related traffic fatality every 39 minutes in the United States. RSCs are designed to keep our roads safe by taking
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GODFREY – Prospective students of all ages and their families are invited to visit Lewis and Clark Community College during its upcoming Discover Day open house, Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, from 3-5 p.m. in The Commons. Future Trailblazers, both traditional students—those coming directly from high school—and non-traditional adult learners, will explore how Lewis and Clark can support their educational and career goals. Advisors and enrollment staff will be on hand, as well as financial aid, faculty, support services, and student organizations. Information will be available on nearly 30 degree and certificate programs, including fields like healthcare, technology, and business. “Discover Day provides a great opportunity for prospective students to explore various career options and learn how Lewis and Clark can support them in achieving their goals,” said Cherise Jackson, Vice President of Student Affairs. For traditional students, Lewis
EDWARDSVILLE - The Edwardsville Police Department announced the results of its enhanced traffic enforcement efforts as part of the Federal Fiscal Year 2025 Sustained Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP). These efforts, conducted periodically between Oct. 1, 2024, and Sept. 30, 2025, were aimed at reducing traffic crashes and saving lives. During the most recent additional enforcement campaign, mainly focused in September of this year, Edwardsville Police officers issued a total of 119 citations. The results include: • 73 speeding citations • 29 electronic device use citations • 17 other citations “The goal of this enforcement was to make our roads safer for everyone,” said Lt. Matt Senci. “By focusing on the leading causes of crashes – such as speeding, impaired driving, distracted driving, and failure to wear seat belts – we aimed to save lives and remind drivers that violating traffic laws will not be tolerated.” The STEP grant
The European Union Council is once again debating its controversial message scanning proposal, aka “Chat Control,” that would lead to the scanning of private conversations of billions of people. Chat Control, which EFF has strongly opposed since it was first introduced in 2022, keeps being mildly tweaked and pushed by one Council presidency after another. Chat Control is a dangerous legislative […]
Arkansas authorities have shot and killed a male black bear that they believe fatally mauled a 60-year-old Missouri man last week. The man's body was discovered Thursday near his campsite in the Ozark National Forest in northwest Arkansas.
Nearly a dozen people have been arrested by the SLMPD in an effort to reduce crime after analyzing crime patterns and trends while also responding to neighborhood complaints in the Downtown area.
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS — The Fairview Heights Police Department announced lane closures on Longacre Drive beginning Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, due to concrete joint replacement work. The westbound and center lanes, starting at the rear entrance of Total Wine and More and continuing west, are closed to traffic, Fairview Heights Police said. Officials advise motorists to use caution and be alert for construction crews and equipment in the area. The closures are expected to remain in place until the work is completed, with updates to be provided once all lanes reopen.
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday is scheduled to hear oral arguments in a case that could reverse or solidify state laws across the country that ban a controversial counseling practice for LGBTQ+ youth. The case challenges a 2019 Colorado law that bans “conversion therapy” for children and teens. Conversion therapy is a catchall term […]
WASHINGTON — The White House slammed a President Donald Trump-appointed federal judge Monday for blocking the deployment of National Guard troops to Oregon, as hostilities escalate between the administration and Democratic states where Trump has begun sending in troops over governors’ objections. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the Trump administration is within legal […]
JERSEYVILLE — Junior Kaden Strohbeck is making a notable impact in boys' cross country this season for Jersey Community High School, earning recognition as the Sparklight Male Athlete of the Month for the Panthers. Strohbeck has posted several personal records and strong finishes in recent meets. On Sept. 10, 2025, he placed third in the Twi-Light Meet with a personal best time of 18 minutes, 6 seconds for the 5,000 meters. He also achieved a personal record in the three-mile race with a time of 17:22.1 at the Highland Invite, where he finished 23rd. Other notable results include 14th place at the Carlinville Early Meet with a time of 18:32.8 for three miles and eighth place at the Alton Invite, completing the three-mile course in 17:37.8. When asked about his goals for the season, Strohbeck said, "I am hoping just to run some good times." He also expressed a team-oriented mindset, adding, "I just want to do the best I can and help my team try to win." In addition to cross
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