WASHINGTON — The vast majority of Americans, including Republicans and those who identify as strong supporters of President Donald Trump, want Congress to renew the enhanced tax credits for people who buy their health insurance from the Affordable Care Act Marketplace, according to a poll released Friday. More than 78% of people surveyed by the […]
Editor’s note: If you or someone you know needs help, the national suicide and crisis lifeline in the U.S. is available by calling or texting 988. There is also an online chat at 988lifeline.org. For Gen Z adults, the oldest of whom are now reaching their late 20s, suicide is taking more lives than 10 years […]
ALTON — The Clark Bridge in Alton was temporarily closed Thursday night, Oct. 2, 2025, after police responded to a report of a suicidal individual sitting on the outside of the bridge railing. At approximately 9:30 p.m. on Oct. 2, 2025, Alton Police officers arrived at the scene and engaged the person in conversation. After several minutes, the individual voluntarily climbed back over the railing to safety, according to Alton Police Chief Jarrett Ford. “Officers then assisted the subject to a mental health facility for mental health assistance,” Ford said. He also commended the officers for their successful efforts in de-escalating the situation and saving a life during the crisis. The bridge closure lasted less than 30 minutes while officers worked to ensure the person’s safety, Chief Ford said. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org .
Fourth in a five-part series. Sarah Elgatian was in too much pain to feel awkward. That morning in 2019, she was hunched over her toilet, feeling what she described as a “weird burning nausea,” abdominal pain and other symptoms. She remembered the Planned Parenthood telehealth ad she’d seen recently. Elgatian downloaded the app, and within […]
WOOD RIVER - LoveJoy United Presbyterian Church will host a special film showing and panel to discuss homelessness in the Riverbend community. At 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025, community members can stop by the Wood River church for a free showing of “Evicting the American Dream,” a documentary on homelessness. The 52-minute film will be followed by a panel discussion and Q&A with local leaders in the fight against homelessness. “This film is helping people to understand our unhoused neighbors,” said Karen Wilson with the church’s Adult Christian Education Committee. “It just makes no sense that we’re not working to resolve this situation. You cannot ban people from a community because they’re homeless. There’s no place for them to go. You can’t legislate a certain segment of your population out of existence. That doesn’t work. I’m just really passionate about this.” “Evicting the American
Iowa Soybean Association President Tom Adam urged the Trump administration, in a statement Thursday, to prioritize a trade deal with China and to support soybean farmers who are without their biggest market. China typically buys 60% of global soybean exports, and the U.S. used to be China’s preferred supplier until it turned to Brazil during […]
ICE just isn’t getting the job done. Despite the masked men swarming everywhere to arrest every Mexican-looking person in sight, the agency still can’t meet the 3,000 arrests per day quota that White House advisor Stephen Miller has stated is merely the baseline for his expectations. The main reason for this is that we’re running […]
Guns N’ Roses is set to reissue their first-ever live album.The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers will drop Guns N’ Roses – Live Era ’87-’93 on Nov. 21, featuring…
COLLINSVILLE - Collinsville High School will honor its senior band members during a recognition event before the football game against Belleville Althoff Catholic on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. The senior band recognition event begins at 6:30 p.m. on the home side of the Collinsville High School track. Parents are asked to meet their seniors at 6:15 p.m. on Friday. The band will perform at halftime of the 7 p.m. game set at the CHS football field. The band director described the group as "our 24 amazing senior band members," inviting the public to join in the celebration. This recognition event highlights the contributions of the senior band members as the team prepares for an important matchup against the Althoff Catholic Crusaders.
A St. Louis County man faces felony charges in connection with road rage shooting that injured an elderly woman and a bomb threat made during his arrest.
MARYVILLE - “Come on out and join the fun at the Maryville Fall Festival,” said Julie Clark, President of the Maryville Kiwanis Club. According to Clark, the highly successful event is a favorite fall festival for those living in Maryville and the surrounding areas. “The only cost to attendees is any food that is purchased through the food trucks,” she said. “Children really enjoy the free pony rides sponsored by Maryville Ministerial Alliance and the petting zoo sponsored by Allison Bash State Farm,” said Deb Myers-Gaultney, long time treasurer for the Kiwanis Club. “We have free pumpkins, provided by Mayor White, and pumpkin decorating kits for the first 450 children attending”. Other popular attractions include the bounce houses, the firefighter’s open house, and face painting sponsored by Barry Wilson Funeral Home and First National Bank of Waterloo. Most of the local churches and several other organizations will provide games
ALTON - Do you own a historic home or commercial building, or might you be interested in purchasing one? Learn about a variety of financial incentives that are available for property renovations at a workshop on Wednesday, October 8th at 7:00 p.m. at The Wedge Innovation Center, located at 620 E. Broadway in Alton, IL which is co-presented by Alton Main Street, Alton’s Historic Commission, and the Alton Area Landmarks Association. To assist existing and potential Alton residents and entrepreneurs to take the next step in upgrading their homes and commercial structures, these local groups have brought together State and local officials to present on programs currently available to assist in renovating existing structures and developing new construction. Anna Margaret Barris, Project Reviewer for the State Historic Preservation Office, will present on a Property Tax Assessment Freeze Program for certified historic single-family, owner-occupied homes that undergo substantial
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