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New Reflective Stop Sign Strips In O'Fallon, IL., Aim to Cut Violations

21 hours 27 minutes ago
O'FALLON, IL. - The O’Fallon Police Department said it has added red reflective strips to several stop signs in the city in an effort to reduce stop sign violations at locations that had drawn frequent complaints. The O'Fallon Police Department said the strips were added “a few months back” as “a new approach to reducing stop sign violations” at stop signs “that were high on complaints.” The department said it has “received fewer complaints”

Missouri governor to sign porn site age verification bill

21 hours 29 minutes ago
Gov. Mike Kehoe has announced he will sign legislation Thursday requiring pornography websites to verify that users are adults before allowing them to access sexually explicit content. The bill, which will take effect Aug. 28, applies to commercial websites and social media platforms that knowingly and intentionally publish or distribute content in Missouri if more […]
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Shipman Fourth Of July Celebration Delivers Another Standout Night Of Fireworks

21 hours 48 minutes ago
SHIPMAN — The Shipman, Illinois, Independence Day celebration featuring the community’s primary local fireworks show was held Friday, July 3, 2026, at Shipman Lake, drawing a significant crowd for an annual event that organizers said was once again successful. Hosted by the Shipman Firefighters Association and the Shipman Fire Department, the celebration included food, drinks, and festivities, along with a dramatic fireworks display that lasted about 20 minutes. The annual event

St. Clair County Celebrates Opening of 4.5-Mile MetroBike Link Trail

21 hours 49 minutes ago
SHILOH - Representatives of the St. Clair County Transit District (SCCTD) recently joined local officials, stakeholders and nearly 100 cyclists to celebrate the grand opening of a new $6 million, 4.5-mile extension of the MetroBikeLink Trail. This milestone marks the completion of the first of three parts of the MetroLink Expansion Project to MidAmerica St. Louis Airport, with associated roadway improvements opening in the coming weeks and the MetroLink extension anticipated to begin service

Bethalto Retiree Finds Fitness and Purpose Through Wildlife Photography

22 hours 4 minutes ago
RIVERBEND - Bethalto native LeRoy Taynor didn’t intend to become a wildlife photographer, but he has discovered a new passion. Taynor explained that he was “always the one behind the camera” when his sons were growing up. When he retired in 2024, he bought a camera and started taking photos of the birds he saw in his backyard. But he wanted to be more active, which led to him walking along the river — and his photos have turned out to be even better than he could hav

New Law Expands Optional Use Of Cameras In Long-Term Care Facilities

22 hours 7 minutes ago
SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker has signed a measure allowing residents of assisted living and shared housing establishments to exercise the right to use electronic monitoring, meant to enhance transparency and resident safety. A similar law allowing cameras in residents’ rooms in nursing homes has existed in Illinois since 2016. “This new law allows assisted living residents to install a video and/or audio recording device in their room, allowing added peace of mind for

IDNR To Accept Bids For Agriculture Leases At State Sites

22 hours 17 minutes ago
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) will accept sealed bids this fall for about 40 agricultural lease contracts for the 2027-2031 crop years. The department uses agricultural leases to support wildlife populations and recreational opportunities at sites it owns or manages. The leases promote environmentally sound farming practices that improve soil health, reduce soil erosion, enhance water quality and minimize chemical impacts benefiting wildlife and