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In September of 2019, July Hampton’s life took a sudden unexpected turn. “One day I had a bus in front of my high school, and the next day I did not.” The metro bus that usually made a stop in front of his high school stopped showing up. This came with the implementation of the 2018 […]

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Hundreds of shirtless fans stole the show Friday evening at Busch Stadium, filling up multiple right field fan sections, waving their shirts like rally towels and igniting the crowd as the St. Louis Cardinals walked off the Kansas City Royals in extra innings.

New data show that last year's tornado that rocked St. Louis and neighboring areas was the widest in the region's recorded history, the National Weather Service said on Friday — the eve of the May 16 storm's one-year anniversary.

EAST ST. LOUIS – Illinois State Police (ISP) conducted a violent crime suppression detail on May 13 and 14, 2026, in St. Clair and Madison counties, focusing its efforts on East St. Louis and neighboring Metro East communities. ? The operation utilized intelligence and technology to focus enforcement efforts on known high crime areas, violent offenders, and structured criminal groups in the communities of the Metro East. Detail Results Arrests 23 Total Criminal Charges 33 Felo

ALTON - The Hayner Public Library District to host Get Outside! A Survey of Alton Area Parks Past and Present book signing on Saturday, May 23, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Jennie D. Hayner Park, corner of State Street and West Fourth Street, Alton, IL 62002. Get Outside! A Survey of Alton Area Parks Past and Present is an 88-page hardcover book offering one, two and 4-page photographic spreads with basic information and a brief history of the parks in active use in 2026 located in Alton,

GODFREY – Lewis and Clark Community College is meeting the changes and challenges in the growing real estate field by offering classes to help individuals enter that career field as brokers. An individual must pass a total of 75 hours of instruction to take the Real Estate Broker’s licensure exam. Lewis and Clark is offering three different classes of Real Estate, all of which are needed for the exam: Real Estate Brokerage (REAL 135-T60) – 7-8:50 p.m., Monday and Wednesday,

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Columbia College recently announced its dean's list for the Spring 2026 Semester (January-May 2026). To be named to the dean's list, a student must have completed 12 undergraduate credit hours in a 16-week period and achieved a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0-point scale. Students from the area who received this honor include: HOMETOWN; NAME, CAMPUS ATTENDED Alton Cierra Johnson, Online Edwardsville Kimberly Eichelberger, Online Jerseyville Samantha Malley,

WASHINGTON, D.C. - House Republicans are pressing Illinois Democrats to take up a package of proposals they say would lower costs for families before the General Assembly’s session ends, arguing that political disagreements should not delay action on affordability measures. State Reps. Bill Hauter, Mike Coffey and Brad Fritts held a Capitol news conference Thursday to renew what they described as House Republicans’ push for Democrats to consider “affordability plans” tha

ALTON - Church members and leaders from across Alton gathered for the Alton Area Church Women United organization’s May Friendship Day. On Thursday, May 14, 2026, community members met at Main Street Methodist Church in Alton for the program. Church Women United is a national movement that unites women of different churches and faith backgrounds to worship and serve the community together. Diane Foster and Sandra Revels shared information about the organization and its May Friendship

EDWARDSVILLE - The Glen-Ed Pantry will hold a ceremonial groundbreaking on May 20 for a new facility at its site in Edwardsville, as the nonprofit works to expand services for local families facing food insecurity. The event is scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Glen-Ed Pantry, 125 5th Ave., Edwardsville, IL 62025. Representatives and leadership of the pantry are expected to attend, including Board President Libby Levin, past president Pam Harrison, and Executive Director Jane

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reminding Illinoisans that warmer weather means an increased potential for exposure to several illnesses that can be carried by animals or biting pests. While enjoying outdoor activities, people should take appropriate precautions to reduce their risk of contracting serious illness. “Spring and summer provide so many opportunities for outdoor fun all across Illinois,” said IDPH Director Dr. Sameer Vohra. “It

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Corrections Officer Blake Schwarz Suicide Prevention Act of 2026 to expand access to critical mental health care services and increase federal investments for supporting corrections officers, whose suicide rate is estimated to be seven times higher than that of the general population. Last year, U.S. Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA-01) introduced the companion legislation of this