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As Missouri Republicans push a constitutional amendment to phase out the state income tax, the proposal’s House sponsor told a Senate committee Wednesday that sales taxes are a fairer, more transparent way to raise money — even as he insisted the measure itself would not directly raise them. Pressed on language allowing lawmakers to expand […]

WOOD RIVER — In recognition of Earth Month, State Senator Erica Harriss (56th- Glen Carbon) and Representative Amy Elik (111th- Alton) are inviting residents to take part in a FREE Community Shred Event and Clean Up Day on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Wood River Police Department parking lot (550 Madison Ave., Wood River, IL — entrance on IL Route 143). The event will provide secure, on-site document shredding to help residents safely dispose of sensitive

The Modern No-Code Creator Bundle is an extensive online curriculum specifically developed to enable individuals to construct professional websites, applications & automated workflows without the necessity of writing any code. It has five courses, covering leading no-code platforms and tools like ChatGPT, Mendix, and Tabnine. It is ideally suited for novices and non-technical professionals, empowering […]

As a new month begins, it's marked by the infamous day of pranking people: April Fools' Day. Jokes across the city and state have been shared. Did you get fooled?

ST. CLAIR COUNTY, IL. - Officials plan to build a new solar energy project in East St. Louis. According to the city of East St. Louis, the project is planned for the intersection of North 29th Street and Illinois Avenue, the former site of the Little League baseball fields. The project aims to promote long-term [...]

The race to replace St. Louis County Executive Sam Page is now set. Five candidates are officially in the running.

For the first time in years, there are early signs that police killings in the United States may be declining — after deaths reached a record high in 2024 and amid intensified scrutiny of law enforcement tactics nationwide. The findings come as photos and videos of aggressive law enforcement — particularly involving federal immigration agents […]

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Key Takeaways: A newer endoscopic technique available at OSF HealthCare allows surgeons to treat certain spinal conditions with smaller incisions and faster recovery times. Tyler Stratman of Clinton, Illinois experienced near-immediate pain relief following surgery for a bulging disc. Full recovery times vary depending on a person's age and severity of the condition. After years of chronic pain stripped away his active lifestyle, 36-year-old Tyler Stratman of Clinton, Illinois,

A teenager is in custody of the St. Louis County Family Court in connection with Tuesday’s shooting at a Ferguson high school that left one child dead and another critically injured.

ST. LOUIS - Mercy is among the first hospitals in the country to use a new technology capable of removing tumors without any incisions. Mercy will begin using the Edison Histotripsy System, a new image-guided sonic beam therapy that liquefies tumors without surgery, chemotherapy or radiation. The system serves as an alternate to traditional cancer [...]

CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul today joined 24 attorneys general in issuing a statement on Barbara v. Trump, a challenge to President Trump’s executive order purporting to end birthright citizenship for countless children born in the United States to immigrant parents, in violation of the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. Raoul and a coalition filed an amicus brief in the case, in which the U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments today. “The president’s

Citing the Iran war, the administration let oil companies take actions that are likely to threaten an endangered whale.

EDWARDSVILLE - Captain Jerry Endicott has retired from the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, the agency has announced. The Madison County Sheriff’s Office said Endicott served in multiple roles, including as a Patrol Division deputy sheriff and as jail administrator. Madison County Sheriff Jeff Connor described Endicott as having “led with integrity and a commitment to keeping our community safe.” “Congratulations to Captain Jerry Endicott on his retiremen

LaJuan Slopes, 13, of Castle Point died Tuesday evening after being shot in a parking lot at McCluer South-Berkeley High School, authorities said.

SPRINGFIELD – Governor JB Pritzker has proclaimed April as Innovation and Technology Month in Illinois, recognizing the state’s leadership in emerging technologies and its commitment to preparing students for careers in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics). “Illinois is a nation-leading innovation hub that drives technological progress. Innovation and Technology Month is a reflection of our commitment to emerging technologies and our efforts empower

GRANITE CITY – Granite City High School has announced its 2026 Summer Camp Schedule with available camps in eight sports: baseball, boys basketball, boys soccer, cross country, football, girls basketball, girls volleyball and softball. GCHS Camps are designed to instruct athletes on fundamental skills involved in their sport in a fun and enthusiastic atmosphere. Athletes will be divided by their grade level and skill level receiving individual instruction. These camps will be directed