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Police said the man was driving his White Jeep Wrangler around 4:44 a.m. when the car hit the pier, and he was ejected from the vehicle in the 500 block of Vandeventer Avenue.

EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville continues to record the lowest unemployment rate in the most recent report of statewide rates. Edwardsville's unemployment rate is unemployment 4.6 percent in July 2024 in comparison to July 2023. Alton's unemployment rate has risen to 7.8 percent from 6.5 percent from July 2024 to July 2023, a 1.3 percent increase. Calhoun County posted the best unemployment rate outside the immediate Alton/Edwardsville region in July 2024 with a 4.7 percent mark, compared to 4.5 percent in July 2023. Jersey County has a 5.4 percent rate, up from 4.1 percent in 2023 at this time. Macoupin County has a 5.1 percent rate compared to 4.4 percent in July 2023, and Greene County is at 5.5 percent compared to 4.8 percent a year ago. "Long-term consistent job growth throughout the state continues to fuel and motivate eager job seekers and employers to actively engage in the expanding economy, said Deputy Director Andy Manar. "Illinois proudly commits to continue its critical investment

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by Thom Kuhn, Chairman and CEO, Millstone Weber Editor’s Note: Thom Kuhn, Chairman and CEO of Millstone Weber wrote this “Executive Corner” column for the latest issue of his company’s newsletter. We reprint it with his permission.  I sit here writing this on a Tuesday afternoon. My hope is starting now will keep me from […]

Journey’s Neal Schon has once again addressed the ongoing dispute between him and bandmate Jonathan Cain, revealing on social media that they plan to bring in a third party to help them…

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A Jefferson County, Missouri, man is due in court on Friday morning for shooting and killing a St. Louis man in a county subdivision.

Investigators identified the victim Thursday as 62-year-old Jeffery Bell of the 1200 block of N. 13th Street in East St. Louis

Madison county coroner Stephen P. Nonn identified the woman as Melodye R. Fagan, 69, of Granite City.

(The Center Square) – Missouri Republican Gov. Mike Parson expressed “extreme disappointment” in a letter to Republican Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft for not approving an executive order to stop sales of food products with psychoactive cannabis.

The documentary Boom, featuring Pearl Jam's Mike McCready and Soundgarden's Kim Thayil, will premiere in theaters in September. Boom tells the story of the influential garage band The Sonics, who formed…

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O'FALLON — As COVID-19 activity rises across Illinois, HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital in O'Fallon is offering advice to residents on how to access testing resources effectively. The CDC reported last week the following: "As of August 13, 2024, we estimate that COVID-19 infections are growing or likely growing in 25 states, declining or likely declining in 5 states, and are stable or uncertain in 17 states." HSHS officials in O'Fallon, IL., said for those experiencing mild to moderate symptoms, there are several options available. Appointments can be made at retail pharmacies, or individuals can utilize public testing sites such as local health departments. These locations also offer at-home testing kits for purchase. "The U.S. government continues to provide free COVID-19 tests to uninsured individuals and underserved communities through existing outreach programs," HSHS said. "Residents are encouraged to contact a Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)-funded health

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Missouri's limestone caves were once used to store surplus food products during the 1980s, and are now home to a 3.5 million-square-foot cave system used by companies like Kraft, Pepsi, and Vital Farms.

A lawsuit filed Wednesday seeks to block a proposed constitutional amendment legalizing sports wagering in Missouri from being placed on the November ballot.  The suit, filed in Cole County Circuit Court, argues the methodology used by the Missouri Secretary of State’s office to certify that the sports betting proposal collected enough signatures was unconstitutional.  To make the ballot, proposed initiative petitions must receive signatures from 8% of legal voters in six of the state’s eight…

COLLINSVILLE - At the August 2024 regular monthly meeting, the Collinsville Community Unit School District #10 Board of Education approved and welcomed Collinsville High School senior Brion Brown as the district's student school board member for the 2024-25 school year. The role, which is non-voting, allows for a student voice on the board and serves as a bridge between the board of education, administration, and the student body. "I have always wanted to serve as a student school board member because I recognize the significance of a student's voice in our society and, moreover, how often that voice is underrepresented," Brion wrote in his application. "I want to be the person that can offer that perspective and that input for the school board." Brion, who is ranked in the top 2% of his senior class, balances his academic achievements with a range of talents and co-curricular activities. His commitment to community service played a significant role in his decision to apply for the

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Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT), AARP in St. Louis, St. Clair County Transit District and Metro Transit – in partnership with the City of Fairview Heights and other partners – today unveiled the Transit Stop Transformation Project at the Fairview Heights Center, located at 9720 W Route 161 in Fairview Heights, Illinois. Key representatives of […]

Nearly a year after a woman was indicted for alleged misuse of $11 million in funds to feed children in low-income areas during the pandemic, an assistant U.S. attorney has filed a motion to annul her bond, which officials say she has broken.