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Madison Police Charge Area Sex Offender With Latest Registration Failure

2 months 3 weeks ago
MADISON – A local sex offender has been charged once again with failing to register and retail theft months after allegedly committing the same offenses in a prior case. Esmond L. Sanford, 51, listed as homeless out of Madison, Ill., was charged on March 26, 2026 with one count each of unlawful failure to register as a sex offender (a Class 3 felony), his second or subsequent offense of retail theft under $300 (a Class 4 felony), and criminal trespass to real property (a Class B misdemeanor).

Edwardsville High School Hosts Special Olympics Field Day Event

2 months 3 weeks ago
EDWARDSVILLE - Students from across Madison County came together for Unified Field Day at Edwardsville High School. On Friday, March 27, 2026, students who participate in Special Olympics enjoyed a morning of activities and sports. Kayla Magruder, who helps oversee Special Olympics at Edwardsville, explained that the event was a fun experience for students and teachers alike, all of whom were able to learn more about Unified sports and the opportunities available. “The purpose is

Police Identify Juvenile Victim In Homicide

2 months 3 weeks ago
ST. LOUIS COUNTY - St. Louis County Police have identified an 18-year-old St. Louis man as the victim in a fatal shooting Sunday afternoon, March 29, 2026, in the 11800 block of Kingsfont Place, and detectives are asking the public for information as the homicide investigation continues. The deceased was identified as Joshua Sutton, 18, of the 7200 block of Burwood Drive, St. Louis, MO 63121. Officers from the St. Louis County Police North County Precinct responded at 4:18 p.m. Sunday, March

2026 Confluence Trash Bash  - Saturday, April 11th Protect Land and Water in the St. Louis Area  

2 months 3 weeks ago
ST. LOUIS - Be part of one of the largest volunteer clean-up events in the metro area and help beautify the Mississippi and Missouri River watersheds. Open Space STL and its partners invite the public to be part of the 2026 Confluence Trash Bash, happening April 11th in the St. Louis area. Confluence Trash Bash partners for 2026 include; Great Rivers Greenway , MSD Project Clear , the Earthways Center , Saint Louis County Parks and Recreation Department , Missouri Department of

Civic Memorial High School to Install New Elevator

2 months 3 weeks ago
BETHALTO - Civic Memorial High School will install a new elevator this year. During the Bethalto Community Unit School District #8 Board of Education’s regular meeting on March 26, 2026, the Board voted unanimously to release up to $80,000 in Operation and Maintenance Funds for the project. Christopher Schomber, Bethalto’s business manager/chief school business officer, noted that the project is ready to begin. “We finally have all the pieces of the financial puzzle together,”

Beloved Johnson's Corner Employee Dena Grubb Retires After 32 Years

2 months 3 weeks ago
ALTON - A retirement party is set for Dena Grubb, a beloved longtime employee at Johnson’s Corner, ahead of her final day on the job. The party is scheduled for Tuesday, March 31, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Johnson’s Corner. Johnson's Corner owner Cathy Johnson said Friday, April 3, 2026, will be Grubb’s last day, and that Grubb will work all day for those who want to see her and say goodbye. “Everyone loves Dena,” Johnson said in a post announcing the event. "Sh