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The Florida-based billionaire and Missouri native buys a controlling stake in Lee Enterprises

The proposal would generate $6.75 million annually and would cost shoppers an additional 37.5 cents for every $100 spent at an O'Fallon business.

SPRIGNFIELD — Illinois Community Colleges are once again working together to address food insecurity on campuses across the state, with a collective effort that has doubled in size in its second year. The 2nd annual Feed the Need Campus Food Drive, which started in 2024 to help combat food insecurity on college campuses and support students in need, collected nearly 180,000 individual non-perishable food items for local campus and community food banks. That number dwarfs last year's tota

In downtown St. Louis, Kiener Plaza goes into overdrive for the holidays. Hosting Gateway Arch Park Foundation’s Winterfest, the space fills up with fan favorites such as ice skating, s’more […]

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CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul today highlighted a new law initiated by his office that will go into effect Jan. 1, 2026 and will improve medical care and treatment for sexual assault survivors by making important updates to the Sexual Assault Survivors Emergency Treatment Act (SASETA) and the Illinois Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Program. Raoul introduced Senate Bill (SB) 1602, which was sponsored in the General Assembly by State Sen. Julie Morrison and State Rep. Kelly

Starting next year, many Missouri schools will be required to roll out "Stop the Bleed" kits, following new statewide protocols aimed to help staff respond quickly to severe injuries and medical emergencies.

This administration runs on vengeance. If it’s not Donald Trump aiming the DOJ at his personal enemies, it’s the DOJ itself taking a shotgun approach to justice (read: filling it full of holes) by filing as many criminal charges against anti-ICE protesters as possible. The charges have been transparently bogus — an obvious attempt by […]

A Wentzville, Missouri, man is accused of a committing a violent break-in over the weekend.

GRANITE CITY – A Granite City man recently charged with sexually assaulting and abusing a 5-year-old child is currently in custody. Frank D. Humphreys, 75, of the 1800 block of Bremen Avenue in Granite City, was charged on Dec. 26, 2025 with one count each of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child (a Class X felony) and aggravated criminal sexual abuse (a Class 2 felony). On Dec. 23, 2025, Humphreys allegedly committed an act of sexual contact against a 5-year-old female victim.

ALTON - The Hayner Public Library District is considering building a new building. Executive Director Mary Cordes gives an update. Earlier this year, the library announced that they were considering a new building to better serve the 46,000 community members living in Alton, Godfrey and Foster Township. In a recent interview on “Our Daily Show!” with CJ Nasello , Cordes added that the library will continue to prioritize transparency throughout this process. “It’s

On This Day, Dec. 30, 1999 ...The Beatles' George Harrison and his wife, Olivia Harrison, were attacked in their Friar Park estate by a 34-year-old mentally ill intruder named Michael…

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ALTON - Virginia Woulfe-Beile is a dedicated environmental advocate and community leader whose passion for sustainability and conservation has made a lasting impact in Illinois. Her journey began as a volunteer with the Sierra Club, where she quickly became an influential figure, leading coalitions and inspiring volunteers in efforts to protect natural resources and promote clean energy. In her 14-year role as the Three Rivers Project Co-coordinator, Virginia’s diverse background in horticulture

The recall includes two different products, both made by the same Iowa-based company.

Indulge in a melodic journey through the timeless classics of the Great American Songbook with Coffee Concerts @ KPAC. Sip unlimited cups of your favorite brew as we transport you […]

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