GLEN CARBON – The Riverbend region’s latest child solicitation sting has yielded felony charges against a Glen Carbon man now in Madison County custody. Michael W. Beland, 55, of Glen Carbon, was charged on July 28, 2026, with one count each of indecent solicitation of a minor, traveling to meet a minor (both Class 3 felonies), solicitation to meet a child, and grooming (both Class 4 felonies). The day prior, on July 27, 2026, Beland allegedly knowingly solicited an individual he
COLLINSVILLE - The Collinsville Community Unit School District #10 is inviting the public to a first look at the Marching Kahoks’ 2026-2027 show during a free community preview at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, at Kahok Stadium. The annual event, called the Marching Kahoks Community Preview Night, is open to the public, according to information released on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, by the district. District information said the students have been preparing throughout the summer for the
Noah Kahan is the latest musician to express his displeasure over the White House's use of his music in a social media post.The administration posted video and photos on Instagram…
Black Sabbath guitarist Tony Iommi has announced a new solo album called From the Dark.The record is due out Oct. 23 and marks Iommi's first solo effort in over 20 years.…
After teasing fans with news that was “coming soon,” The Beatles have announced a special expanded edition reissue of their 1965 album, Rubber Soul.The reissue, newly mixed by producer Giles Martin…
Ballot measure campaigns raised almost $40 million through the third week of July as they paid for ads and direct mail appeals bombarding Missourians ahead of Tuesday’s primary election.
In 49 states, the number of people enrolled in Obamacare plans has declined since Congress made coverage more expensive by allowing federal subsidies to expire at the end of last year. The lone exception was New Mexico, the only state that has used its own money to fully replace the expired aid, according to a […]
Green Door Art Gallery in Presents “Bee” Intrigued July 8 - August 19! The exhibit features Patrice Aitch - Glass Alison Bozarth - Mixed Media 2D Marilyn Callahan - Pastels […]
SPRINGFIELD – State Treasurer Michael Frerichs has announced the winning photographers for the 2026 Cream of the Crop Photography Contest, which provides Illinois students with a creative opportunity to share their vision of agriculture in our state. The top nine photographers, ages 8 to 18, will be awarded Bright Start 529 college savings scholarships. “Congratulations to the young Illinoisans who explored their surroundings, tapped into their creativity, and experimented with
The Missouri Department of Transportation will shift all westbound lanes of Interstate 70 from the Foristell weigh station to the Warren County line to the left, starting Monday.
The next time you see your neighbor mowing the lawn, they may not be the one doing the work. Robot lawn mowers are becoming more common as technology improves.
Your body can quietly cut your pace without asking your permission. Tasks feel heavier. Patience gets shorter. Even small decisions can seem oddly expensive. What looks like laziness is often biology doing exactly what it was built to do. People often notice this shift in themselves. Work feels slower. Exercise takes more effort. The couch becomes more appealing. It is easy to blame motivation or routine. But humans slow down for real reasons. Heat changes how the body uses energy, how the brai
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