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On March 28, 1979, the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant in Pennsylvania suffered a partial meltdown after a combination of equipment failures and human error. No one was killed, and later studies found only small releases of radiation, but the incident immediately shook public confidence in nuclear energy. It mattered at the time because it exposed how quickly a complex system could spiral into crisis, even without a dramatic explosion. It still matters today because it changed how nuclear

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, along with U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Josh Hawley (R-MO) submitted an amicus brief to the Supreme Court in Official Committee of Asbestos Claimants of Bestwall LLC v. Bestwall LLC, supporting the hundreds of thousands of victims of exposure to Georgia-Pacific’s asbestos-linked products. To avoid facing the legal claims of victims in court, Georgia-Pacific

EDWARDSVILLE — Revity Credit Union employees raised $1,405 for the Main Street Community Center in Edwardsville through the credit union’s ongoing Jeans for Generations program, which allows employees to donate to a selected charity in exchange for wearing jeans and tennis shoes on Fridays and Saturdays. The March contributions were dedicated to the Main Street Community Center, which supports adults 50 and older with programs and services aimed at helping them stay healthy, active

ALTON/BETHALTO – An Alton man with a history of domestic violence faces his latest set of felony charges after an alleged assault and domestic battery involving an illegally possessed firearm. Jonathan L. Brown, 38, of Alton, was charged on March 10, 2026, with one count each of possession of a firearm by a repeat felony offender (a Class X felony), unlawful possession of weapons by a felon (a Class 2 felony), his fourth or subsequent offense of domestic battery (a Class 3 felony) and

PEORIA – OSF HealthCare is pleased to announce Zach Yoder, MHA, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE, as the president of three Western Region OSF hospitals. Effective Sunday, March 29, Yoder will transition to president of OSF HealthCare Holy Family Medical Center in Monmouth, OSF HealthCare Saint Luke Medical Center in Kewanee and OSF HealthCare St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg. Yoder has been serving as interim president of OSF St. Mary Medical Center and OSF Holy Family Medical Center for

MADISON COUNTY — On April 2, 2026, the Madison County Drug Court will celebrate a major milestone: its 30th anniversary. As the first drug court established in the State of Illinois, this anniversary marks three decades of innovation, perseverance, and life-changing outcomes. The celebration will coincide with a drug court graduation ceremony, where 14 participants will complete the rigorous program and take their next steps toward long-term recovery. Founded in 1996, the Madison

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation is hosting 11 workshops throughout the state to help local governments and communities learn about and apply for funding opportunities through the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program. Organized through IDOT’s ongoing Special Programs Assistance Conferences, the workshops will help stakeholders identify projects that qualify and learn how to craft successful applications. Each session will take place over two days, with

CHICAGO – On Thursday, the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) approved its annual five-year Crossing Safety Improvement Program (FY 2027-2031) to implement life-saving safety upgrades at highway-rail crossings. The plan authorizes $376 million in funding for grade crossing safety improvements and highway-rail grade separations at approximately 387 crossing locations. “Illinois is home to more than 10,000 public highway-rail crossings. The ICC’s Crossing Safety Improvement

SPRINGFIELD – Today, State Senator Rachel Ventura and State Representative Daniel Didech joined fellow General Assembly members and clean energy advocates to launch a campaign to pass legislation enabling plug-in solar in Illinois. The Plug-In Illinois Act (SB3104/HB4524) would unlock access to affordable solar power for millions of Illinoisans who cannot install rooftop solar – because they are renters, apartment dwellers, or can’t afford the upfront cost – by removing

EDWARDSVILLE - Southern Illinois University Edwardsville admissions staff and multiple campus partners hosted admitted students for the academic year 2026-27 along with their families. During two weeks in March, the SIUE delegation, which included alumni, greeted more than 100 students in venues across Chicago and St. Louis, Mo. as well as high school counselors from nearly 40 suburban Chicago high schools. "What stood out in Chicago was the energy across all the events. At the student receptions,

This year, the St. Louis Aquarium is going bigger, brighter, and longer. For the first time, with two teams, freshwater grit meets saltwater flow. Two waters. One splashy showdown. Cheer […]

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Strowger 11 Digit Dial Phone (circa 1907) Kellogg Model 925 Monophone (circa 1930s) Stromberg Carlson Model 1191 Fatboy 8 Button Intercom (circa 1930s) Western Electric 302 Multi-Line Rotary Phone (circa […]

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Join in for an opportunity for Scouts to earn merit badges at the Weldon Spring Site Interpretive Center! The event will offer a morning and an afternoon session, giving Scouts […]

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The National Museum of Transportation is proud to announce a special exhibition celebrating the 100th anniversary of historic Route 66. Titled “Roads, River, Rooms, and Reels,” the exhibit will open […]

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Bellefontaine Cemetery’s 2026 Spring Race Registration is now open for the 2026 Coyote Crawl 5K and Head for the Hills 10K! Enjoy a 5K or 10K run through Missouri’s first […]

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Staffers from DOGE are revamping rules in ways to ease regulations and provide financial breaks for industry.

The High Low Gallery presents a new exhibition, Night Comfort, featuring works by St. Louis artist Jeremy Rabus, opening Friday, March 27 and running through Sunday, June 14. Night Comfort explores nostalgia through […]

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