EDWARDSVILLE – A monument in the future Goshen Commons park and plaza will highlight eight historic locations around Edwardsville following City Council approval. Aldermen approved the inclusion of eight Edwardsville landmarks to be recognized with a monument at the future Goshen Commons site at their July 21, 2026 City Council meeting. Alderwoman Andrea Miracle abstained. The monument is set to feature one “recognition plaque” to recognize the Kriege Family for their funding
ALTON - From tech classes to a Beatles tribute, The Hayner Public Library District has a variety of free programs coming up in the coming weeks. Executive Director Mary Cordes said that the library is always bustling with patrons and free events. She hopes many community members come out to experience their programs. “What’s not going on at the library?” she laughed. “We’ve got all kinds of stuff.” Through the end of July, the library will continue thei
As Route 66 celebrates 100 years of connecting America, Laumeier Sculpture Park marks a 50-year anniversary for connecting people to St. Louis’s culture, art, and nature.
ALTON - An Alton native living in Oklahoma was killed this weekend. Chamill London, 19, was living in Lawton, Oklahoma, as a soldier with the U.S. Army. London worked in Air and Missile Defense and was preparing for a deployment to Iraq. Her mother, Whittney London, said she was “excited for the journey.” “She was the most beautiful person you would ever meet,” Whittney London said. “She was genuine, funny, and caring. She was determined to live life to
Lollapalooza isn't the only palooza coming to Chicago.The Smashing Pumpkins have announced "Pumpkinpalooza" in celebration of the band's upcoming headlining set at their hometown festival. It'll mark the first time the Pumpkins,…
A study from Innerbody Research analyzed a year's worth of Google Trends data for more than 50 ice cream flavors and nearly 30 ice cream brands to determine each state's favorite flavors and overall interest in ice cream.
Missouri has become one of the fastest-growing destinations for Amish families in the United States, with the state's Amish population more than double the national growth rate.
CAHOKIA HEIGHTS - The Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis is asking for the public’s help as it continues investigating the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old boy in Cahokia Heights, Ill. Lamerion L. Davis, 16, of Washington Park, Ill., was fatally shot Saturday, July 25, 2026, in the 1100 block of Camp Jackson Road in Cahokia Heights, according to the Major Case Squad. Since the squad was activated, investigators have followed up on about 30 leads while continuing interviews, reviewing evidenc
We all know this administration is more than willing to reward “red” states and punish “blue” states. There will always be an administration official on hand to claim the incredibly transparent vindictiveness of this administration is actually just regular government business devoid of animus. No one believes these officials, of course. And the officials mouthing […]
It’s been nearly 21 years since Missourians living in Springfield could access abortion without driving at least a couple hours. That ended Monday. The city’s Planned Parenthood clinic began offering medication abortion this week, ending a stretch that started in October 2005, when Springfield Healthcare Center closed after three decades in business and left southwest […]
The Planned Parenthood clinic in Springfield, Missouri, began offering medication abortion this week, the first time the procedure was offered in the area since 2005.
The Trump administration on Monday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to halt a district court ruling that blocked President Donald Trump’s broad March 31 executive order restricting vote-by-mail. The move came just two days after a federal appeals court denied the administration’s request to resume the controversial plan, which would force significant limits and voter […]
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