Bruce Springsteen, Ringo Starr and Dave Grohl are among the musicians featured in a new film about Los Angeles' iconic Sunset Marquee Hotel.If These Walls Could Rock, directed by Tyler Measom and…
Advocates argued in federal court Wednesday that the U.S. Forest Service failed to protect an endangered bat species during an ongoing logging project in southern Illinois.
An East Alton, Illinois, man remains jailed for allegedly threatening violence against the Bethalto School District and, subsequently, threatening to “start a war” with the Bethalto Police Department.
The first day of early voting in Missouri indicates a strong primary turnout, comparable to or possibly exceeding past primaries where hotly contested ballot measures drew more votes than candidate races. Four times as many voters cast ballots in St. Charles County on Tuesday than on the first day of early voting before the 2024 […]
HARDIN - Calhoun County Sheriff Zach Hardin said a mutual intergovernmental agreement signed July 1, 2026, will add a full-time deputy sheriff in exchange for 40 hours of weekly scheduled police protection and extra patrols in the Village of Hardin. Sheriff Hardin said he helped arrange the deal at the Calhoun County Government Building in Hardin, Ill. He said the additional deputy will be paid for by the Village of Hardin and that the agreement had the support of the village mayor, board, an
GODFREY - A skilled nursing facility in Godfrey is under a new name with reenergized staff members and a renewed dedication to the community. Nexus Health at Godfrey hosted a health fair on July 22, 2026, where community members could tour the facility and undergo basic health screenings. As residents and guests enjoyed the “Hotdogs, Hamburgers & Hometown Care” theme, administrators and aides reflected on the recent acquisition of Bria by Nexus Health and the new atmosphere that
We’ve written in the past that people online often get way too excited about theoretical pending “discovery” in frivolous lawsuits filed by bad actors. Because while there are certainly a few cases where (1) a frivolous case even reaches discovery and (2) some elements of that discovery are revealed to the public, in the vast […]
JERSEYVILLE – Charges were filed last week in Jersey County against a local man accused of fleeing police at over 100 mph in a 45 mph zone. 23-year-old Konner L. Jones of Carrollton was charged on July 14, 2026 with one count of aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer (a Class 4 felony) and one count each of speeding 35+ mph over the speed limit, leaving the scene, and reckless driving (each Class A misdemeanors). After being signaled by a police officer to stop his
GRAFTON - Families can stop by Raging Rivers for Christmas in July and the Santa Claus family reunion. From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, July 25, 2026, Raging Rivers will host a Christmas in July event complete with a foam party, photo ops and a special Santa-themed dessert. Nearly 200 of Santa’s family members have been invited. Santa’s cousin, Steve Pegram, who operates Got Faith? in Jerseyville, helped organize the event and looks forward to engaging with the kids and
America co-founder Gerry Beckley has released another preview of his upcoming solo album, Merciful.The latest is a cover of of The Beatles’ "Norwegian Wood," featuring a guest appearance by two-time…
Special School District of St. Louis County is ending its use of two crisis intervention measures after a federal report accused the district of overusing the practices and endangering children.
The St. Louis Blues are preparing to open new "studio suites" at the Enterprise Center next season, a premium seating experience that aims to offer luxury amenities and a vibrant atmosphere while keeping fans close to the action.
Kay Timmerman claims Centene executives excluded the then-59-year-old from high-level planning meetings and downgraded her title amid corporate restructuring in August last year.
EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville High School senior Lily Stone signed in mid-April, 2026, to play softball at Wabash Valley College, marking the next step for a versatile player who has been a key contributor for the Tigers on the field. Lily is a Spencer Homes Female Athlete of the Month for the Tigers. Stone, an infielder and outfielder, hit .383 with 41 hits during the 2026 season and has provided steady offense over her sophomore and junior seasons, totaling four doubles, one triple, three hom
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