COLLINSVILLE — The Collinsville Police Department has named Officer Stuart Patterson as its November 2025 Officer of the Month in recognition of his proactive efforts and quick response during a critical incident. Patterson joined the department in 2023 after serving with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department. Patterson's life-saving moves started when he was the first Collinsville officer on the scene of an aggravated battery with a firearm call in November. According to the
JERSEYVILLE - Jerseyville Police Department families took part in the annual Kids’ Christmas Shopping Trip on Wednesday night, aiming to bring holiday cheer to local families in need. The event, held in Jerseyville, involved JPD families shopping for gifts to support community members who require extra assistance during the holiday season. The annual tradition is funded entirely by donations from local businesses and churches, reflecting the community’s commitment to helping
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today participated in a spotlight forum entitled “Dismantling Education: What the Trump Administration’s Illegal Attacks on Federal Programs Mean for Students, Families, and Educators.” The forum, convened by U.S. Senator Mazie Hirono (D-HI), focused on the dangerous consequences of the Trump Administration’s efforts to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education (ED) for the nation’s students, families,
BENTON – A district judge sentenced an Effingham County man to 12 years’ imprisonment after he admitted to exploiting an 89-year-old man out of more than $400,000. Edward L. Stief, Jr., 42, pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud, one count of mail fraud and one count of unlawful monetary transactions in criminal derived property. The judge ordered him to pay $411,773.51 in restitution. “Not only did Stief manipulate his victim into cashing life insurance policies
GRANITE CITY – Granite City Elks Lodge #1063 recognized Granite City High School seniors Chloe Book and Evan Connolly as Students of the Month for November. The Elks Student of the Month Program is designed to recognize outstanding young men and women for achievements in school and community life-fine arts, hobbies, athletics, church, school, club and community service, industry and farming. Nominees are judged on multiple achievements including leadership skills, good moral
Paul McCartney released the solo album McCartney III, the third installment in a trio of solo albums on which he played most of the instruments himself.The Beatle recorded the album at his Sussex…
MORO/EDWARDSVILLE - The Madison County Board did not approve a solar project in Moro during their regular meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025. Larry and Charlene Bandy have requested a special use permit to develop a commercial solar energy facility in an agricultural district in Moro Township. On Nov. 19, 2025, the Madison County Board denied this special use permit. During the public comment period of the Dec. 17 meeting, several people spoke against the solar project and thanked the
Contracts are in place for a project that will test the wastewater of public schools in Missouri for signs of fentanyl and other drug use. The Missouri Department of Public Safety has been negotiating with Mighty Good Solutions DBA Stercus Bioanalytics, and the Missouri-based company is now the contractor on a $7 million statewide project. […]
Santa's checking his list, and so are we! This holiday season, we’re finding out who's been naughty and who's been nice under the sea. Will our Sharks splash their way onto […]
What if the simple act of singing door to door could trace its roots back over a thousand years and reflect a tapestry of cultural, religious, and social transformations? Christmas caroling is more than just cheerful melodies echoing through neighborhoods; it is a tradition steeped in history, community spirit, and evolving meaning. Origins of Christmas Caroling: From Medieval Roots to Modern Practice The word “carol” originally referred to a type of dance song in medieval Europe,
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