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Boeing didn't immediately say on Friday if it would accept the offer.

Eleanor Holmes Norton personifies the city’s powerlessness during the second Trump administration. But a new challenger could shatter her 2026 re-election hopes.

EDWARDSVILLE – Here are nine things to know this week about Southern Illinois University Edwardsville: Homecoming & Family Weekend Register for the 10th Annual Cougars Unleashed Homecoming Run & Pancake Breakfast, kicking off Homecoming & Family Weekend. Participants can choose from a 10K, 5K, or Fun Run—whether running competitively or simply showing up for pancakes, there’s something for everyone. SIUE alumni receive a $5 registration discount, and current students enjoy special pricing. The event is open to alumni, students, faculty, staff, and community members, with proceeds supporting the SIUE Alumni Association Scholarship and Programs, which provide more than $20,000 annually in scholarships and alumni programming. After crossing the finish line, participants are invited to enjoy a complimentary pancake breakfast from Chris Cakes and—for those 21 and older—a post-run beer from GlobalBrew. Special Appearance SIUE Vice Chancellor

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This isn’t anything that actually needed to be done. The federal government has plenty of options at its disposal if it thinks someone is providing material support for terrorism. It’s one of things that keeps the FBI loaded up with anti-terrorism dollars, thanks to its ability to radicalize people just so it can arrest them. […]

An anonymous Illinois Lottery player from East Saint Louis has claimed the largest Lotto jackpot of the year, worth $14.6 million, and plans to use the money to take care of family, buy a house, drive a Lexus, and take a trip to Paris.

A House Committee on Financial Services hearing Thursday morning was an exercise in gaslighting.

A group seeking to take the new boundaries to a vote of the people next year says the secretary of state is illegally stalling the process.

All westbound lanes of Interstate 44 under Interstate 270 will close Sept. 26 to 29.

A bill proposed in Illinois would name a day after Charlie Kirk. Sen. Neil Anderson of Andalusia filed Senate Bill 2694. The bill would amend the state Commemorative Dates Act to recognize September 10 as Charlie Kirk Day. Kirk was an Illinois native who founded the conservative youth outreach organization Turning Point USA. Kirk was [...]

CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) -- Thursday marked two years since the end of cash bail in Illinois following the state Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the SAFE-T Act.  The rule means people arrested can no longer post a cash bond to be released before their trial. Instead, a judge decides if the person poses a risk [...]

Monster Jam is set to take place at the Dome at America's Center on Saturday, Sept. 20, featuring 12,000 pound trucks with 1,500 horsepower competing in races, a skills competition, and a freestyle show for fans of all ages.

The former finance director of a St. Louis charity has been sentenced to federal prison for embezzling nearly $700,000 over a decade.

Jennifer and Sean Bradshaw's lawsuit says the Caddyshack Saloon, on Oldenburg Avenue in south St. Louis County, overserved Louis Cooke, which led to the crash.

EDWARDSVILLE - The Edwardsville Arts Center will host their annual Edwardsville Art Fair complete with vendors, kids’ activities, live music and over 100 artists. Community members can enjoy the fair from 5–9 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 26, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sept. 27, and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sept. 28, 2025, at City Park in Edwardsville. Programming Director Carolyn Tidball expressed her excitement to share the festival with the community. “So much about the Art Fair is about community togetherness and people from all walks of life coming together with a shared appreciation for art and activities,” Tidball said. “Community is a huge part of this. This has been really good for Edwardsville as a community. It’s definitely one of the most anticipated events.” Attendees are invited to visit the artists’ booths to view and purchase their art. You can talk with the artists to learn more about their process and their work. There will

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JERSEYVILLE – The City of Jerseyville’s Planning and Zoning Board will look slightly different after a series of staff changes were approved at this week’s City Council meeting. On Sept. 16, 2025, council members unanimously approved the resignations of Derek Russell and Jennifer Graklanoff from the Planning and Zoning Board. Russell is resigning from his position on the board to become the city’s new Director of Building and Zoning/Code Enforcement. His appointment was made official in June, and he replaces former Director Jeff Soer. Graklanoff’s resignation follows her being sworn in on Sept. 2, 2025 as the city’s newest City Council member and Commissioner of Public Property. She replaces former Public Property Commissioner Zach Crawford, who made his resignation official on the same night. Also approved this week was the appointment of Sue Cutright to the Planning and Zoning Board. As a newcomer to the board, Mayor Kevin Stork said

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A federal judge ruled Friday that Mizzou Students for Justice in Palestine can participate in next weekend’s Homecoming parade, as long as they comply with the university’s parade policy. In his ruling, U.S. District Judge Stephen Bough noted that while the court finds that the organization must be permitted to participate in the parade, nothing […]

District 4 is investigating a shooting that occurred around 10:15 a.m. on November 7 in the 4100 block of N. 22nd St.

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