EDWARDSVILLE - Several appointments, zoning measures and an advisory question on voter identification were approved at a Madison County Board meeting in Edwardsville, where board members also honored three high school state champions. The board recognized Triad’s Sophia Schardan for winning the 100-meter dash at the IHSA State Finals, Edwardsville’s Sophie Shapiro for winning the 300-meter hurdles at the state finals, and CM’s Max Weber for winning the 3,200. The board also
A St. Louis public housing community prepares for a new chapter after more than 80 years. Leaders say the re-development of Clinton-Peabody just south of downtown will bring new housing, new amenities, and new opportunities.
A 16-year-old accused of killing five people in East St. Louis will remain locked up following a pre-trial hearing in St. Clair County. Prosecutors shared text messages between the 16-year-old and his girlfriend, which they say shows a cold-blooded murder plot to kill members of the girlfriend’s family.
ALTON - Pride, Inc. Beautification is proud to recognize and thank OSF HealthCare for its generous financial support in revitalizing the landscaping surrounding the historic State House Circle fountain at the corner of College and Central Avenues. Several shrubs surrounding the fountain had become overgrown and needed replacement. Thanks to funding provided by OSF HealthCare and the generous donation of labor by Sisk Lawn & Landscaping, the landscape has been beautifully renewed, ensuring
CHESTER – The Illinois Department of Transportation over the weekend joined state and local leaders, along with the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission and the Missouri Department of Transportation, to celebrate the completion of the new Don Welge Memorial Bridge, another achievement made possible by Gov. JB Pritzker's historic, bipartisan Rebuild Illinois capital program. The ribbon cutting marked the culmination of years of collaboration between Illinois and Missouri t
WASHINGTON — Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche vowed Wednesday to lawmakers on Capitol Hill that if he is confirmed for the top post, the Justice Department would not oppose an effort in Congress to permanently ban a controversial “anti-weaponization” fund. Blanche also said he would consider any new information brought forward to the government about […]