SPRINGFIELD – Thunderstorms, tornadoes, lightning, floods, and power outages are all possible during Illinois' spring weather season. That is why the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA OHS) is urging all residents to take steps to prepare during Severe Weather Preparedness Month this March. “Millions of dollars in storm damages within the last year shows just how quickly severe weather can impact our communities,” said IEMA OHS Acting
MADISON COUNTY - The Madison County Sheriff’s Office warned the public about a fraudulent email scam involving purported payments tied to a Sheriff’s Sale, saying it has received “several reports” of emails claiming to be from Roup and the Sheriff’s Office. In an alert issued by the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, officials said the emails request payment related to a Sheriff’s Sale and “are not legitimate.” The office did no
The Senate has returned to Springfield for the Spring Legislative Session. After several weeks of filing legislation, we are now moving into the committee process to debate and advance new proposals this session. A few weeks ago, the Governor delivered his annual State of the State and Budget Address, outlining his priorities for the year ahead. The theme of the speech was affordability. On that point, we agree: affordability must be front and center. But affordability is not a slogan. It
PLANO, TEXAS – Frito-Lay is recalling select 8 oz. bags of Miss Vickie’s Spicy Dill Pickle Potato Chips that could include jalapeño-flavored potato chips and therefore may contain undeclared milk. Those with an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume the recalled product. This product is safe to consume for anyone who does not have a dairy allergy or sensitivity to milk. The products covered
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) released the following statement after voting for a War Powers Resolution to require the President to come to Congress to make the case for using military force against Iran. “This week, I received a classified briefing on the recent strikes in Iran. It did not give me confidence that this administration has a clear justification for putting the lives of men and women in uniform at risk. That’s why I voted to reassert
BETHALTO - A local business is raising money for colorectal cancer awareness, and you can help. One Hale of a Craft, located in Bethalto, has two shirts for sale that aim to raise awareness about colorectal cancer. If you order before March 13, 2026, you will receive your shirt by March 20. The sale continues throughout the month of March — Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month — and the business will donate 20% of profits to the Colon Cancer Alliance. “We wanted to bring
SPRINGFIELD – Whether you’ve already started the filing process or are just beginning to get all your documents together, it’s important to be aware of current scams targeting taxpayers. “This is the time of year when you’re dealing with a lot of personal information including Social Security and bank account numbers,” Comptroller Susana Mendoza said. “You’ve got to be careful not to fall victim to con artists looking to steal your identity and
CHICAGO – Attorney General Raoul, as part of a coalition of states, submitted a comment letter opposing a proposed rule by the U.S. Department of Education that would cap federal student loans for graduate students in nursing, physician assistance and other health fields – a change that could worsen health care shortages across the country. “This proposed rule will cut off access for many qualified students and will worsen nationwide labor shortages in vital fields, including
ALTON - The Episcopal Parish of Alton is celebrating its 190th anniversary this year, and Father Garron Daniels invites the entire community to join them. “For 190 years old, we look pretty good. We’re very happy. We're all so, so excited for this anniversary,” Fr. Daniels said. Most of the parish’s celebrations are scheduled for July 3–5, 2026. But Fr. Daniels noted that there are plenty of other opportunities to get in on the fun until then. The parish
DU QUOIN – Heavy-hitting rock legends Night Ranger will bring their powerhouse sound to the Du Quoin State Fair on Friday, September 4, 2026, delivering a night of classic hits and high-energy rock that spans four decades of music history. Fresh off the release of their acclaimed live album 40 Years and a Night with Contemporary Youth Orchestra , Night Ranger continues to celebrate a landmark 40th anniversary. The album was filmed live at Cleveland’s KeyBank State Theatre and captures
ALTON – Simmons Hanly Conroy, a national leader in the legal representation of mesothelioma patients and their families, has partnered with Perrin Conferences in support of this year’s Cutting-Edge Issues in Asbestos Litigation Conference taking place March 4-6 at the Eden Roc Miami Beach Resort. Simmons Hanly Conroy partners Jennifer Alesio, Lisa Nathanson Busch and Jim Kramer will be speaking at the event, and the firm is proud to be sponsoring the opening networking cocktail
EDWARDSVILLE – Revity Credit Union employees joined together to raise $1,350 for the Children First Foundation through their ongoing Jeans for Generations program. Revity Credit Union’s Jeans for Generations program reflects the credit union philosophy of people helping people, empowering employees to support local organizations making a meaningful difference. Each month, Revity employees contribute donations to a selected charity and, in return, enjoy the comfort of wearing jeans
Misinformation, politics, and a complex design brought down the once-promising program, which sought to slash emissions from heating in the cold New England state.
Feb 7th 8am-9am Celebrate International Day of Women and Girls in Science by meeting the women in science who make discoveries happen right here at the Aquarium. Enjoy donuts while […]
Bill McClellan writes about how he once bought a car without air-conditioning in Phoenix. Now he returns from record heat to St. Louis rain — and a sense of relief.
Begin Again: 50 Years and Counting marks Laumeier’s 50th anniversary by celebrating five decades of artist commissions and exhibitions. Featuring hundreds of artists and rarely seen works from Laumeier’s collection, […]
Every month, I get a sinking feeling as I walk into the pharmacy. I’m a mom of three looking after kids with complex medical needs, as well as my own, so I’m a familiar face there. I hold my breath as the medicines are rung up, because I never know what price I’ll be paying […]
ST. LOUIS -- Storms are sweeping far south of the St. Louis area Saturday morning. Some of them are severe. There are flash flood warnings and tornado warnings are being issued for some counties in the region. Widespread rain and thunder continue this morning. Rain will end from northwest to east later this morning. We'll [...]
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