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EAST ST. LOUIS — On Tuesday, July 29, 2025, Governor JB Pritzker joined Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) Secretary Dulce Quintero, First Assistant Deputy Governor for Health and Human Services Ryan Croke, and local leaders to discuss how President Trump’s draconian budget bill will impact an estimated 360,000 Illinoisans who rely on food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). In addition to stripping the most vulnerable Illinoisans of food assistance, Trump’s bill also jeopardizes jobs, hurts grocery stores, and harms local economies. Since the program’s inception, SNAP benefits have been 100 percent federally funded. “During a time when many American families are already struggling, food assistance programs such as SNAP are more essential than ever,” said Governor JB Pritzker . “Under the veneer of ‘cost savings,’ the Trump Administration is slashing benefits and threatening the well-being

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JERSEYVILLE – A man from Jerseyville faces a Class X felony for transporting a large amount of heroin across state lines. Ronald J. Stanley, 38, of Jerseyville, was charged on July 23, 2025 with a Class X felony count of controlled substance trafficking. On March 14, 2024, Stanley allegedly knowingly brought approximately 125 grams of a substance containing heroin into the state of Illinois with an intent to deliver the substance to another individual or individuals. Jersey County Sheriff’s Office records indicate Stanley has since been granted pretrial release from custody. His arraignment hearing has been set for Nov. 5, 2025 at the Jersey County Courthouse. All individuals charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg said he didn’t expect the potential work stoppage in St. Louis to “derail” Boeing’s overall recovery. “This is something we’ll work through,” he said.

Terrell Baker, who spent 20 years in law enforcement, security and counterterrorism for the U.S. Navy, worked at SLPS for eight months.

The Clean Energy Jobs and Justice Fund (CEJJF) has announced the appointment of Van Ikner as director of engagement and partnerships. In this role, he will direct equity-focused clean energy investments across Illinois with a focus on historically underserved regions throughout the state. CEJJF is Illinois’ nonprofit green bank created to advance a fair and inclusive transition to clean energy across Illinois by expanding access to capital for clean energy businesses that face barriers to traditional financing. CEJJF helps homeowners and small businesses lower their energy costs and facilitates access to clean energy solutions for frontline communities, fostering healthier environments and stronger local economies. A natural bridge builder, Ikner brings extensive experience in listening, building trust and making systems more accessible for everyday people. He has held active roles on several boards and initiatives. Recently, he served as an engagement specialist with the NAACP

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Last-minute budget cuts could make life harder for families, employers, and local governments in Missouri, but if we act together, we can take action to reverse the cuts. Gov. Kehoe …

The post Advocacy Alert: Restore Transit Funding in the Missouri Budget appeared first on Trailnet.

ST. LOUIS – BJC Health System has received 109 recognitions for clinical excellence from U.S. News & World Report , including national ranking for Barnes-Jewish Hospital in 11 out of 14 specialties. Multiple BJC hospitals are ranked among the “Best Hospitals” in Missouri. Barnes-Jewish Hospital and its physician partners at WashU Medicine are once again ranked No. 1 in the metro St. Louis area and No. 1 in Missouri. Missouri Baptist Medical Center is No. 3 in both categories, and Christian Hospital is No. 11 in Missouri and No. 6 in the St. Louis area. Saint Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City and Saint Luke’s East Hospital in Lee’s Summit were recognized among the top four hospitals in Kansas City and among the top 10 hospitals in Missouri, with Saint Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City ranked No. 2 in the Kansas City metro area. Barnes-Jewish Hospital ranked nationally in 11 specialties: cancer; cardiology, heart and vascular surgery; diabetes

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Missouri Highway Patrol troopers had an order allowing them to take County Executive Sam Page's cell phone, council member says

SOUTH ROXANA – The Village of South Roxana has chosen to voluntarily dismiss its ordinance violation citation against the South Roxana Dad’s Club for holding an unpermitted public event earlier this year. The decision was made not because the Village lacked legal standing — officials remain confident the ordinance is valid and enforceable — but because the Village refuses to spend public funds litigating a case that could have been avoided through simple cooperation. “This was never about punishing the Dad’s Club,” said Police Chief Bob Coles. “It was about following clear rules designed to protect public safety. We simply chose not to continue investing taxpayer dollars in a dispute that should never have happened.” The citation was issued after the Dad’s Club proceeded with a large public event without obtaining the necessary permits — not only from the Village, but also in violation of county and state requirements.

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An 18-year-old female is dead following a shooting in the O'Fallon neighborhood.

The post UPDATE: Shooting in O’Fallon Leaves One Dead appeared first on St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.

Beacon supports a regional network of 63 health centers in Missouri and three in Oklahoma, providing contraception, cancer screenings, and testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections.

From National Public Radio: It’s almost dinner time and the smell of creole seasoning fills the kitchen of Grace Cunningham and Jamal Cureau’s rental home. “Some people in Utah call it bratwurst, but where I’m from in the Deep South of Louisiana we call it fresh sausage,” Cureau says as he stirs the dish. He […]

The post Frustrated By NIMBYs, States Are Trying to Force Cities to Build Affordable Housing appeared first on Construction Forum.

St. Louis native Sexyy Red will be hosting a star-studded 'Back to School Bash' show at the Enterprise Center on September 6, featuring Memphis rapper GloRilla, DaBaby, Rob49, and more.

President Trump wanted a war on Latin Americans and found an obliging partner in El Salvador, currently headed by President Nayib Bukele. Bukele has managed to bring down El Salvador’s homicide rate since he became president, but it’s more due to routine rights violations than any social programs Bukele managed to squeeze in between sieges […]

As part of the continuing celebration of the 40th anniversary of Taking Heads' iconic concert film, Stop Making Sense, the band's keyboardist and guitarist Jerry Harrison is set to host a…

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ALTON/EDWARDSVILLE – Two men from Alton and one from Edwardsville have been charged with domestic battery and other offenses in separate Madison County cases. Patrick S. Bailey, 31, of Alton, was charged on July 22, 2025 with a Class 4 felony count of criminal damage to property and a Class A misdemeanor count of domestic battery. On July 21, 2025, Bailey allegedly caused bodily harm to a household or family member by striking them about the face, causing a laceration to the victim’s face. He was additionally accused of causing over $500 worth of damage to the victim’s cell phone. The Alton Police Department presented the case against Bailey, who was granted pretrial release from custody with additional conditions. Under the additional conditions of his release, Bailey is ordered to have no contact with the victim from this case and remain at least 50 feet away from them at all times. Another Alton man, 45-year-old Randy R. Harris, faces his second or subsequent

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