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CASEYVILLE — A Caseyville police officer attempted to stop a vehicle for reckless driving on Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, but the driver fled at high speed into Collinsville before crashing and fleeing on foot, authorities said. The vehicle struck a curb in Collinsville and became disabled on the side of a hill. The driver, identified as Hunter A. L. Smith, 21, was apprehended a short distance from the crash site, according to a news release from the Caseyville Police Department. Smith was

JERSEY COUNTY - The Dr. Silas Hamilton Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution recently donated a braille American flag to the Jersey County Public Library for public display. The Braille American flag donation reflects the chapter’s ongoing commitment to education and accessibility in the community. The flag will be available for public viewing at the Jersey County Public Library. The donation, made by the local chapter of NSDAR, took place in Jerseyville,

ALTON - A local woman is calling attention to Alton through a one-woman protest outside of City Hall. Dorothy Moss began her daily protests outside of City Hall on Monday, Jan. 12, 2026. She took a break on Wednesday but was back at it on Thursday, Jan. 15, with neon green signs and a message for the mayor and anyone who might want to join her. “I love Alton, and I know Alton can do better,” Moss said. “I’ve got to at least try. I don’t know if it’s goin

From Construction Dive: Construction on a $168 million expansion of a water treatment plant in Mesa, Arizona, reached a major milestone to start the year, but not before McCarthy Building Cos. overcame a potential roadblock. The builder began work on phase one, which includes construction of a second reservoir onsite, in January 2024, according to […]

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The SLU Tuition Promise is for students from families earning up to $60,000 with limited assets.

From Mid Rivers Newsmagazine: The Warrenton Planning & Zoning Commission (P&Z) voted to recommend a large-scale data center proposal at its Jan. 8 meeting. Under review were a conditional use permit (CUP) and site plan for a facility proposed for 337.17 acres of land north of N.W. Service Road and west of Hwy. W. The […]

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Fluctuating temperatures make HVAC systems work harder, especially when switching frequently between heating and cooling.

On Wednesday, U.S. Senators struck down a war powers resolution aimed at blocking President Donald Trump’s ability to carry out additional military action against Venezuela without congressional approval.

CHICAGO – To support its ongoing investigations, today the Illinois Accountability Commission (IAC) announced a new submission process where individuals who witnessed or experienced potential misconduct by federal agents during Operation Midway Blitz can submit video or narrative information to the Commission. This pilot process will expand the IAC’s outreach efforts by engaging people who cannot attend a hearing but would like to create a public record that can be used to demand

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) today reintroduced legislation that would ensure prison disaster plans protect the health, safety and rights of incarcerated individuals during emergencies. The Correctional Facility Disaster Preparedness Act would require the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) to submit annual damage reports after disasters, require the National Institute of Correction (NIC) to hold field hearings on how to better incorporate considerations

Organizations representing billions in public infrastructure and private development investments planned across the St. Louis region will be showcasing their capital improvement programs to the public, industry partners, and community stakeholders at the Investment in Infrastructure Expo 2026, hosted by the SITE Improvement Association on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at the St. Charles Convention Center. […]

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CHICAGO — As Illinois enters the new year, the state is already achieving record-breaking wins for working families. Thanks to Governor JB Pritzker’s tireless efforts, Illinois is investing in job opportunities and career success for everyone. New rankings from Site Selection Magazine put Illinois #1 in the Midwest, and #3 in the nation for workforce development. This is a direct result of Gov. Pritzker and his administration’s relentless commitment to delivering good-payin

EDWARDSVILLE — Illinois’ two regional library systems are hosting a virtual event on Jan. 20, 2026, aimed at strengthening school libraries amid ongoing budget and staffing challenges. The Illinois Heartland Library System (IHLS) and the Reaching Across Illinois Library System (RAILS) will bring together school library educators, administrators, district leaders, and school board members to discuss how libraries can better support student achievement. The School Library Education Exchang

NOTRE DAME, Ind. - The following student has been named to the Saint Mary's College Dean's List for the Fall 2025 semester: Jerseyville, Ill. - Addison Pranger To earn this academic honor at Saint Mary's, a student must achieve a grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.6 on a 4.0 scale, have a minimum of 12 graded credit hours, no incompletes, and no grades lower than a C. About Saint Mary's College Saint Mary's College, located in Notre Dame, IN, is recognized as both a visionary

TROY, Ill. — Rose Street, between Wayland Avenue and Barnsback Street, will be closed on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026, for emergency sewer main replacements, the City of Troy announced this week. The repair is expected to be completed within one day. The work will take place adjacent to addresses including 605, 607, and 609 South Main Street, as well as 606, 608, and 610 Shebourne Avenue. Residents who normally park on Rose Street are advised to use alternate parking on the day of the repair.

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, joined his Senate Democratic colleagues in marking the sixteenth anniversary of the Supreme Court’s Citizens United v. FEC decision, which opened the floodgates for dark money in our politics. Durbin began by reflecting on the campaign finance landscape during his first Congressional run in 1982. “In 1982, I decided to run for the U.S. House of Representatives for