JERSEYVILLE — The Dr. Silas Hamilton Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution has donated two trees to Jerseyville Rotary Park in honor of the upcoming America 250 celebration. The trees will be planted and dedicated during a ceremony scheduled for July 2026. The donation is part of the community’s efforts to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States.
EAST ST. LOUIS – Illinois State Police (ISP) conducted a violent crime suppression detail on November 18 - 19, 2025, in St. Clair and Madison counties, focusing its efforts on East St. Louis and neighboring Metro East communities. ? The operation utilized intelligence and technology to focus enforcement efforts on known high crime areas, violent offenders, and structured criminal groups in the communities of the Metro East. Detail Results Arrests 25 Felony Charges
ALTON - A local nonprofit is hosting a “Christmas by the River” walk-through experience for community members to enjoy. From 5:30–8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025, community members can stop by the Alton Amphitheater for the free Christmas by the River experience, complete with several holiday scenes, hot chocolate, and more. Created by Masterpiece Arts Sanctuary, the organization and the event aim to encourage young people to develop their performing arts talents. &ldquo
BENTON – A district judge sentenced a Lawrenceville, IL., man to 188 months’ imprisonment for distributing meth in Lawrence County. Jeffrey S. Metz, 49, pleaded guilty to four counts of distribution of meth. Following imprisonment, he will serve four years of supervised release. He was sentenced on Nov. 6. “Trafficking drugs in any county of southern Illinois will earn dealers a federal prison sentence,” said U.S. Attorney Steven D. Weinhoeft. According to court documents,
CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul today won his lawsuit protecting four federal agencies from being illegally dismantled by the Trump administration. The U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island granted a motion for summary judgment brought by Attorney General Raoul and a coalition of 20 other attorneys general. “While the president may think he is a king, our Constitution says otherwise,” Raoul said. “Today’s ruling is another win for the rule
WARRENTON, Mo. - A 26-year-old man was killed after being struck by a train in Warrenton, Missouri, near Market Street and Oaklawn Avenue. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that the incident occurred at approximately 9:20 p.m. while the man was walking on the tracks. Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident. The [...]
More people are expected to fly out of Lambert, a continuation of increases in travelers since the pandemic. AAA expects more people nationwide to drive to see family members.
ST. LOUIS - A minivan collided with a St. Louis police cruiser late last night while officers were responding to a crash at Euclid and Page in the Fountain Park neighborhood. The incident occurred just before 10 p.m. as police were blocking traffic for a two-car crash. An officer and a clinician with the SLMPD [...]
"There is nothing 'America First' about expanding exploitative guest worker programs that undercut and displace American workers," a United Farm Workers spokesperson said
This year, 41% of physicians and other providers said their claims are denied more than 10% of the time, up from 30% of providers who said that three years ago.
Four consulting firms are involved in an effort to pay signatures gatherers to abandon their work, turn over signatures and badmouth their employer, a lawsuit claims
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