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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) slammed Donald Trump and Republicans for proposing drastic, inhumane cuts to Medicaid, SNAP and other vital programs that so many Americans rely on in their “Big, Beautiful Bill,” which is set to come to a vote on the Senate floor this week. Joining U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-NY), Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and other health care and anti-hunger advocates at the presser, Duckworth recalled her own personal experiences from her childhood when she and her family relied on food stamps to get by—emphasizing that programs like these are a lifeline that millions of Americans cannot afford to lose. Video of Duckworth’s remarks can be found on her YouTube . Key Quotes: “When I was in high school, my family struggled. My father was unemployed for five years. The only job he could find was below minimum wage, with tips making up the difference. My mother took in sewing,

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JACKSONVILLE - Some area students are on the Illinois College Dean's List. Candidates for the Dean's List must complete at least 12 graded semester hours and post a grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale. All grades must be "C" or better, no more than one "C" grade is allowed and the student must have no “Incomplete” grades. Ysabella Adubato, Senior, Lincoln, IL Justine Agsalda, Senior, Jacksonville, IL Matea Aleksandrovska, Graduate, Indian Head Park, IL Connor Akstulewicz, Junior, Naperville, IL Isaac Anderson, Senior, Jacksonville, IL Kaylee Anderson, Graduate, Waltonville, IL Miranda Araujo, Senior, Mendota, IL Titus Ashford, Senior, Centralia, IL Ella Ausmus, Senior, Goodfield, IL Kalli Avera, Graduate, Carlinville, IL Abby Bachar, Sophomore, Seymour, IL Aurora Baker, Sophomore, Carrollton, IL Brody Balcom, Junior, Wentzville, MO Jack Barajas, Sophomore, House Springs, MO Sophi Barrow, Junior, Walnut Hill, IL Nathan Barth, Junior, Auburn,

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Sheriff Alfred Montgomery vowed he wouldn't resign after Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey's demand on Tuesday.

Victims are seeking legal damages for the crash, which injured 32.

GRANITE CITY - Morgan Mitton, 15, had a very successful run in the Southwestern Illinois Swimming Association's Annual Relays Meet on June 23, 2025, at Paddlers Swim Club in Granite City. Mitton was a part of the Marlins' winning teams in the 200-meter medley relay, the 150-meter freestyle relay, the 150-meter breaststroke relay, and the 150-meter butterfly relay in the girls 15-18 age group, while finishing second in the meet's final race, the 250-meter Crescendo Relay, where swimmers race in legs of 25, 50, 75, and 100 meters. Mitton swam the anchor 100-meter leg. Mitton placed second in the IHSA Sectional in the 500 free this past November with a time of 5:16.71 and was fifth in the 200 free at the sectional with a time of 1:58.86. She has great potential for the upcoming Edwardsville High fall swim season. She can excel in every swimming event from the 50 free all the way to the 1,500 free. Mitton is a Spencer Homes Female Athlete of the Month for Edwardsville. She was interviewed

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SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Erica Harriss (56th–Glen Carbon) and State Representative Amy Elik (111th–Alton) are demanding accountability and transparency in state government following the adjournment of the spring legislative session in which Democratic lawmakers routinely ignored constitutional requirements. Last week, Republican members of the Illinois House and Senate filed a lawsuit in Sangamon County Circuit Court to enforce the Illinois Constitution’s Third Reading Rule—a safeguard intended to ensure thorough review and public input on legislation. The lawsuit cites nearly two dozen instances where bills were rushed through the process without the constitutionally required readings. “Year after year, our state budget and other controversial pieces of legislation are pushed through without time for review or public input all on the taxpayers’ dime,” said Senator Harriss. “The process in Springfield is broken. The supermajority

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We’ve noted more than a few times that media and streaming execs are all out of original ideas. Now that the market has saturated and subscriber growth has slowed, streaming companies have decided to stop giving the public what it wants (few restrictions, low prices, better quality content) in order to provide Wall Street with […]

With the city making an attempt to repair, the buckle remains a safety concern.

ALTON — Illinois American Water repaired an 8-inch water main break by 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 25, 2025, on the roadway in front of Auto Butler in Alton, a company spokesperson said. The break occurred near 1706 Homer Adams Parkway, according to Terry Mackin, director of communications for Illinois American Water. The repair took approximately four hours to complete. Mackin emphasized that safety was a top priority during the repair, especially given the high temperatures on Wednesday. “The important thing is safety in this kind of heat. We worked very carefully,” he said. Mackin noted that the company worked diligently to maintain water service for as many customers as possible throughout the process. “We worked very hard to keep service intact and get it back on as quickly as we can so customers have water to flush toilets and all things that need water service,” he said. Employees also took precautions to stay hydrated during the repair work.

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ALTON, IL — The Mississippi River Festival (MRF) roars back to life on Friday, June 27, and Saturday, June 28, 2025, bringing two unforgettable days of music, culture, and community to the Alton Riverfront. With a powerful mix of nationally acclaimed artists, rising stars, and local legends, this year’s MRF promises to be the must-attend event of the summer. The Alton Amphitheater will host an electric lineup that blends rock, soul, Americana, and country influences: Friday, June 27 Ben Rector Wilder Woods Allen Stone Brian Owens Soul Beth Bombara St. Louis & Nashville Songwriters Round Doors open at 3:00 PM Saturday, June 28 Blackberry Smoke Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors Brent Cobb Nikki Lane Kassi Ashton Jeremie Albino Zack Person Riley Holtz & The Lost Cause Doors open at 1:00 PM In addition to the music, the Festival is proud to spotlight its rich legacy with a special Mississippi River Festival History Exhibit, hosted at 600 E. Broadway

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EAST SAINT LOUIS - A local animal shelter is asking for help after their air conditioning has failed in the extreme heat. Gateway Pet Guardians, which serves the East St. Louis, Cahokia Heights, Washington Park and Fairmont City communities, put a plea on Facebook after staff members arrived this morning to find the building already dangerously hot. Jill Henke, Operations Director, explained that the air conditioning is being fixed, but in the meantime, they’re waiving all adoption fees, looking for foster homes for pets, and seeking donations. “We’re so darn lucky that every time that we kind of run into these little crises, the community is so responsive,” Henke said. “That’s what I always remind people: We just have to ask for what we need, and the community does show up. People want to help and people want to be a part of the good things happening in their community. It is always so heartwarming to see.” Since the original Facebook

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JERSEY - Ellie Davis, a pitcher and first baseman for the Jersey Girls softball team, has been named a Sparklight Female Athlete of the Month. The recognition comes as Davis continues to demonstrate strong performance both offensively and defensively during the current season. Davis has maintained a batting average of .282 with 22 hits, 23 RBIs, and four home runs this season. Over her career with the Panthers, she has achieved a consistent .291 batting average. Jersey Girls softball head coach Chelsey Cronkrak praised Davis for her leadership and dedication, saying, "Ellie is an exceptional player offensively and defensively. She is a vocal leader on the field, and encouraging and instructs her younger teammates. She loves the game and spends many extra hours outside of practice and games trying to improve." Davis is expected to return for her senior season in 2026, continuing to build on her strong performance and leadership role within the team.

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Rich Liekweg, who took over as CEO in 2018, will retire on Oct. 1, BJC said Wednesday in a news release.

CASEYVILLE — A 23-year-old man who was struck by a car and died at the scene early Tuesday morning, June 24, 2025, on Interstate 255 near Caseyville has been identified. Trevor A. Jones of Pontoon Beach was pronounced dead at the scene by St. Clair County Coroner Calvin Dye Sr. after being hit by a vehicle at approximately 1:45 a.m. The Illinois State Police Department (ISP) said the incident occurred shortly after 12:40 a.m. on northbound I-255 near Caseyville. The pedestrian was in the roadway when the vehicle struck him, according to ISP. The victim was pronounced dead at 1:45 a.m. on Tuesday. ISP had northbound I-255 in that area shut down for a period of time, and the area reopened about three hours later on Tuesday.

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