JERSEYVILLE – Felony charges have been filed against a Godfrey resident accused of injuring an officer and fleeing police on the same day. Caleb M. Hudson, 22, of Godfrey, was charged in Jersey County court on Aug. 4, 2026 with a Class 2 felony count of aggravated battery and a Class 4 felony count of aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer. Hudson is accused of causing bodily injury by failing to bring his vehicle to a stop after being signaled by a law enforcement officer
A trip to the chiropractor usually doesn't come with a camera and an audience of millions, but for one St. Louis-area doctor, social media has transformed a local practice into an international destination.
ST. CLAIR COUNTY - The St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office is asking residents to watch for suspicious activity near churches and outdoor A/C units after reports that individuals have been stealing copper piping from A/C units at local churches near the St. Clair County/Henry County line. The Sheriff’s Office said the reports involve copper thefts. No additional details were provided about when the thefts occurred or why the churches were targeted. “Please keep
O'FALLON, Ill. – HSHS Medical Group welcomes John M. Kaschke, MD, a family medicine and sports medicine physician, to HSHS Medical Group Family and Sports Medicine - O'Fallon at 670 Pierce Blvd. Dr. Kaschke offers comprehensive family medicine for patients of all ages alongside specialized sports medicine and orthopedic care, addressing everything from routine primary care to muscle, bone and joint pain, sports injuries and movement issues. As a family medicine physician, he serves as
ST. LOUIS - The City Museum is collecting school supplies ahead of the fall semester to assist students across the St. Louis area. The supply drive is being held in partnership with KidSmart as part of the “Push the Pencils Push for Change” campaign. Donated items from the drive will be distributed to more than [...]
EDWARDSVILLE - Jail Deputies Olivia Storey and Jordan McMurray have graduated from the SWIC-Corrections Academy, Session 137, and are ready to begin their careers serving the community, the Madison County Sheriff's Office said. The sheriff's office announced the graduation and congratulated the deputies on completing the academy’s course of instruction. “Both officers completed a rigorous course of instruction and are now ready to begin their careers serving our community,”
The Missouri Supreme Court wants a quick resolution in lower courts of a lawsuit that will decide if voters will see a congressional redistricting referendum on the Nov. 3 ballot. In a Monday letter to Cole County Circuit Judge Daniel Green, Chief Justice W. Brent Powell noted that state law requires the case to be […]
Will anyone ever hold an ICE officer accountable for shooting or killing someone? Maybe, but it won’t be anyone from this administration — one that has actively blocked state investigators from following up on ICE shootings and even pulled FBI agents from ongoing investigations so ICE can forgive itself for its officers actions. While ICE […]
This monthly series highlights SIUE School of Business faculty whose research and expertise help organizations, industries and communities better understand today’s business challenges. EDWARDSVILLE - As digital media becomes an increasingly significant part of daily life, individuals and organizations alike are paying closer attention to how online conversations shape identity, reputation and public response. Mary Macharia, PhD, associate professor of Computer Management and Information
COLLINSVILLE — Three Collinsville Police Department school resource officers were selected as the June 2026 Officers of the Month for their work with students in Collinsville Community Unit School District #10 and youth programs, the department said. The school resource officers will be visible once again with openings ahead in the Collinsville School District. Officer Cortney Colbert, Officer Dylan Madron and Officer Greg McAllister, described by the department as “The
On June 11, ICE agents trailed a car into the parking lot of Commodore John Rodgers Elementary/Middle School in Baltimore. For the family riding in that car, an everyday school drop off quickly devolved into chaos. ICE agents pulled Jesus Acevedo Sanchez from the vehicle, pinned him to the ground and arrested him for being in the […]
SPRINGFIELD – State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) and State Senator Erica Harriss (R-Glen Carbon) are applauding the signing of House Bill 4868, which passed the General Assembly in May. House Bill 4868, sponsored by Elik in the House and Harriss in the Senate, requires nursing facilities to notify the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) within 24 hours when a reportable incident or accident results in serious physical harm or injury to a resident or requires immediate
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