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GRANITE CITY – A Granite City man accused of throwing a billiard ball at a Madison County Sheriff’s deputy and more now faces criminal charges. Ronald L. Jones, 34, of Granite City, was charged on Aug. 25, 2025 with one count each of aggravated assault of a peace officer, firefighter or EMS (a Class 4 felony) and resisting a peace officer (a Class A misdemeanor). On Aug. 23, 2025, Jones allegedly knowingly and without legal justification threw a billiard ball at a Madison County Sheriff’s deputy while they were performing their official duties. Jones is additionally accused of fleeing on foot from the same officer in an attempt to resist his lawful arrest. The Madison County Sheriff’s Office presented the case against Jones, who was ordered released from custody pending trial. All individuals charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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EDWARDSVILLE – Today, Edwardsville Children's Museum (ECM) announces its participation in Our World: Worldwide Day of Play on September 27, 2025. As a day dedicated to experiencing joyful learning through play, this event is focused on getting kids and their families up, out, and playing around. ECM will participate in Our World: Worldwide Day of Play by hosting an event on September 27 focused on play. From 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., kids will be challenged to play in all of the ECM exhibits by completing a scavenger hunt of activities throughout the museum – including a special, one-day SLIME! zone. All young adventurers who complete the mission will get to choose a prize courtesy of ECM. Worldwide Day of Play activities are free for ECM members and with paid admission for non-members. “Play is a powerful experience that enriches people’s lives in museums, schools, homes, and beyond,” states Arthur G. Affleck, III, executive director of the Associatio

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COLLINSVILLE - Collinsville High School Latin teacher James Stark has been named the recipient of the Charles Humphreys Award for Innovative Pedagogy by the American Classical League, the organization announced recently. The American Classical League, a professional group dedicated to promoting the study of classical civilization across the United States and Canada, recognizes educators who advance the teaching and learning of Greek and Latin languages, literatures, and cultures. Stark expressed his enthusiasm about receiving the honor, saying, "The American Classical League has the largest number of Latin teachers as members among the Classical associations in the US, so I'm thrilled to be the recipient." The award citation highlights Stark’s impact on Latin education: "James Stark, who is shaping not only how students learn — but how they all belong in Latin studies. Stark creates a classroom where Latin is vibrant, accessible, and timeless. His commitment to equity i

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EAST ST. LOUIS - Citizens for Modern Transit, AARP in St. Louis and the St. Clair County Transit District have released the proposed design concept – developed by local architecture firm Trivers – for the Transit Stop Transformation at MetroBus Stop #13101, located in the retail corridor of East St. Louis in front of Walgreens at 2510 State Street. The design features a modern bus shelter, added seating, lighting, wayfinding, green space and more. Transit riders, area residents, elected officials and other stakeholders are being asked to provide feedback on the proposed design concept via a quick online survey accessible at www.CMT-STL.org . “These projects are community-based initiatives,” commented Kimberly Cella, executive director of Citizens for Modern Transit. “Local feedback is essential to ensuring the transformation meets the needs, wants and pulse of the community. We thank everyone in advance taking the survey.” Insights gained fro

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SAUK VILLAGE – Today, Governor Pritzker joined Dr. Tony Sanders, State Superintendent of Education, to celebrate the start of the 2025-26 school year with students and staff at Wagoner Elementary School in Community Consolidated Schools District (CCSD) 168 in Sauk Village. The Governor highlighted Illinois’ continued record investments in education, which are strengthening school communities, supporting teachers, and expanding opportunities for students from preschool through high school. “I am thrilled to visit the students, teachers, and administrators at Wagoner Elementary to celebrate another school year. Being here today, I am reminded of the promise we make to our children to give them the support, resources, and foundation to work hard and get ahead. In Illinois, we back those promises with action,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “When we invest in our schools, we build stronger and safer communities, we secure our long-term economic future, and we

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GODFREY – Resurrection Lutheran Church of Godfrey will host a free Carbon Monoxide Installation Event to coincide with National Fire Prevention Week Oct. 5–11, 2025. Local volunteers have continued to partner with the Godfrey Fire Protection District and the Alton Fire Department to install new 10-year UL-Listed carbon monoxide detectors in approved homes. UL-Listed means it meets important safety standards according to the National Fire Protection Association. As a self-funded nonprofit, the association strives to help save lives and reduce loss with information, knowledge, and passion. Sharon Groh, Resurrection volunteer, says this is the third installation event held by the church and partner volunteers. The next installation is scheduled for Oct. 11, 2025, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. To qualify, the applicant must be a homeowner living in Alton or Godfrey. Nearby community homeowners will be considered on an individual basis. If you would like a carbon monoxide device

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Powerball players will get another chance Monday at a jackpot estimated at over $1 billion, after no one won the big prize Saturday night.

MAPLEWOOD, Mo. - A fire broke out at the popular restaurant Asador Del Sur on Manchester Road in Maplewood around 9:30 PM Saturday night. Firefighters from Maplewood, Webster Groves, and Brentwood responded to the scene to contain the blaze and prevent it from spreading along the busy strip. No injuries were reported in the incident, [...]

In Texas and across the nation, scores of coal-fired plants and petrochemical facilities are allowed to bypass toxic emissions rules.

Plant of the Week: Native Blue Sage. This will grow tall and even taller if competing with Sunflowers, Goldenrod, or other tall plants. The good news is that you can prune it back to four feet or more/less over the summer and it will still look great come Fall. The last #GardenSunday on Bluesky is … Continue reading This Week in Gardening & Nature →

High pressure remains in place over the Great Lakes today. We'll see a dry easterly breeze which will keep any rain showers mostly to our west in central Missouri. We will have increased cloud cover through the remainder of the holiday weekend which will keep temperatures cooler, closer to 80. By Monday, we could see [...]

Students in settlements face extra hardships in earning a degree. "It was humbling to see the level of enthusiasm," a SLU professor said of her class in Kenya.