CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul, along with 12 attorneys general, today called for nationwide restrictions on the use of sulfoxaflor, a chemical pesticide that is extremely toxic to bees and other pollinators. The coalition, comprised of some of the nation’s leading agricultural producers, depend on pollinators to sustain their crops and natural ecosystems. In a letter to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Raoul and the coalition warned that the unrestricted use of sulfoxaflor could have devastating effects on pollinators, ultimately harming the economy and endangering the nation’s food security. Raoul urged the EPA to adopt reasonable restrictions on sulfoxaflor’s use and support further research into the pesticide’s potential impacts on human health and the environment. “We must do what we can to protect pollinators, which are critical to Illinois agriculture,” Raoul said. “I am urging the EPA to ensure
March 28 marked the 50th anniversary of Led Zeppelin’s Houses of the Holy, and guitarist Jimmy Page marked the occasion by sharing a special treat with fans. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame…
EAST ST. LOUIS – State Senator Christopher Belt announced that the Illinois Secretary of State has awarded nearly $2.5 million to the Metro East Auto Theft Task Force to combat carjacking and vehicle thefts in the area. “Carjacking and vehicle thefts are serious crimes that threaten the safety and well-being of our community,” said Belt (D-Swansea). “I am grateful to the Secretary of State’s office for recognizing the importance of this issue and for providing crucial support to help prevent this issue.” The funding originates from the Illinois Vehicle Hijacking and Motor Vehicle Theft Prevention and Insurance Verification Council, which is overseen by the Secretary of State. The Secretary of State’s office convenes regular meetings of council members and awards funding to assist law enforcement entities to combat carjacking and prevent motor vehicle thefts. The Metro East Auto Theft Task Force is a collaborative effort between law enforcement
EDWARDSVILLE – City Park is losing a dear, old friend: A towering maple tree estimated to be about 125 years old will be removed in the near future amid safety concerns about its declining health. The maple tree reaches high into the sky, its branches sprawling far and wide, in a prominent spot in the downtown park. It’s roughly centered between the Edwardsville Public Library and South Buchanan Street. "We've been keeping an eye on it for about five years," said Sarah Cundiff, the chair of the City's Beautification & Tree Commission. "We knew it was declining and have been trying to keep it as long as possible. With that being such an active park, it's a safety concern." An exact date hasn't been set for the tree to be brought down, but it's expected to take place within the next two weeks. Earlier in March, a tree located on the north side of the library fell on a day that saw strong winds, rain and snow pelt the City. The trunk of that tree is all that remains on the
Suzanne Sitherwood, president and CEO of St. Louis-based Spire Inc., plans to retire from the natural gas utility company at the end of 2023, after a dozen years in that post.
Winnie-the-Pooh, R2-D2, Baseball and Kermit the Frog – these are some of the telephones you’ll see at the Jefferson Barracks Telephone Museum. Housed in a restored 1896 building, the
Filipino American artist Ria Unson portrays personal and historical representations of Filipinos within frames used by colonial powers—from Western Literature to World Fairs—to challenge the origin and scope of the
Singer Dierks Bentley will be headlining The Confluence festival this summer in Madison, Illinois. The festival features the top chatters across several genres, and regional artists will also perform in front of thousands, preparing for the Enjoy Illinois 300 June 2-4.
There's a new relic in town — and it may be the holiest digit to grace this city of sin. The relic, now in the possession of the Archdiocese of St. Louis, is purportedly a piece of toe once belonging to St. Louis IX, the French king for whom St. Louis, Missouri, is named. Yes, toe.
Yesterday a St. Louis man called a halt to his trial in circuit court on its second day and pleaded guilty to opening fire at police officers in 2021. He was then sentenced to 21 years in prison. According to a police probable cause statement, on May 28, 2021, 32-year-old Darne Ricks was in Gravois Park when he sped away from officers attempting to pull him over in relation to an armed robbery investigation.
You will find a comprehensive list of Easter Egg Hunts around the area below. SATURDAY, APRIL 1 ALTON: Alton VFW Post 1308 will be hosting an Easter Egg Hunt on April 1st beginning at 1 p.m. All area children ages 0-12 and their parents are welcome. GODFREY: The Village of Godfrey will be hosting their 20th Annual Easter Egg Hunt at Glazebrook Park on April 1st. The hunt will begin promptly at 2:15 p.m. and will last until all of the eggs are found. Games, crafts, and pictures with the Easter Bunny will go on until 4 p.m. Cedarhurst Senior Living at 1000 Airport Rd. in Godfrey will host an Easter Egg Hunt from 10 am-Noon on April 1. There will also be opportunities to take pictures with the Easter Bunny and enjoy cookies and punch. EDWARDSVILLE: Edwardsville Care Center located at 401 St Marys Dr in Edwardsville will be hosting an Easter Egg Hunt on April 1st beginning at 11 a.m. This event will feature pictures with the Easter Bunny! EAST ALTON: The Village of East
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