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Sparklight Female Athlete Of The Month: Jersey Community Freshman Stands Out At IHSA Girls Wrestling Regional

4 months ago
JACKSONVILLE — It is a rare feat for a freshman to advance high in the ranks of the Illinois High School Association postseason wrestling. However, Jersey Community High School's freshman standout Skylee Howell has done just that. Skylee is also a Sparklight Female Athlete of the Month for the Panthers. Jersey Community Unit School District No. 100 recognized Howell after she placed third in the 155-pound category of the IHSA girls wrestling regional at Jacksonville ISD o

St. Ambrose Students Learn About Teamwork from Cardinals' Fredbird

4 months ago
GODFREY - Students at St. Ambrose Catholic School welcomed two exciting visitors from the St. Louis Cardinals. On Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, Cardinals announcer and former player Brad Thompson and mascot Fredbird stopped by St. Ambrose to teach students how to be good teammates. Students learned the importance of being active, being responsible, and being themselves. Principal Bob Baird noted the value of these lessons. “There’s excitement for that, but more importantly, it’s

East Alton Police Warn Residents of Rising Scam Attempts

4 months ago
EAST ALTON - The East Alton Police Department is warning residents about a recent surge in scams targeting area citizens, urging people to stop and verify any request for money before sending it. The police department said the scams are happening in several ways, including online phishing schemes, phone calls impersonating federal agencies, and AI-generated calls designed to sound like a grandchild. “The number one rule to remember is if you receive a phone call, email, letter in the mail,

Some Godfrey Residents Face Boil Water Advisory Amid Hydrant Repairs

4 months ago
GODFREY - Illinois American Water issued an urgent boil water order Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 10, 2026, for a portion of Godfrey as crews began emergency repairs tied to a hydrant repair on Vinca Drive. The work was scheduled to begin at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, in Godfrey. Illinois American Water said residents in the affected area may experience a service interruption or low water pressure, and that repairs are expected to take about two hours. “At this time, the area indicated

Andreas Calls for Voter ID: Clerk Writes Letter To Senators

4 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE— In an effort to ensure fair elections and strengthen election integrity, Madison County Clerk Linda Andreas is calling on the U.S. Senators who represent Illinois to support the SAVE Act. The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, also known as the SAVE Act, would require proof of citizenship to register to vote as well as presentation of an ID to cast a ballot. Andreas has written letters to U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin and U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth, urging them to support

More Americans are Caring for Loved Ones — But Few Feel Prepared for Emergencies

4 months ago
ST. LOUIS — Today, millions of Americans serve as caregivers, supporting both young children and aging loved ones — often at the same time. Yet many lack critical lifesaving training, including how to respond in a cardiac arrest emergency. Only about one-third of U.S. adults say they feel confident and ready to act if someone goes into cardiac arrest. More than 300,000 people experience cardiac arrest outside of hospitals each year in the United States. Infants, older adults and

YWCA Announces 2026 Women of Distinction Honorees Celebrating "The Power of Her" on March 12, 2026

4 months ago
A LTON - YWCA Southwestern Illinois is proud to announce its 2026 Women of Distinction honorees, an extraordinary group of trailblazing leaders whose influence, innovation, and service shape communities across our region. The 2026 honorees are Lynne Burnett, Tomieka Carter, Barb Erwin, Mary Jason, Carol Morris, Debbie Sheary, Dr. Tandra Taylor, Tracy Webster-Cooley, Kathleen Wilson, Beverly Woody, and Tracy Zerwas. These accomplished women represent the very best of leadership in education,

Republicans on US House Homeland panel defend immigration tactics at tense hearing

4 months ago
WASHINGTON — The head of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement declined during a U.S. House hearing Tuesday to apologize to the families of Alex Pretti and Renee Good, the victims of fatal shootings by immigration officers in Minneapolis last month. Top Trump administration officials, including Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, had said both Minneapolis residents […]
Ariana Figueroa

All Democratic governors bow out of White House dinner after Trump snubs several

4 months ago
WASHINGTON — Democratic governors headed to an annual bipartisan gathering in the nation’s capital will not participate in a traditional White House black-tie dinner after President Donald Trump disinvited several Democrats from the event. A joint statement Tuesday from the Democratic Governors Association said the state leaders “have a long record of working across the […]
Ashley Murray

List of Valentine's Day events in the St. Louis area

4 months ago
Whether it's an intimate concert, art-filled museum tour, seasonal dinner special, or hitting the dance floor, St. Louis has got plenty of Valentine’s-themed activities for couples, singles, and friends all throughout the month. To view our list of events to check out, visit fox2now.com
Alex Barton