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JERSEYVILLE - Jim Nanney, 65, has been bodybuilding for decades, and he’s proud to share his discipline and passion for the sport. “It’s probably the single longest thing I’ve ever done in my entire life,” Nanney said. “I’m extremely competitive by nature. I’m mediocre in every other sport that I compete in. But bodybuilding, somehow, I seem to have a knack for it.” Nanney started bodybuilding in his early 20s, after he saw his brother’s success in the sport. He quickly fell in love with the discipline of diet and exercise. To this day, Nanney works out six days a week at JerseyFit Barbell in Jerseyville or Planet Fitness in Alton. He still gets a thrill out of pushing himself as hard as he can. “I think the workouts are the thing that I enjoy the most, the discipline of the dieting. It’s kind of a weird enjoyment to have, but I do. It’s fun to see how disciplined you can make yourself. And then,

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EAST ST. LOUIS — Classes have begun for the 2025-2026 school year in East St. Louis School District 189, ushering in a new chapter marked by fresh leadership with an emphasis on a positive school culture from the high school to kindergarten grade levels. Lincoln Middle School welcomed Quanshanda Nicholson as its new principal this week. Nicholson and other district officials highlighted strong expectations of the students and the importance of fostering a supportive and positive environment. In addition to leadership changes, the district has welcomed 12 international educators this fall, further diversifying its teaching staff. Social-emotional well-being for the students is also a top priority as schools across East St. Louis open their doors. Photos from the high school, middle school, kindergarten, and other district schools capture students and staff with smiles, reflecting an optimistic start to the academic year.

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A viral TikTok showing Philadelphia Eagles tight end Kylen Granson wearing a white cloak at his wedding has ignited a conversation about men’s self-expression in formalwear — and it all started in the Chicago home studio of fashion designer Josh Kercher.

ALTON — The young parents of a 6-month-old baby girl who died earlier this month are seeking community support to provide a peaceful burial and memorial for their daughter. Karma Perry and her partner, both 16 years old, lost their daughter, Leilani Blake Outsey, at 6:55 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025. Perry described Leilani as a joyful child who brought happiness to those around her. “She had a smile on her face every day from the day she was born. She was so smart, so strong, and loved is an understatement,” Perry said. The young couple has launched a GoFundMe campaign with a goal of raising $6,000 to cover burial expenses, including a memorial and tombstone. As of this week, the fundraiser has raised over $1,000. Perry, who works a minimum wage job, said she and her partner are doing their best to cope with the loss while relying on family support. “Our baby was taken from us way too soon,” she said. “A beautiful girl, a beautiful life,

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Citizens for Modern Transit and the St. Louis Regional Clean Air Partnership are heading into the home stretch of their... Read More

DEERFIELD, Ill. — An Illinois State trooper has been charged in federal court for alleged distribution and possession of child sex abuse material. Colin Gruenke, 37, of Deerfield, is facing two federal counts of distributing child pornography and possessing child pornography. Federal authorities searched his home on a warrant Wednesday following a months-long investigation that [...]

Southwest Airlines is cutting at least five direct flights out of St. Louis Lambert International Airport next year, FOX 2 has learned.

Health inspection records and other court documents show that Sunshine Stores operates over 30 stores across Ohio, Indiana and Pennsylvania under the banner of St. Ann-based Save A Lot.

There was a colloquy at oral argument earlier this year in the Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton case between Justice Kavanaugh and FSC that raised the unsettling prospect that at least several of the Supreme Court justices did not understand what preliminary injunctions are for. In that case, the bad Texas law had already been […]

On our live show, David and editor at large Harold Meyerson discuss Donald Trump’s takeover of the nation’s capital and Gavin Newsom’s pushback to the Republican gerrymandering scheme.

A cow was captured with a lasso after escaping a stock trailer and wandering near Interstate 57, prompting a response from the Williamson County Sheriff's Office and local cattlemen.

Today on TAP: So far, he has played off one country against another—and played on everyone’s fears. It’s a classic collective-action problem. But the ultimate winner is not the U.S.

Paul McCartney’s photography exhibit is hitting another city this year.Paul McCartney Photographs 1963–64: Eyes of the Storm is set to debut at Nashville’s Frist Art Museum on Nov. 6 and run through…

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Edward Jones, the financial services firm headquartered in St. Louis County, is planning to move forward with layoffs in the future as part of a companywide restructuring effort.

Deione Murphy, 51, was charged with stealing over $750 after allegedly stealing a gondola and beer from Busch Stadium and selling the beer outside the stadium.