JERSEYVILLE - Jersey Community High School students are eager to present the Halloween-themed fall play, “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.” At 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 30, and 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31, and Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, community members can check out the play at the high school. Tickets are available online and every cast and crew member is excited to share their hard work. Cara Rojas, the high school’s Spanish teacher and theater director, can’t wait to
Missouri Democrats confidently predict voter discontent will deliver victories in tight legislative races, but campaign finance reports show Republicans well provisioned for defense. And Republicans are using that financial advantage to shape how voters see their candidates. On Thursday, the House Republican Campaign Committee transferred $1.5 million to two political action committees that attack Democrats […]
The cast of Ugly Betty is back together 20 years after the beloved series first premiered.America Ferrera, Vanessa Williams, Michael Urie, Ana Ortiz and more cast members reunited for an…
Twenty-five years ago, a device small enough to fit in a pocket helped change the scale of a music collection. On Oct. 23, 2001, Apple introduced the iPod, making a computer-based library portable through a compact player designed to hold up to 1,000 songs. It was not the first digital music player, but its combination of storage, navigation and integration with iTunes helped reshape how people carried and organized recorded music. That shift makes its introduction the defining milestone for
GLEN CARBON - When Kristen M. Jacobs, M.D., opened Ooh La La Spa, Anti-Aging & Wellness 18 years ago, the aesthetics industry looked significantly different than it does today. As the only aesthetic physician in the area, Dr. Jacobs has continued to evolve her practice alongside the industry, expanding services to offer a comprehensive approach to beauty, wellness and aging. From aesthetic treatments and skincare to wellness services, Ooh La La combines medical expertise with personalized care
This Day in History: October 23, 2026 On October 23, 1956, a demonstration in Budapest grew into the Hungarian Revolution, one of the Cold War’s most significant challenges to Soviet control in Eastern Europe. Students and other protesters demanded political freedoms, the withdrawal of Soviet troops, and changes to Hungary’s communist government. When security forces fired on demonstrators, the unrest became an armed uprising. Soviet forces crushed the revolution in November, and
Saint Louis Zoo resident Raja, the first elephant born at the institution, is scheduled to relocate to another accredited zoo this fall as part of a species survival plan.
GLEN CARBON — Jeff Garde is inviting the community to meet “The Undead” at his home this October as his family’s Halloween yard display returns for its 14th year. The display at 54 Oakshire Drive in the Fairfield subdivision near Father McGivney High School operates nightly from 6:30 to 10 p.m. through Halloween. A candy giveaway begins at 6 p.m. Oct. 30, continuing a tradition that drew more than 300 visitors last year. “We always do it on Oct. 30 because the Edwardsville
MADISON COUNTY - The Madison County Sheriff’s Office held its annual Trunk or Treat on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026, bringing together participants in costumes, decorated trunks and candy donations supported by two organizations. The sheriff’s office described the turnout as “outstanding” thanking attendees, donors, staff and volunteers. "The Tyler Timmins Memorial Foundation and Mustache March 4PD donated candy, contributions the sheriff’s office said helped
Independent gubernatorial candidate Collin Corbett stated that high property taxes and sluggish economic growth are primary drivers of Illinois' population decline, advocating for increased education funding and support for small businesses.
The current Trump administration claims its mass deportation efforts have expelled nearly a million people through July of this year, but those include both voluntary returns and people turned around at the border, according to a new analysis by the former chief statistician for the Department of Homeland Security. The level of deportations is sharply higher […]
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