GLEN CARBON - Father McGivney Catholic had an outstanding showing in the Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, IHSA Girls Sectional Meet at Edwardsville, placing ninth out of 23 teams, and head coach Tara Thompson couldn't have been more pleased with the Griffins' showing. "Yes, I am very happy with the girls' performance," Thompson said. "We've swam both our relays faster than we've done in the past, all of our girls are performing well, and we couldn't be happier." The Father McGivney swim girls are Byron,
Warren Zevon was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in the Music Influence category Saturday night, with his good friend David Letterman doing the honors."In music many pretend,…
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame can’t get enough of Bad Company.The '70s supergroup, made up of Paul Rodgers, Simon Kirke, Mick Ralphs and Boz Burrell, was inducted into the Rock Hall…
Soundgarden was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame during Saturday's ceremony in Los Angeles.Guitarist Kim Thayil, drummer Matt Cameron, and bassists Ben Shepherd and Hiro Yamamoto were on…
November 8 and 9 have long been dates marked by pivotal moments across history, touching on politics, culture, science, and social movements. Let's go back to 1895, when Wilhelm Röntgen announced the discovery of X-rays, an innovation that revolutionized medicine and science. His breakthrough allowed for non-invasive imaging of the human body, fundamentally changing diagnostics and treatment in healthcare worldwide. On November 8, 1923, a different kind of upheaval occurred in Germany.
CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul today led a coalition of 17 attorneys general opposing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposal to roll back several critical requirements for evaluating the risk of chemical substances under the Toxic Substances Control Act. The statute requires the EPA to evaluate the risks of chemical substances under circumstances for which exposures could be reasonably foreseen. However, the EPA’s proposed rule change would allow the
GRANITE CITY – A woman from Granite City with a history of domestic violence faces a new felony charge after allegedly stabbing a domestic battery victim with a pair of scissors. Rebecca J. Furlong, 44, of Granite City, was charged on Nov. 4, 2025 with a Class 2 felony count of aggravated domestic battery. Furlong allegedly caused great bodily harm to a family or household member on April 26, 2024 by stabbing the victim with a pair of steel scissors. Charging documents state the stabbing
EDWARDSVILLE — The St. Louis Area Foodbank will host a large-scale free food distribution on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, to assist families affected by the ongoing government shutdown, disruptions to SNAP benefits, and rising inflation. The drive-thru event aims to feed 3,000 households from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Ralph Korte Stadium parking lot on the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus. Attendees will receive a variety of fresh produce, dairy, protein, and shelf-stable pantry
ALTON/GODFREY - Judy Rynders, a local travel agent, is excited to share more about her new space in Alton. Rynders previously had an office in Godfrey but has now officially moved into The Wedge in downtown Alton. She reminds clients to call her at 618-717-8085 or 618-709-6109 to schedule an appointment, and she emphasized that she is always eager to help people plan the trip of a lifetime. “It’s a job that I work 24/7,” Rynders said. “I hope people give a try and
EDWARDSVILLE - An Edwardsville fundraiser recently raised thousands of dollars for blood cancer research. Sherry Rosenberger, a local blood cancer survivor, works with Blood Cancer United to support patients with leukemia and lymphoma through the organization’s Light the Night campaign. She and co-captain Angie Key founded Team Unstoppable to support patients and research, and they had a successful evening at their “Cancer is a Drag” event at EXO Lounge last month. “My
ST. LOUIS - A man has died following a shooting on Dunnica Avenue off Grand Boulevard in South St. Louis late last night. Police responded to the scene just before 11:30 p.m., where they found the victim critically injured. Despite being transported to the hospital, the man succumbed to his injuries. Homicide detectives are actively [...]
Major battery breakthroughs seemingly happen every day, but only some of that tech ever leaves the lab. WIRED breaks down what’s actually going to change EVs and what’s just a dream.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) tonight delivered remarks celebrating the 30th anniversary of the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD). In her remarks, the Senator highlighted AAPD’s achievements over the past three decades and the progress made through their fierce, tireless advocacy, while emphasizing how far our nation still has to go to become truly accessible for all who call it home. Key quotes: “Tonight, I am honored to b
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