SPRINGFIELD – Building on a strong team of diverse experts in their fields, Governor JB Pritzker announced the following appointment in his administration : Central Illinois Economic Development Authority Nicole Bateman will serve as a Member of the Central Illinois Economic Development Authority.* Bateman currently serves as President of the Economic Development Corporation of Decatur and Macon County as well as Chief Strategy Officer of the Illinois Fermentation and Agriculture
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias has launched a pilot program to make disability parking placards easier to obtain as a newly signed law expands accessible parking relief for families caring for children and individuals with disabilities. The law allows the Secretary of State’s office to issue meter-exempt disability parking placards to legal guardians who transport individuals with disabilities who are incapable of driving. To support the new law and improve
SPRINGFIELD – Legislation championed by State Senator Christopher Belt to expand access to mental health resources and strengthen suicide prevention efforts has been signed into law. “Too many families have experienced the heartbreak of losing a loved one to suicide,” said Belt (D-Swansea). “This will help ensure people know where to turn during a crisis and give our communities additional tools to bolster suicide prevention efforts.” The new law will increase awareness
EDWARDSVILLE — Glen-Ed Pantry has provided a record 11,350 meals to local children this summer through its Brown Bag Buddies program. This is its highest total yet as the organization also outfits students for the new school year and starts construction on a larger facility to keep pace with growing demand. Each Monday morning throughout the summer, volunteers distributed five breakfasts and five lunches to every participating child at Glen-Ed Pantry, Hamel Elementary School, Worden Elementary
GRANITE CITY – A man from Granite City faces felonies in Madison County after allegedly using an axe to threaten others before striking and damaging an occupied police vehicle. Patrick A. Holt, 21, of Granite City, was charged on Aug. 7, 2026 with one count each of criminal damage to government supported property (a Class 3 felony), aggravated assault of a peace officer, and criminal damage to property (both Class 4 felonies). Holt allegedly approached an occupied Granite City Police vehicle
Solar panel misinformation, spread by bots and by neighbors, derailed a project in Cajun Country that promised millions in local tax revenue. The same methods are being employed nationwide.
ST. LOUIS - We’re watching an area of rain and storms in northwestern Missouri. Right now, I expect most of this activity to remain north of our viewing area, although it may send a few clouds our way later this morning. Otherwise, heat and humidity will be the main players in our forecast over the [...]
BRIGHTON - Wedding dresses spanning from the 1930s to the 2010s will be on exhibit at St. John’s Church Museum and Family Heritage Center in Brighton on Saturday, August 22 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and Sunday, August 23 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. The public is invited to this free special exhibit where 11 wedding dresses representing more than 80 years will be on display. This special wedding dress exhibit will only be on display at the museum and family heritage center for the two days,
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Jake McCarthy homered twice in a four-hit night, Cole Carrigg and TJ Rumfield each had two hits and the Colorado Rockies beat the St. Louis Cardinals 8-6 on Saturday night. McCarthy gave Colorado the lead on the first pitch of the game with his 420-foot drive to right-center field off Matthew [...]
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