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SPRINGFIELD – Today, Gov. JB Pritzker released the following statement on the Northern Illinois Transit Authority Act: “Illinoisans deserve a world-class transportation system that connects communities across regions, drives economic growth, and helps every resident – no matter where they live – access transit to live, work, and enjoy the state. I am grateful for the work by leaders in both chambers of the Illinois General Assembly in taking steps to make this vision a

A St. Louis woman was sentenced Friday after she admitted to fatally shooting her longtime friend during a fight in a car.

Two people were shot and injured Friday evening in Dellwood, police say.

A Belleville, Illinois man drowned Friday morning in Truman Lake after falling into water, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

Max Scherzer is about to become the only living pitcher to start two winner-take-all Game 7s in the World Series.

On Friday, Bessie Thomas pleaded guilty to charges of voluntary manslaughter and armed criminal action. She was sentenced to 13 years in prison.

What do millions of people around the world have in common every November 1st? They observe All Saints’ Day, a solemn occasion that honors the lives of saints and martyrs whose names often go unremembered in everyday conversations. Far from being just another date on the calendar, All Saints’ Day carries profound historical significance and diverse traditions that have evolved over centuries. Origins of All Saints’ Day: From Ancient Rituals to Christian Observance The roots

Here's where to celebrate Dia de los Muertos, and why.

This card is prized among collectors because it memorializes Jackie Robinson’s rookie season of 1947, when he broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball’s modern era.

An Illinois man drowned in Truman Lake Friday morning after falling into the water, authorities say.

EDWARDSVILLE – The following students have been named to the Honor Roll at Metro-East Lutheran High School for the first quarter of the 2025-2026 school year: Grade 9 – Honor Roll with High Distinction (g.p.a. 4.0) Mitchelll Althardt, Swansea McKenzie Cordero, Collinsville Reagan Moss, Edwardsville Anna Mosser, Staunton Dani Spann, Collinsville Shane Stewart, O'Fallon Elise Terracina, Edwardsville Grade 9 – Honor Roll with Distinction (g.p.a.