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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), Co-Chair of the Congressional Postal Service Caucus, questioned Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) Vice Chair Robert Taub during a House Oversight Committee hearing focused on the financial future of the U.S. Postal Service and the Regional Transportation Optimization (RTO) Plan. Budzinski raised concerns about the PRC’s findings regarding the impact of the RTO implementation on rural communities and pressed Taub on

SPRINGFIELD – Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias’ comprehensive micromobility safety legislation passed the Illinois General Assembly and now awaits Governor JB Pritzker’s signature, bringing Illinois one step away from establishing the state’s first comprehensive framework to regulate dangerous high-speed e-bikes, e-motos and other powerful electric transportation devices operating on roads, bike lanes, bike paths and sidewalks. Senate Bill 3484 is the cornerstone

BUZZ MAGAZINE – Touch Media is proud to announce the launch of the Centennial Route 66 Passport, a special edition created to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Mother Road and an Official Route 66 Centennial Project. Building on the success of the popular blue Route 66 Passport, the golden Centennial edition is a luxury collector’s item with a limited print run, designed to celebrate the history, culture, and communities along Route 66. The Centennial Passport will feature

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has awarded $495,000 in federal grants to 73 volunteer fire departments across the state to help with purchasing new equipment or paying for fire training. The Volunteer Fire Capacity (VFC) grant program is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service. The program provides matching funds to aid fire departments in the purchase of new equipment and helps fund training. Funding is passed through IDNR to local

DeKALB, Ill. (June 3, 2026) – Northern Illinois University announces its spring 2026 Dean's List students. To earn this distinction, students must meet a minimum semester grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale in the College of Engineering and Engineering Technology or a minimum of 3.75 on a 4.0 scale in the colleges of Business, Education, Health and Human Sciences, Liberal Arts and Sciences, and Visual and Performing Arts. Students from your area who achieved this honor include:

BUZZ MAGAZINE – One of the small towns along the route in Illinois is planning one of the largest celebrations to mark the 100th anniversary of Route 66. The Route 66 Jubilee will be held in Carlinville and will feature old-fashioned cars, games, costumes, and storytelling, and is scheduled for June 26 on the lawn of the Macoupin County courthouse. Planning for the event, one of the more significant small-town Route 66 events during the anniversary, has been going on for two years. Even

EDWARDSVILLE – The Edwardsville Library Board gained two new members this week amid a series of recently approved appointments and resignations. Edwardsville City Council members approved various appointments to city boards and committees at their June 2, 2026 meeting , including Nathan Palmer to the Library Board with a term ending in April of 2029. “We’re very grateful to have Nathan on the Library Board and we’re excited to have him,” Mayor Art Risavy said.

GODFREY – Godfrey officials are set to reconsider the proposed installation of a fiber optic network within the village as trustees say newly revealed information answers previously unaddressed questions. Board members previously rejected a proposal from Socket Fiber to install a fiber optic network throughout the village on May 19, 2026. Trustee Rick Lauschke said he and Trustee Gerard Fischer met with Socket Fiber representatives before the board’s June 2, 2026 meeting and

WARREN COUNTY, Mo. - A single-vehicle crash on County Farm Road north of Depping Drive in Warren County, Mo., resulted in one fatality and two injuries on Friday night at around 11:30 p.m. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that a 21-year-old man from Washington, Mo., died when the vehicle involved traveled off the road [...]

ST. LOUIS - It'll be hot and humid on Saturday with temperatures reaching near 90 degrees and heat index readings to the mid 90s. There will be a mix of clouds and sun with a few spot showers or storms developing this afternoon and evening. We'll keep a chance of a few showers in the [...]

ALTON - Alton’s 29 th annual All-Wheels Drive-In Car Show will be held on Sunday, June 7 th from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. The event typically attracts over 250 classic cars, hot rods and motorcycles, which the public is welcome to browse on 3 rd , 4 th , State and Belle Streets. There is no charge for admission. Alton Main Street organizes this tradition with support from the Dynamic Duo Car Club. Come out for the automobiles and stay for the music, vendor displays, and lunch downtown!

Wildlife habitat, endangered animals, and recreation could all be at risk in the state’s biggest public land sale in modern history.

Columnist Bill McClellan writes that he was wrong supporting the state takeover of the St. Louis Police Department. It has been, to put it mildly, a mess.

Following “inaction” from the Illinois General Assembly, Gov. JB Pritzker is directing a state agency to put a hold on new agreements relating to an incentive program for data centers.

Just a week before the Route 66 Centennial celebrations began, the city of Springfield, Springfield Cardinals and other partners announced the renaming of the city's baseball field, from Hammons Field