ALTON - Alton Main Street proudly announces their lineup of regional musicians that have been booked to perform throughout the organization’s 2026 event season. Get ready to enjoy the sounds of live music floating through the air in historic Downtown Alton! Nine weeks of live bands have been scheduled for the Night Market on Broadway, which takes place every Thursday in June and July from 7:00-10:00 p.m. Offering a diverse mix of styles and sounds, there’s something for everyone
RALEIGH – Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 8 Special Agents arrested 41-year-old Justin D. Maloney of Raleigh, IL, for First Degree Murder (Class M Felony) following a homicide investigation conducted at the request of the Saline County Sheriff’s Office. On May 20, 2026, shortly after 9 p.m., the Saline County Sheriff's Office responded to a 911 call reference a residential burglary in progress at a residence on Chapel Road in Raleigh, IL. Upon
A surge in voluntary departure agreements in immigration courts is raising concerns that Trump administration tactics are unfairly pressuring immigrants into leaving the United States, even if they have a legal right to stay. Voluntary departures during the second Trump administration reached 89,494 cases as of May 1, according to a Stateline analysis of immigration […]
The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department is pushing for a new "drone as first responder" program that would deploy drones for emergencies and to provide aerial support before officers arrive on scene.
Optimistic people are not the ones who ignore problems. In many cases, they are the ones who notice problems clearly and still believe something can be done about them. That idea gets at the heart of the psychology of optimism. Optimism is often mistaken for cheerfulness, blind positivity, or a “good vibes only” attitude. But in psychology, optimism is something more practical. It is a general expectation that the future can turn out well, especially when effort, learning, and persistence
ALTON – For the 15th consecutive year, Simmons Hanly Conroy has renewed its platinum sponsorship of the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), reaffirming a partnership that has made the firm the nonprofit's longest-running corporate supporter. Simmons Hanly Conroy is widely recognized as one of the nation's largest mass torts firms and a leader in the legal representation of mesothelioma patients and their families. The renewed sponsorship reflects the firm's ongoing investment
Robots are being spotted at City Museum just in time for the VEX Robotics World Championship being held April 21-30 at the America's Center convention complex in St. Louis. These […]
Paul McCartney thinks Taylor Swift's global fame is similar to the level of superstardom he once experienced with The Beatles — though he wouldn't presume to give her any advice…
For more than 150 years, St. Louisans have entrusted the Missouri Historical Society with countless objects: photographs, diaries, home movies, clothing, books – items that future generations can turn in […]
The 1904 World’s Fair was a fascinating yet complex event that continues to evoke a range of emotions. It was grand and shameful. It was full of fun and full […]
St. Louis Public Schools plans to move forward with demolishing buildings even as one developer says it has failed to respond to his attempts to buy one of the schools.
A federal judge in Missouri has denied a request by AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP to compel several nonparty hospitals and health systems to comply with subpoenas in an ongoing lawsuit challenging Missouri’s 340B contract pharmacy law, ruling that the information sought…
The SLMPD announced a proposal on Tuesday to launch an Aerial Response Unit designed to strengthen emergency response capabilities, enhance officer safety, and support a broader regional collaboration focused on advancing public safety throughout the St. Louis area.
Missouri lawmakers spent part of this year’s legislative session arguing that the state should steer low-income families away from buying candy, soda and desserts with public benefits.
On May 26, one of the most far-reaching events in world history took place in 1896, when Tsar Nicholas II was crowned ruler of the Russian Empire in Moscow. At the time, the ceremony was meant to confirm the strength and continuity of one of the world’s largest monarchies. Instead, it became closely linked with the tensions that would later shake Russia and reshape much of the 20th century. Nicholas II would be the last Russian tsar, and his reign saw war, unrest, revolution, and the collapse
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