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On May 10, 1869, the United States completed the First Transcontinental Railroad when the “Golden Spike” was driven at Promontory Summit, Utah. This was not simply a celebratory moment; it linked the country’s rail networks into a continuous line from the Atlantic to the Pacific. Travel times and shipping costs dropped sharply, which accelerated migration, commerce, and industrial growth. The railroad also had painful consequences, including the displacement of Indigenous communities

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 […]

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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 […]

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GLEN CARBON – Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois is pleased to celebrate the outstanding volunteers who earned awards at our annual Recognition of Excellence ceremony. These volunteers exemplify our mission of building girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place. President’s Award The President’s Award recognizes the efforts of a service unit team whose exemplary service in support of delivering the Girl Scout Leadership Experience surpassed

BETHALTO - Suzie Moore is passionate about helping her students learn. Moore teaches English language arts at Trimpe Middle School in the Bethalto Community Unit School District #8. This Teacher Appreciation Week, she is reflecting on the ways she tries to go above and beyond for students. “It is so amazing to know that I am making a difference in so many lives, no matter how small,” she said. “It is incredibly special when a past student reaches out with memories of ou

GODFREY — Lewis and Clark Community College’s Fire Science program, in partnership with the Illinois Regional Office of Education 40 (ROE 40), hosted “Burn ‘n’ Learn: Firefighting and STEM” recently at the college’s Bethalto Education Center, offering area educators a hands-on professional development experience connecting classroom concepts to real-world applications. Led by Fire Science Program Coordinator Ed Burnley and instructor Tanner Sweetman,

GRANITE CITY – A local sex offender faces his second charge in two weeks of failing to register with the Granite City Police Department. Jamel C. Jimmerson, 38, listed as homeless out of Madison, Ill., was charged on May 8, 2026 with his latest offense of unlawful failure to register as a sex offender, a Class 2 felony. As a sex offender who lacks a fixed address, Jimmerson allegedly failed to report in person on a weekly basis to the Granite City Police Chief on May 7, 2026, as required

GODFREY - Vitality Women’s Clinic works with individuals experiencing unplanned pregnancies. Their nurse manager, Amy Runyan, shared her story of faith and adoption. Vitality is a pro-life, faith-based clinic that provides free STI and pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, and additional resources for pregnant people and new parents. They do not refer for or perform abortions. Runyan emphasized that “compassion” leads the mission, and she is proud of the work they do. “I