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BRIGHTON — Riders, families, and BMX enthusiasts from across Illinois, Missouri, and neighboring states gathered at Brighton BMX on Saturday for one of the region’s most anticipated racing events of the season: the combined USA BMX Gold Cup Qualifier and Illinois State Qualifier. The event transformed the Brighton BMX facility into a hub of competition and community, drawing racers of all ages to the track and showcasing the growing popularity of BMX racing throughout the

It was a good weekend.Made it to the gym on Friday, got home, ate dinner, watched some TV, and went to bed early.Woke up the next morning not feeling so…

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TROY - The Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine Chamber of Commerce Foundation has announced its 2026 scholarship winners, awarding five local students $1,000 scholarships for academic achievement, leadership, community involvement and future goals. The recipients are Emilynn Graklanoff, Addison Mallette, Alexia Metcalf, Conner Martens and Xavier Carter. The foundation said the Chamber Foundation scholarship program is intended to support and encourage students as they continue their education and

Schedule for roll carts will be adjusted to accommodate Juneteenth observance on Friday, June 19, 2026.

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) issued the following statement following the Illinois General Assembly’s passage of the Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) state budget: “The spring legislative session has ended, and the FY27 budget ignores Illinois’ most pressing problems: out-of-control government spending and the rising cost of living. Instead of providing relief for families in my district, this budget adds $800 million in new taxes on various industries.

ALTON — Alton Police are investigating a shooting that left one adult woman dead and an adult man critically injured early Monday morning, June 1, 2026, inside a residence in the 3400 block of Milton Drive. The Alton Police Department said it received a 911 call at about 7:57 a.m. June 1, 2026, reporting that two people had been shot inside the home. Officers who responded found both victims suffering from severe injuries, according to police. Personnel from the Alton Fire Department

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The Alton Police Department is investigating a shooting that left one person dead and another injured Monday morning.

Here are some key retail and business openings and closings for the St. Louis area in May.

Davis joins the Mayor’s Office from SLDC, where he served as vice president of strategic partnerships and initiatives.

A St. Louis County man is accused of exposing himself inside a Maryland Heights restaurant.

SPRINGFIELD – I am pleased to see the state legislature conclude their work on time to pass a state budget for the new fiscal year beginning July 1. The Fiscal Year 2027 budget provides for a spending plan of $55.9 billion. It maintains stable funding for state government services and funds key state priorities for needs like K-12 education, MAP grants for college students, social and human services, nursing homes, public safety and Safety Net Hospitals while also acknowledging more could

CBP Commander-at-Large Gregory Bovino made that title literal by showing up wherever Trump needed trouble started. Once he had arrived far north of the southern border he was supposed to be patrolling, Bovino (and the people he was “commanding”) found themselves on the receiving end of several lawsuits. Not only did they find themselves on […]

CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul today applauded the General Assembly’s unanimous passage of his legislation to improve state programs serving victims of crime. “This legislation represents a package of reforms that will improve the vital services that support victims of crime on their path toward recovery,” Raoul said. “I remain committed to ensuring that crime victims receive appropriate resources and support, and I thank the members of our SASETA working

SPRINGFIELD–Today, Governor JB Pritzker issued the following statement following the passage of HB5295 to ensure that patient medical records related to safe, legal abortion care in Illinois remain private: “Since the overturning of Roe v. Wade, out-of-state entities have attempted to use every tool available to punish women who have sought abortions. The Reproductive Health Records Privacy Act is the most recent action Illinois is taking to ensure that patients retain full control

SPRINGFIELD – Over 600 Illinoisans rallied at the Illinois State Capitol today for the Illinois Environmental Council’s POWER Act Lobby Day and met with their legislators to urge passage of the POWER Act (SB4016/HB5513). This nation-leading legislation would enact guardrails to protect our water, energy, ratepayers, and frontline communities from data center impacts. Despite the bill’s overwhelming bipartisan popularity and voters' anxiety over data center developments, lawmakers

Terrence Tunstall was shot to death May 26 in the 1400 block of North 13th Street. Tunstall, 43, lived in St. Louis.

EDWARDSVILLE – Nominations are once again being accepted for the City’s long-running Green Thumb Awards program, which celebrates eye-catching displays in gardens, yards and landscaped areas in Edwardsville. And this year, the committee behind the awards is encouraging entries that incorporate red, white and blue hues in recognition of America’s 250th birthday. For more than 25 years, the Green Thumb Awards have offered an opportunity to put a spotlight on dazzling yards, gorgeou