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Pritzker Accuses Trump of Diverting $1.8 Billion to Allies and Jan. 6 Defendants

4 months 3 weeks ago
CHICAGO – Today, Donald Trump’s Department of Justice announced a $1.8 billion taxpayer fund for his allies, including January 6 insurrectionists, reaffirming this administration as the most corrupt in American history. While working Americans struggle with rising costs, Trump is using taxpayer dollars to reward loyalists, billionaire friends, and convicted criminals. In response, Governor JB Pritzker released the following statement: “Donald Trump is stealing

Join the Rockwood School District Team

4 months 3 weeks ago
SPONSORED – Dr. Curtis Cain, Superintendent and Mary LaPak, Chief Communications Officer of the Rockwood School District chat with Brittany K about some career opportunities with the district. Find out what type of positions they are hiring for and what kind of qualifications you need to be hired for these positions. Plus, learn just some [...]
Varkita Quinn

Win A Family 4-Pack Of Tickets To The All-New Carden Circus Spectacular!

4 months 3 weeks ago
HIGHLAND – Highland area families and circus fans have a chance to win four free tickets to the all-new Carden Circus Spectacular. Coming to the Madison County Fairgrounds at 2025 Park Hill Drive in Highland, the family-fun circus festivities are set for Thursday, May 28, 2026, starting at 7 p.m. General Manager Arline Carden said The circus is bringing its “all-new” show offerings for 2026, including a brand-new ringmaster, Rulito Videla. Carden said Videla’s act combines

May 16, 2025, Tornado Width Increased To 1.8 Miles By NWS, Widest In Region Since 1950

4 months 3 weeks ago
GRANITE CITY - After a year-long review of new ground survey data and aerial imagery, the National Weather Service office in St. Louis has updated its damage assessment of the May 16, 2025, tornado event in the St. Louis metropolitan area, concluding that two tornadoes occurred and that the primary tornado’s path was wider than previously reported. The NWS increased the reported width of the St. Louis tornado to 3,168 yards, or 1.8 miles, calling it the widest tornado in the region since

2 teens injured in shooting at Kiener Plaza overnight Monday

4 months 3 weeks ago
ST. LOUIS - Two teenagers were injured during an overnight gathering early Monday morning in Kiener Plaza. According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department (SLMPD), officers were notified shortly before 3 a.m. that two teenage boys, ages 17 and 19, were dropped off at a hospital after sustaining gunshot wounds to their legs. The [...]
Nick Gladney

Drivers Advised To Exercise Caution During Flash Flood Warnings

4 months 3 weeks ago
GRANITE CITY/GLEN CARBON — Drivers across the Metro East region received a brief break from Monday’s heavy rain Tuesday morning, but forecasters said more stormy weather is expected later in the day and evening, including the potential for thunderstorms, lightning, and hail. The Metro East, including the Granite City, Edwardsville, and Glen Carbon vicinities, saw difficult commute travel during Monday evening, May 18, 2026, depicted in the photos above and below. Heavy rainfall

Maryville Women's Lacrosse team reaches Final Four

4 months 3 weeks ago
The Maryville Women's Lacrosse Program has punched a ticket to the NCAA Division III Final 4 tournament for the first time in school history. Players and coaches are embracing the milestone while staying focused on the challenge ahead.
Martin Kilcoyne