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Stillwater Senior Living Female Athlete Of The Month: Charlee Schwaller Leads Granite In Scoring

4 months 2 weeks ago
GRANITE CITY - Charlee Schwaller is one of the key players for the girls' soccer team at Granite City High School, and the junior striker is also the leading scorer for the Warriors as the season is ready to turn into the stretch drive. In a 3-1 loss to Edwardsville on April 23, 2026, at Gene Baker Field, Schwaller had the Warriors' lone goal, but it was a spectacular one, indeed, as her shot deflected off the far post and into the net from distance to give Granite a much-deserved goal, a reward

Local Woman Shares Alpha-Gal Syndrome Story, Advocates for More Education

4 months 2 weeks ago
GODFREY - A local Godfrey resident didn’t think much about it when she discovered a tick bite after sleeping in bed with her dog. Except then she started getting sick. With annual bloodwork coming up and more symptoms appearing every day, the woman, who asked to remain anonymous, called her doctor about testing for tickborne illnesses. It was an “eye roll” moment to even ask, she said, but when the tests came back, both she and her doctor were shocked with the diagnosis:

Senator Harriss and Senator Rezin Push to Protect Kids in the Digital Age

4 months 2 weeks ago
Press conference can be found here or on the BlueRoom Stream: https://youtu.be/5ofi7zRj6rc Springfield, IL — Senate Deputy Minority Leader Sue Rezin (R-Morris) and State Senator Erica Harriss (R-Glen Carbon) recently unveiled a legislative package aimed at strengthening protections for children online by addressing social media harms, sexual exploitation, and minors’ access to adult content. The legislative package is designed to put stronger safeguards in place for children

Two Alton Men Charged in Locust Street Shooting

4 months 2 weeks ago
ALTON — Two Alton men have been charged in connection with a Wednesday, April 22, 2026, shooting in the 2200 block of Locust Street in Alton, after investigators presented the case to the Madison County State’s Attorney’s Office and arrest warrants were signed, police said. Anthony L. Shanklin, a 34-year-old male from Alton, and Samuel J. Chatman, a 31-year-old male from Alton, have each been charged with the following offenses: • Count I: Attempted First Degree Murder

Granite City Armed Robbery Suspect In Custody

4 months 2 weeks ago
GRANITE CITY – A Granite City man accused of robbing someone while armed with a knife has been detained on a major felony charge in Madison County. Donald E. Pleasant III, 28, of Granite City, was charged on April 24, 2026 with one count of armed robbery, a Class X felony. Pleasant allegedly knowingly stole a cross body bag containing personal items from another person by threatening the use of force while armed with a knife on April 23, 2026. A petition to deny Pleasant’s pretrial

Celebrate Chinese Culture Days at the Missouri Botanical Garden

4 months 2 weeks ago
ST. LOUIS- Min Liu, Chinese Culture Education and Services Board Member, shares some insight into a bit of Chinese history and how much more you can learn and experience this weekend. The Missouri Botanical Garden celebrates Chinese Culture Days with cultural performances, music, art, and history. Plus, you can enjoy authentic Chinese cuisine. A Featured [...]

East Alton Fire Department to Host BBQ Fundraiser

4 months 2 weeks ago
EAST ALTON - The East Alton Fire Department will host their inaugural spring barbecue and clay shoot fundraiser. On Saturday, May 2, 2026, community members can stop by the East Alton American Legion Post #794 for the event. Eight teams will participate in the clay shoot earlier in the day, and then the general public can join the fun at 3 p.m. at the legion, where you can enjoy the department’s “nearly famous” barbecue and several raffles. Cabin Fever will play from

New delay looms for Homeland Security funding as US House GOP blocks vote

4 months 2 weeks ago
WASHINGTON — U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson wants to make changes to a Senate-passed bill that would end the shutdown at the Department of Homeland Security, a move that will further delay funding and prolong the stalemate that began in mid-February.  The holdup could again interrupt paychecks for workers at the Transportation Security Administration and […]
Jennifer Shutt