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St. Clair County 2026 Primary Elections Preview

4 months 2 weeks ago
BELLEVILLE – St. Clair County voters face a somewhat light ballot this election cycle, with only one contested county-level race set for the March 17, 2026 primaries. Contested Race For County Sheriff The only contested primary race facing St. Clair County voters this election is the race for County Sheriff. Incumbent Sheriff Richard “Rick” Watson faces challenger Edgar Ellis in the Democratic primary race for sheriff. With no Republican candidates having filed, the nomine

Gunshot Victim Identified In Belleville Shooting

4 months 2 weeks ago
BELLEVILLE - The victim in the tragic shooting situation that evolved at 3:50 p.m. on Sunday, March 15, 2026, in the 5800 block of Belleville Crossing has been identified by the St. Clair County Coroner's Office as Montavion Conrad, 20, of Belleville. The shooting victim was pronounced dead at 4:17 p.m. on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at Belleville Memorial Hospital. Upon arrival, Belleville Police officers said they located a 20-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound.

Madison County 2026 Primaries Include Contested Races, Ballot Questions

4 months 2 weeks ago
EDWARDSVILLE – With the March 17, 2026 primary elections just around the corner, here’s one last look at the key county-wide races and ballot questions for Madison County voters. Contested Races In the Republican primary race for Madison County Clerk, Kurt Prenzler is challenging incumbent Linda Andreas. The party’s chosen nominee will go on to face Democrat Rachelle Bauerle in the general election on Nov. 3, 2026. Two incumbents on the County Board are facing challengers

EF-1 Tornado Hits New Athens Causing Structural Damage

4 months 2 weeks ago
NEW ATHENS - The National Weather Service in St. Louis said an EF-1 tornado struck New Athens in St. Clair County on Sunday evening, March 15, 2026. An EF-1 tornado has wind speeds between 86 mph and 110 mph. Matt Beitscher, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in St. Louis, said the tornado that caused some significant damage was "a weak EF-1 tornado with peak winds of 90 mph touched down just west of New Athens, Illinois at 5:47 pm on March 15, 2026 and caused damage to a few structure

Turns Out The DOGE Bros Who Killed Humanities Grants Are Kinda Sensitive About It

4 months 2 weeks ago
Much of last week I had been working on a different article than the one this became. The American Historical Association, the Modern Language Association, and the American Council of Learned Societies — all plaintiffs in a lawsuit against the National Endowment for the Humanities over DOGE’s mass grant cancellations — had uploaded the full […]
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Free Health Screening Available in Alton for Adults At Upcoming Event

4 months 2 weeks ago
ALTON - A free community health screening offering take-home colorectal cancer tests and other screenings for adults is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 21, 2026, at the Church of the Living God, 101 W. Elm St., in Alton. The event is being conducted in recognition of Colorectal Awareness Month. Services offered will include colorectal cancer take-home tests, health education materials, a prostate cancer blood test, and blood pressure screening. "Too many are dying at a young

“The Enigmatist” at the Rep until April 5

4 months 2 weeks ago

“The Enigmatist” at The Rep’s Will Stretch Your Brain and Boggle Your Mind                           by Pat Lindsey An evening with David Kwong, “The Enigmatist,” is a rigorous workout in brain gymnastics. Kwong is super smart and his brilliance lights up the stage and dazzles the audience for two mind-boggling hours. Before I witnessed his genius […]

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Variety St. Louis set to host annual Believe Gala

4 months 2 weeks ago
ST. LOUIS - Variety the Children's Charity of St. Louis will host its annual Believe Gala on Saturday, April 18, at the Ritz-Carlton in Clayton. The gala, themed "Stories of Possibility," serves as a fundraiser for families across the bi-state area who are caring for children with special needs. Proceeds from the event are used [...]
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Who is on the Ballot for the Illinois Legislative Primary?

4 months 2 weeks ago
ILLINOIS - The Illinois primary is scheduled for Tuesday, March 17, 2026. Here are the legislative races that are on the ballot. The Illinois Senate 56th District is currently represented by Republican Erica Harriss. Two Democrats are on the primary ballot to see who will challenge her during the general election on Nov. 3, 2026. Marsie Geldert-Murphey will face Kevin Hall . You can click here to read more about their platforms. The Illinois 15th Congressional District is currently