BELLEVILLE - The Belleville Police Department said it has received several reports of scam phone calls from people falsely claiming to be Capt. Keilbach, warning residents not to return the calls and instead contact the department directly at 618-234-1212. In the alert, the department said the calls are scams and are not associated with the Belleville Police Department. Many of the calls have come from phone numbers ending in 9734, though the department warned that scammers can
Poll everyone you can. Even the most MAGA never dreamed up this scenario. There’s no single-issue voter whose kink is “surely the people wanting green cards can get that done in their own countries.” Nope, this is Trump’s kink. This is a blatant attempt to juice the deportation numbers to soothe the throbbing bald skull […]
A new Paul Di'Anno live album has been announced to accompany the upcoming documentary about the late former Iron Maiden singer.The set, which was recorded in 2022 in Croatia, is…
EDWARDSVILLE/GLEN CARBON - The Glen-Ed Pantry is asking the community to help them help others. Earlier this month, the pantry held a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the beginning of construction on a new building. Executive Director Jane Ahasay said it’s “an exciting time” for the pantry and its volunteers as they prepare for the new facility, but she noted that they still need financial support to help them finish the project. “I’d like to be out of
WASHINGTON — A group of U.S. Senate Democrats has sent a letter to the head of the Congressional Budget Office, asking him to include outside projections for the cost of the Iran war in the agency’s official cost estimate. “The American people deserve to know the true costs of this conflict, and they deserve transparency […]
WASHINGTON — Following a dismissal of criminal charges the Trump administration lodged against Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the wrongly deported Maryland resident Thursday pressed a federal judge to prevent his removal to any country that is not Costa Rica, which has agreed to accept him as a refugee. The filing in the federal District Court for […]
The Missouri Department of Transportation has planned a public meeting for its Woodson Road conceptual study. The meeting will be held from 4-6 p.m. June 11 at the Woodson Terrace Community Center, 4301 Calvert Ave.
EDWARDSVILLE – The Edwardsville Police Department issued numerous citations and made one impaired driving arrest as part of the recently concluded Memorial Day enforcement campaign. This effort took place from May 15-26, 2026 in addition to the department’s normal duties. This annual campaign is aimed at increasing seat belt use and keeping roads safe during one of the busiest travel periods of the year. It resulted in one impaired driving arrest, six speeding citations, four seat
ALTON - Michael H. Holliday Jr., regarded as one of the best bowlers to ever come out of the region, is being remembered by friends and family for his smile and kindness. He died Saturday, May 16, 2026, at his residence. He was 57 years old. Michael "Doc" Holliday Sr., a Madison County Board member, is Michael Holliday Jr.'s father. Michael Holliday, Sr., was elected to the Madison County Board District 8 in 1998. Holliday was the son of Michael “Doc” Holliday Sr. and Priscilla Hollida
SPRINGFIELD — Today, Governor JB Pritzker issued the following statement following the passage of SB714 and HB4273 to protect homeowners and drivers from unfair insurance hikes: "Today, the Illinois General Assembly passed SB714 and HB4273, an important step in our efforts to make insurance markets in Illinois more transparent and equitable for consumers. Too many families have dealt with unexplained, unfair insurance price hikes on their homes and cars, so this legislation helps protect
Recovering Emotionally After a Tough Conversation Difficult conversations are rarely comfortable but are often necessary. Whether it’s setting a boundary, addressing a misunderstanding, or confronting a bigger issue, avoiding the conversation can sometimes make things worse. While these moments can create anxiety and even physical stress, approaching them with clarity and intention can strengthen relationships rather than damage them. Here’s what to know about why difficult
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois lawmakers today passed sweeping auto insurance reforms that would give state regulators the power to challenge excessive rate hikes for the first time, ending Illinois’ status as one of only two states without such authority. Senate Bill 714, championed by Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias, cleared the General Assembly after Illinois drivers were hit with an 18 percent rate increase in 2024 – among the steepest in the nation – while insurers
U.S. World Report’s 2026-2027 Names Florssant One of U.S. Best Places to Live I This year, Florissant, Missouri ranked in the top 20% of best places to live in the U.S. and the 152ndbest place to live in the country out of more than 850 cities evaluated. Florissant, MO named in U.S. News & […]
ST. LOUIS COUNTY - A second suspect has been charged in the April 2026 fatal shooting of a Steak ’n Shake employee in north St. Louis County, prosecutors said Wednesday, May 27, 2026. The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office on May 27, 2026, charged Torriono Baker, 22, of the 2300 block of Kingsford Drive in St. Louis, with first-degree murder, three counts of armed criminal action, first-degree assault, and unlawful use of a weapon in the April 8 shooting at the Steak
The Trump administration wants the U.S. Supreme Court to empower states to review their voter rolls for noncitizens just days before elections, a change that voting rights advocates say would risk disenfranchising Americans. The U.S. Department of Justice asked the Supreme Court on Tuesday to wade into a legal fight between the Republican National Committee and […]
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