Why Juneteenth Matters Beyond Celebration and Why It Took So Long to Reach Texas

Freedom for enslaved people in Texas was announced more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation...

Juneteenth, Civil Rights and More: Why June 19 Stands Out in History

On June 19, one of the most significant events in modern history is the end of slavery in the United...

Sunny Friday Gives Way to Storm Threat by Sunday

Friday morning starts mostly sunny and comfortable, with temperatures in the mid-60s and a light northwest...

Alton Police Begin Holiday Crackdown on Impaired and Unbuckled Drivers

ALTON - The Alton Police Department will begin an Independence Day traffic enforcement campaign June...

Man Charged After Toddler Overdoses on Fentanyl

ST. LOUIS – A man from St. Peters, Missouri, was charged with drug and gun crimes on Wednesday,...

Rep. Davidsmeyer Pushes IDOT Action After Greene County's Heinold Curve Crashes

GREENE COUNTY - After a series of accidents at the Heinold Curve on Old Route 67 in Greene County,...

Alton Pride Names 4 Scholarship Winners as Festival Plans Build

ALTON - Alton Pride has announced its four scholarship winners and encourages the community to suppor...

St. Louis Mayor Orders Youth Curfew in The Grove During Pride Weekend

ST. LOUIS - Mayor Cara Spencer on Thursday, June 18, 2026, ordered an overnight youth curfew in St....

Weekend Lane Closures on Westbound I-55/70 in St. Clair County Start June 20, 2026

MADISON – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced weekend lane closures...

Edwardsville Municipal Band to Perform ‘Dance the Night Away’ Concert at City Park

EDWARDSVILLE - The Edwardsville Municipal Band continues its summer concert season this Thursday, Jun...

Collinsville High Shines at 2026 Ken Page Awards

COLLINSVILLE - Collinsville High School’s production of “Between the Lines”...

Wood River Probe Leads To Early Morning Raid

WOOD RIVER - The Wood River Police Department said it recently concluded an undercover narcotics...

Dinoroarus Brings Prehistoric Fun to Saint Louis Zoo Starting June 19, 2026

ST. LOUIS — The Saint Louis Zoo will transport guests millions of years back in time starting...

St. Clair County Incident Ends With Three Arrests

BELLEVILLE - Three suspects were taken into custody after a report of a possible attempted...

Mississippi Earthtones Festival Hosts Reminder Call for Art - 3 Weeks From Deadline

ALTON - Organizers of the Mississippi Earthtones Festival are seeking an artist to desig...

Mayor Brandon Combs Declares Emergency After Charleston, Illinois, Storm Damage

CHARLESTON, IL. - Charleston officials began a storm relief food distribution at noon Thursday, Jun...

Plummer, Harriss draw standing-room-only crowd at Edwardsville town hall

EDWARDSVILLE – State Senators Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) and State Senator Erica Harriss...

Slusser Comments On Changes: Aging Hospital Costs Push Madison County Toward New Sites

EDWARDSVILLE/WOOD RIVER — The Madison County Board approved the purchase of five downtown...

Villa Rose Senior Living Community Shares Mission to Support Older Adults

BETHALTO - Villa Rose Senior Living Community is a completely unique independent living experience....

Cheap Household Aerosols Fueling a Dangerous Huffing Trend

Medical experts are warning about a dangerous trend known as “dusting” or “huffing,”...

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