Pedestrian Dies After Train Strike Near Godfrey Crossing

GODFREY — A pedestrian died early Saturday after being struck by a train in Godfrey, the Madison...

Major Case Squad Investigates Fatal Shooting Of 17-year-old In Cahokia Heights

CAHOKIA HEIGHTS — The Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis was activated Saturday, Sept. 5,...

Local Trainer Explains How Mental Health First Aid Can Empower People to Help Each Other

ALTON - On two recent episodes of “According to Jama and Nikki,” the hosts welcomed Isaa...

Alton Native: Retiring Police Chief Michael Fillback Leaves Legacy Of Leadership In Edwardsville

EDWARDSVILLE — Edwardsville Police Chief Michael Fillback will retire Oct. 2, 2026, after 3...

Vitality Women's Clinic Partners with OSF OnCall to Remove Healthcare Barriers

GODFREY - OSF OnCall and Vitality Women’s Clinic have teamed up to provide free support to...

Alton Speaker Series Opens With Solar Energy Discussion

ALTON - The first of the Fall 2026 Piasa Palisades Group Speaker’s Series will be held on Septembe...

SIUE University Museum Awarded Federal Grant From The Institute For Museum And Library Services

EDWARDSVILLE - SIUE, the College of Arts and Sciences and the University Museum proudly announce...

CHS Alumnus Bryan Kitley Gives Back to School Community With New Scholarship and Support for Diamonds for Kahoks

COLLINSVILLE - Collinsville High School graduate Bryan Kitley ('74) is giving back to the Kahok communit...

Budzinski, Pappas, Krishnamoorthi Lead Letter Urging USPS to Revoke Rule Codifying Mail-in Voting Executive Order 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01)...

Godfrey Man Sentenced to 8 Years After Guilty Plea in Calhoun County Sexual Abuse Case

HARDIN — Tommy R. Thompson, 38, of Godfrey, Illinois, pleaded guilty June 30 to the amended offens...

Illinois State Police Troop 8 Announces August DUI Patrol Enforcement Results

COLLINSVILLE — Illinois State Police Troop 8 issued 29 citations and arrests during a roadside...

Madison County Courts Partner With SIU Medicine To Train Residents For Behavioral Health Careers

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — For 17 Madison County residents, the Problem Solving Court has becom...

Bethalto Homecoming to Run Through the Weekend

BETHALTO - The 107th annual Bethalto Homecoming kicks off this weekend and promises several days...

Murder Charges Filed After Cahokia Heights Bar Shooting

CAHOKIA HEIGHTS — Authorities filed first-degree murder and weapons charges Wednesday, Sept....

Alton Amphitheater Announces Free 2026 Pop-Up Concert Series with Live Music, Local Food and Riverfront Views

ALTON - This September, the Alton Amphitheater is inviting the community to slow down, gather with...

Hardin Man Sentenced To 10 Years For Tool Theft

HARDIN — Donald G. Dawson, 57, of Hardin, was sentenced Aug. 5, 2026, to 10 years in the Illinois...

Godfrey Group Looking Into Data Center Regulations

GODFREY – Godfrey officials are preparing to take action on data centers as they research ho...

Aurora Younger Cares About Her Community at Alton High School

ALTON - Aurora Younger loves music and volunteering. For her dedication, Aurora Younger is a...

Gabriel Jinks is Asset at Alton High School

ALTON - Gabriel Jinks makes a difference at his school. For his hard work, Gabriel Jinks is ...

Sept. 4 in Music History: Beatles Record ‘Love Me Do,’ Kelly Clarkson Wins ‘American Idol’

This Day in Music History: Sept. 4 On Sept. 4, 1962, the Beatles returned to EMI Studios in London...

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