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Westbound I-64 In East St. Louis To Fully Close Aug. 14, 2026, For Bridge Repairs
2 minutes ago
EAST ST. LOUIS – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced a full closure of westbound Interstate 64 between I-255 and 18th Street in St. Clair County beginning at 9 p.m...[Read More]
The Cannaisseur Dispensary Announces Grand Opening and Ribbon-Cutting Celebration
15 minutes ago
WOOD RIVER — The wait is almost over. The Cannaisseur Dispensary will celebrate its grand opening and official ribbon cutting on Friday, August 7, 2026, at 40 E. Ferguson Ave. in downtown...[Read More]
Madison County Deputies Issue 26 Speeding Citations in July 2026
3 hours ago
EDWARDSVILLE - The Madison County Sheriff’s Office said it issued 26 speeding citations during a July 2026 traffic safety campaign in Madison County, Illinois, part of a broader speed...[Read More]
Founders Week, Rock the Hops Headline Packed Weekend of Riverbend Events
4 hours ago
Founders Week, Rock the Hops Lead Weekend Events Around the Riverbend From community celebrations and live music to markets, movies, crafts and family activities, the Riverbend area has a busy weekend...[Read More]
Accident Reconstruction Underway In Fatal Crash
4 hours ago
ST. LOUIS - Accident Reconstruction investigators are examining a fatal two-vehicle crash in St. Louis’ Kingsway East neighborhood that killed one person and injured four others Tuesday evening,...[Read More]
OSF Opens New Wood River Primary Care Clinic
4 hours ago
WOOD RIVER - OSF Medical Group has opened a new primary care facility in Wood River, and Dr. Isha McConkey and Lisa Reid, APRN, can’t wait to provide care for you and your family. Located...[Read More]
August 5 in History: Nuclear Test Ban Treaty and Curiosity’s Mars Landing
6 hours ago
On August 5, 1963, the United States, the Soviet Union, and the United Kingdom signed the Partial Nuclear Test Ban Treaty in Moscow, a major step in easing Cold War tensions. The agreement banned nuclea...[Read More]
Illinois State Police Take Juvenile Into Custody As Part Of Homicide Investigation
22 hours ago
EAST ST. LOUIS - A 15-year-old was taken into custody in connection with a homicide investigation after a body was found in the roadway late Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, in East St. Louis, according to Illinois...[Read More]
EMA Director Announces Retirement from Madison County After Four Years Leading Department
August 4 2026 at 1:04 PM
EDWARDSVILLE — Madison County Emergency Management Agency Director Fred Patterson announced Monday that he will retire Friday, bringing to a close four years of leading the county’s emergency...[Read More]
Vehicle Slams Into Edwardsville Store and Police Squad Car
August 4 2026 at 12:52 PM
EDWARDSVILLE - A vehicle crashed into a closed Honey Baked Ham Seasonal Store and struck an Edwardsville Police Department squad car Tuesday morning in the 1500 block of Troy Road in Edwardsville, leaving...[Read More]
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