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SUMMERFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced a long-term detour on Highway 50 in St. Clair and Clinton counties for bridge repairs. The closure affects Highway 50 in both directions from approximately 2.4 miles east of Lebanon, near Summerfield in St. Clair County, to Illinois 160 in Clinton County. The detour is needed to complete necessary bridge repairs over Summerfield Road and is expected to remain in place through fall 2026. Detour routes: Eastbound Highway 50 traffic will be detoured onto Old Highway 50 at the split with Highway 50. Traffic will continue east along Old Highway 50 to Illinois 160, then north on Illinois 160 to rejoin Highway 50. Westbound Highway 50 traffic will be detoured at Illinois 160, heading south to the intersection with Old Highway 50, then west on Old Highway 50 to return to Highway 50. Motorists should expect delays and are encouraged to use alternate routes during this closure. Drivers are urged

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Scientists are pushing the limits of research in the Polar regions, where the extreme cold, high winds and months of darkness make it one of the harshest environments.

Fleetwood Mac founder Mick Fleetwood made a special appearance Saturday night at the second annual Maui Music and Food Experience.The two-day event took place Friday and Saturday at the Hyatt Regency Maui Resort…

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ST. LOUIS COUNTY - St. Louis County police are investigating a homicide that occurred Sunday afternoon in the 200 block of Carrington Lane. Officers from the South County Precinct responded at 4:28 p.m. Aug. 17, 2025, to a report of a stabbing. Upon arrival, they found an adult male suffering from life-threatening stab wounds. The victim was transported to a nearby hospital but later died from his injuries. The deceased has been identified as 39-year-old Derrick Merit, a resident of the 200 block of Carrington Lane in St. Louis. A 15-year-old suspect was taken into custody and is being held by St. Louis County Family Court on charges of second-degree murder and armed criminal action. The St. Louis County Police Department Bureau of Crimes Against Persons is leading the ongoing investigation.

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Other critics of the practice raise concerns about environmental risks.

Michael Jackson and Seth Blazedel were charged after allegedly stealing $1,280 of merchandise from a Menards store in St. Ann, with Jackson fleeing the scene in a Honda minivan and Blazedel being arrested the same day.

ALTON - Rosetta Brown announced her candidacy for Illinois State Representative in District 111, signaling her intention to represent the district at the state level. The announcement was made recently on her newly created Facebook page, "Rosetta 'Rosie' Brown candidate for Illinois State Representative." Brown is presently an Alton Alderwoman for Ward 4. Brown said her mission is to bring a unified approach to the district, which includes cities such as Alton, East Alton, Godfrey, Bethalto, and Wood River, and more. “My experience that I have gained from being an alderwoman has given me the passion to continue to listen to the people, their needs, and respond to their needs,” Brown said. She emphasized her goal to ensure fairness across the cities in District 111, noting that while some cities are flourishing, others are not. “I want to make it fair across the board, fighting for all," she said. Her campaign platform will focus on economic revitalization

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A 15-year-old is behind bars following a fatal stabbing that happened in the Lemay neighborhood.

The shooting happened about 4:50 p.m. Sunday in the 1500 block of South 10th Street.

GODFREY - As the school year starts, a local pediatric nurse practitioner shares her tips on how to make the back-to-school season seamless for you and your kiddo. Lori Balchik, APRN, works in Godfrey at OSF Medical Group. In a recent interview on “Our Daily Show!” with CJ Nasello , she spoke about how to handle bullying, allergies and other concerns as kids return to school, and she reminded parents that providers like her are in your corner. “You’re not parenting alone. Everybody is doing this as a community, and we’re all together,” Balchik said. “Take it in stride. All of us providers are there for you.” Balchik encouraged caregivers to schedule their kids’ well exams and sports physicals several weeks in advance. She suggested talking to your kids about appropriate touch and inappropriate touch and describing what will happen at a physical in order to minimize anxiety. She also noted that several immunizations

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EDWARDSVILLE - Here are the next round of featured artists for the upcoming Edwardsville Arts Fair at Edwardsville City Park on Sept. 26-28, 2025. Today, the featured artists are Greg Kluempers, Yuliya and Ari Wolf and Brian Viamontes. Artist #1: Greg Kluempers Medium: Photography Artist Statement: "My work explores the relationship of light, textures, and forms captured during my journeys of discovery. I have no qualms with adding or deleting features to complete the story of the photograph." - Kluempers said. Website Artist #2: Yuliya & Ari Wolf – Wolf Leathers Medium: Textiles Artist Statement: "My work stems from a passion for leather and color. Oil-tanned leather gets tanned in batches called 'mills.' In a mill, a handful of hides will get rejected for not meeting required specifications from the buyer. My process starts with these rejected hides. Thousands of hides gather, from which colorful hides from different mills are pulled specifically

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New York’s Ellis Island was once the biggest immigrant processing station in the country, and now a whole other type of foreigner will be taking over the historic site.Rock &…

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Incident took place about 4:30 p.m. Sunday in the 200 block of Carrington Lane.

Few areas of law have lately been as relevant, and the focus of so much dispute, as preliminary injunctive relief. Because the subject has come up so many times already, and is inevitably bound to come up again in the near future, this post takes a moment to discuss what is meant by preliminary injunctive […]

JERSEYVILLE – When the Illinois Treasurer’s Office announced the winners of the 2025 statewide “Cream of the Crop” photo contest , JCHS Sophomore Hope Lybarger didn’t expect to see her name on the list. After securing third place in the 11-14 age bracket and a $250 scholarship, she’s encouraging others to take a chance like she did. “I was incredibly surprised,” Lybarger said. “I didn't think my picture would win at all, so when I learned that I placed third, I was very shocked.” Lybarger’s winning entry, titled “Evening Snack,” depicts her grandparents’ 14-year-old Belgian Draft horse named Charlotte snacking on some hay. Lybarger said she was simply looking for something on the farm that would capture people’s attention – and Charlotte clearly got the attention of the contest judges. Photography is a growing area of interest for Lybarger, who has been practicing her craft since last

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Zoo staff hope their story can raise awareness about the devastation wrought by the illegal wildlife trade.

Eddie Gaedel, who stood 3'7" tall, holds the grand distinction of being the shortest Major League player in history. The stunt was orchestrated by Bill Veeck, the St. Louis Browns owner who was known for grabbing headlines and manufacturing spectacle.