SPRINGFIELD – To help Illinois seniors stay in their homes and ease the burden of rising property taxes, State Senator Harriss (56th-Glen Carbon) helped pass a plan to expand Illinois’ property tax relief program for older homeowners. "One of the top issues I hear when meeting with senior citizen is the need for property tax relief. As a direct result of these conversations and concerns, I have worked each year since I was elected to draft and submit bill language to do just that,"
EDWARDSVILLE – Charges have been filed against two people allegedly seen on video stealing tools from an Edwardsville church before listing them for sale on Facebook Marketplace. Bartholomew Johnson, 42, of Madison, Ill., and April D. Respalie, 43, listed as homeless out of Granite City, were both charged on Nov. 5, 2025 with one count each of burglary (both Class 1 felonies) and theft (both Class 3 felonies). On Oct. 31, 2025, the two allegedly knowingly and without authority entered
ALTON – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced lane restrictions will be encountered on northbound US 67, entering Illinois, beginning Wednesday, November 12 at 7:30 a.m., weather permitting. The right lane will be closed to allow IDOT District 8 Operations forces to perform emergency bridge deck patching on the Clark Bridge. All lanes are expected to re-open by 3:30 p.m. on Friday, November 14. Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips
ALTON – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced lane restrictions will be encountered on northbound US 67, entering Illinois, beginning Wednesday, November 12 at 7:30 a.m., weather permitting. The right lane will be closed to allow IDOT District 8 Operations forces to perform emergency bridge deck patching on the Clark Bridge. All lanes are expected to re-open by 3:30 p.m. on Friday, November 14. Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips
On Friday it was announced that my alma mater, Cornell, had caved to the Trump administration and agreed to a “deal” the federal government had offered them to get back the funding it had illegally cut off from Cornell as part of its authoritarian efforts to bully top universities into submission. This capitulation came just […]
Graham Nash has announced his first shows of 2026.The new tour kicks off April 4 in Lansdowne, Pennsylvania, with stops in Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Maryland, South Carolina and…
State Rep. Travis Weaver is opposed to the use of Central Illinois tax dollars to bail out Chicago Transit, and has expressed disappointment at the lack of action taken to address operational problems and fare increases, while also opposing the cost of the energy bill for consumers.
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS — The Fairview Heights Police Department recently celebrated the graduation of its latest Citizens Police Academy class after a 10-week program designed to educate participants about law enforcement operations. The academy provided attendees with hands-on experiences, including training in firearms, patrol procedures, and other aspects of police work. Throughout the program, the Fairview Heights Police Department said participants engaged in activities aimed
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS — The Fairview Heights Police Department recently celebrated the graduation of its latest Citizens Police Academy class after a 10-week program designed to educate participants about law enforcement operations. The academy provided attendees with hands-on experiences, including training in firearms, patrol procedures, and other aspects of police work. Throughout the program, the Fairview Heights Police Department said participants engaged in activities aimed
ALTON — A resolution to eliminate late-night liquor licenses in Alton has moved forward to the City Council for consideration following a contentious Committee of the Whole meeting on Monday, Nov. 10, 2025 . The proposal, which would end liquor sales past 1 a.m. in downtown Alton, was met with mixed reactions from community members who voiced both opposition and support. The late-night bar resolution passed the committee with a 5-2 vote and is scheduled for City Council approval on Wednesday,
ALTON — A resolution to eliminate late-night liquor licenses in Alton has moved forward to the City Council for consideration following a contentious Committee of the Whole meeting on Monday, Nov. 10, 2025 . The proposal, which would end liquor sales past 1 a.m. in downtown Alton, was met with mixed reactions from community members who voiced both opposition and support. The late-night bar resolution passed the committee with a 5-2 vote and is scheduled for City Council approval on Wednesday,
NEW YORK, N.Y.– ByHeart External Link Disclaimer , a next-generation baby nutrition company, announced today that, out of an abundance of caution, it has chosen to voluntarily recall two batches of ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula following notification from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of a broader ongoing investigation into a recent outbreak of infant botulism. Infant botulism is a rare but potentially fatal illness that presents a serious threat to the health o
NEW YORK, N.Y.– ByHeart External Link Disclaimer , a next-generation baby nutrition company, announced today that, out of an abundance of caution, it has chosen to voluntarily recall two batches of ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula following notification from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of a broader ongoing investigation into a recent outbreak of infant botulism. Infant botulism is a rare but potentially fatal illness that presents a serious threat to the health o
Heart's Nancy Wilson is set to appear on a new podcast from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.The Music Makes Us podcast, premiering Nov. 18, will be hosted by…
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