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A spell of brief but intense cold — and potentially a bit of snow — is expected to sweep through St. Louis this weekend.

CAHOKIA HEIGHTS, Ill. — A man was shot and killed late Friday night in Cahokia Heights, prompting a Major Case Squad investigation. Cahokia Heights police were called around 9:11 p.m. to the 3900 block of Walnut Street, where they found a 67-year-old man with an apparent gunshot wound. He was taken to a nearby hospital, [...]

CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined a bipartisan letter, signed by 44 states, to congressional leaders requesting additional funding for the security of federal judges, who are increasingly facing threats and hostile incidents targeting them, their families and courthouse staff. “The safety and independence of our judiciary is vital to democracy,” Raoul said. “Threats against federal judges have more than doubled in recent years. Judges and their families should

MADISON COUNTY — Several children will officially join their forever families on Friday, December 19, during a joyful adoption day ceremony at the Madison County Courthouse. Among the most meaningful moments of the day will be the adoption of four brothers who will remain together, joining a relative who stepped forward to keep the siblings united. This year’s celebration also serves as a significant milestone for Attorney Tom Benedick, who will participate in his final adoption docke

GLEN CARBON — Students at Father McGivney Catholic High School are spreading holiday cheer by providing Christmas gifts for local families in need through the schoolwide “Change a Child’s Christmas” project. Led by McGivney’s Chapter of the National Honor Society, the initiative partnered with Brightpoint, a community organization in Granite City, Illinois. Each of the school’s 16 Houses sponsored a local family, raising a total of $9,000 to purchase gifts an

ALTON - It won’t be long before the iconic American Bald Eagles return to their winter homes in southwest Illinois so make plans now to take your winter eagle watching adventure to the next level with a guided eagle watching shuttle tour available in Alton starting Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026. Every January, experts anticipate as many as 1,000 bald eagles will migrate to the area reclaiming their winter roosts along the Meeting of the Great Rivers National Scenic Byway just outside St. Louis

EDWARDSVILLE — The Edwardsville Rotary Club honored Maya Hatch as the Student of the Month for December 2025. The recognition took place recently at Edwardsville High School, where Hatch was acknowledged for her achievements. The presentation included Edwardsville High School teacher Emily Brown of the World Language Department, Edwardsville Rotarian Monica Snook, and Edwardsville Rotary President Kai Redmon. Hatch was recognized in the presence of these community members and school representatives

WOOD RIVER – Midwest Members Credit Union is proud to sponsor the “Oiler of the Month” program at EAWR High School. A Senior student is selected each month by members of EAWR faculty. Each student is awarded a certificate and a Subway gift card. The Seniors selected each month will have the opportunity to compete for a $1,000.00 “Oiler of the Year” scholarship at the end of the school year. December's winner is Brooklyn Ruot. Brooklyn is a Senior at EAWR and is

ST. LOUIS — Time is critical for patients this December. The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply steady over the busy holiday season. Types O positive, O negative, and B negative blood donors are especially needed now and in the coming weeks. During the winter months, the chance of severe winter weather can compound an already challenging time for donors to be able to come out and give. In fact, last week’s

Karen Budd-Falen’s family ranching operation agreed to sell water rights to the company developing the controversial Nevada lithium project.

Bill McClellan writes: Left to my own devices, I would drink a quart of the stuff in a single sitting.