EDWARDSVILLE — Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine announced Wednesday that a Granite City man has been sentenced to 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to stealing a car while two young girls were inside the vehicle. George Garcia-Flores, 22, received the sentence after pleading guilty Wednesday to Aggravated Vehicular Hijacking, a class X felony. The carjacking happened on July 17, 2025, outside a retail business in Granite City. The owner of the vehicle, an Infiniti
The Federal Aviation Administration announced Wednesday that it will reduce air traffic by 10% across 40 “high-volume” markets beginning Friday morning to maintain safety during the ongoing government shutdown.
We’ve always been wary of putting cops in schools. Putting cops in schools just means administrative issues (i.e., student discipline) get the law enforcement treatment, which turns misbehavior into criminal acts and generates exactly the sort of school cop overreactions you’d expect. Adding AI-assisted tech was never going to improve anything. Administrators were certainly told […]
Elton John was recently reunited with an important artifact from his illustrious career.Elton posted on Instagram a photo of himself and Alex Rodriguez, who owns the LA record store Record Safari and…
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ALTON - MustacheMarch4PD will host their annual food drive to commemorate Police Officer Blake Snyder’s birthday. From 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, community members can stop by Alton Physical Therapy to drop off food donations, toiletries, gift cards and cash. The donations will be distributed to local organizations. Tina Bennett with MM4PD explained that their goal is to honor Snyder, who was killed in the line of duty, and remember his selflessness. “If it’s
VENICE – State Senator Christopher Belt joined Governor JB Pritzker, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and leaders from across the Metro East region to break ground on a new grocery store in Venice as part of the Illinois Grocery Initiative — marking an important milestone in expanding access to fresh, affordable food for local residents. The groundbreaking represents a critical joint effort to revitalize the city, which was made possible through a $2.4
In the first election of Donald Trump's second term, voters make clear that they're unhappy with his energy policies — and they still care about climate action.
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Fair is thrilled to announce its first Grandstand act for the 2026 lineup: Country Music Powerhouse Lainey Wilson , who will perform on the Grandstand Stage on Saturday, August 15, 2026 . Wilson, one of country music’s most celebrated and respected stars, continues to take the world by storm. Adding to her monumental rise, Wilson will host the 2025 CMA Awards, where she is also tied as the most-nominated artist with six nods: Entertainer of the
Devo's Mark Mothersbaugh is featured on an upcoming new Yo Gabba Gabba! holiday album.A Very Awesome Yo Gabba Gabba! Christmas consists of songs from the children's series' past holiday specials, including "Make It Yourself"…
Inauguration ceremony
of Saint Louis University's 34th president, Edward Feser, Ph.D., d Wednesday, Nov. 5, at Chaifetz Arena. Photo courtesy of Sarah Conroy at Saint Louis University.
The Buttery Restaurant, a longtime South City dining staple known for its late night and early morning dining, has closed after decades of serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner to St. Louis.
ALTON - Community leaders came together in Alton to celebrate the grand opening of a new affordable housing development. On Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025, elected officials and community members gathered at the Alton Sunnybrook Affordable Housing Development at 767 Washington Avenue in Alton for speeches and a ribbon-cutting. Spearheaded by Dr. Ed Hightower, the development will provide 40 apartments for families earning at or below 60% of the Area Median Income, or $60,180 for a household of
After five seasons with the St. Louis Cardinals, veteran third baseman Nolan Arenado is "widely expected" to be traded this offseason, according to a report from ESPN Baseball Insider Jeff Passan.
WASHINGTON — Following major Democratic wins in local and state elections across the country on Election Day, top Democratic congressional leaders pushed for a meeting with the president to end the federal government shutdown, which on Wednesday became the longest in U.S. history at day 36. “The election results ought to send a much-needed bolt […]
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — Thomas Bailey, 53, of the 100 block of Upton Street in St. Louis, was identified as the pedestrian who died after being struck by a vehicle on the 7400 block of South Lindbergh Boulevard on Oct. 30, 2025. The St. Louis County Police Department responded to the crash at approximately 7:44 p.m. near Lemay Ferry Road. Officers found Bailey injured and transported him to a nearby hospital, where he later died from his injuries. The driver involved remained at the scene
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