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SPRINGFIELD — Jim Edgar, the two-term Republican governor who led Illinois through much of the 1990s with a steady focus on fiscal responsibility and bipartisan cooperation, died Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025. He was 79. Edgar died in Springfield after suffering complications from treatment for pancreatic cancer, a diagnosis he received in January, according to friends and associates. His family released a statement saying, “It is with heavy hearts we share the news that our beloved husband, father and grandfather Jim Edgar passed away this morning in Springfield from complications related to treatment for pancreatic cancer. We are deeply grateful for the love, support and kindness so many have shown to Jim and our family over these last several months.” Edgar was known for his reserved demeanor and meticulous attention to fiscal matters. He was born in Vinita, Okla., and raised in Charleston, IL. He is remembered as one of the state’s most popular governors, providing

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MADISON COUNTY - The Madison County Sheriff’s Office held a retirement ceremony today to honor Sgt. Darren Onwiler, who concluded a 20-year career in law enforcement. Sgt. Onwiler began his service with the department in 2005 and retired after serving in several roles, including Community-Oriented Policing (C.O.P.) officer, K-9 handler, Taser instructor, and member of the Court Security Division. In 2019, Onwiler was promoted to sergeant and assigned to the Court Security Division, where he remained until his retirement. The recent retirement ceremony took place at the Madison County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Jeff Connor expressed gratitude for Onwiler’s service, and said, “Sgt. Onwiler, we thank you for your 20 years of service and congratulate you on your retirement.”

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A Florissant man will appear before a judge in Franklin County Circuit Court on Monday for allegedly attacking someone with a small sledgehammer over the weekend.

COLLINSVILLE - Collinsville parents Megan and Zack Atchison are facing an uncertain medical journey after their son, Maverick, stopped eating on Sept. 1, 2025. Initially suspecting reflux or colic, the family sought care at Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital in St. Louis, where a series of tests and procedures revealed a complex and unresolved condition. Maverick underwent MRIs, scopes through his nose, chest and brain X-rays, and surgery to remove extra tissue in his throat. Doctors also placed a nasogastric tube to assist with feeding, conducted a brain scan to rule out mini seizures, performed extensive bloodwork, and sent stool samples to California to test for botulism. Additional support included oxygen therapy to protect his lungs and the insertion of a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC). As Maverick approaches 15 days in the pediatric intensive care unit, his condition remains stable but uncertain. The family acknowledges the medical team’s ongoing efforts

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On This Day, September 15, 1979…On its second week on the chart, Led Zeppelin's In Through the Out Door landed at #1 on the Billboard Albums chart, their sixth U.S. chart topper. The album spent…

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As a reminder, I’m on the board at Bluesky, which means you should consider me extremely biased, even as this article isn’t really about Bluesky. The writer Jerusalem Demsas wants you to stay on Twitter. In “The case for staying on Twitter,” she admits the site is effectively overrun by neo-Nazis, but she argues that […]

The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra is set to reopen Powell Hall as part of the new Jack C. Taylor Music Center this Friday, following a $140 million renovation project that included new seating, improved accessibility, upgraded backstage areas, a state-of-the-art recording studio, and a nearly 4,000-square-foot Education and Learning Center.

Investigators with the Clayton Police Department are asking for the public’s help to identify a person of interest in connection with a series of car fires believed to be a hate crime.

The shooting was just after 9 p.m. Sunday in the 4500 block of Cottage Avenue.

Paul McCartney is getting ready to kick off a North American leg of his Got Back tour, but before that happens, he’s going to be treating fans in California to a…

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ALTON - Alton hosted its annual Pride Festival this weekend. On Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, community members gathered on Belle Street for a day of support and unity. Organized by Alton Pride, the festival aims to bring people together and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. “I think it’s going great,” said Festival Director Anne McCoy midday on Saturday. “All our vendors are happy and our food vendors are happy.” Throughout the day, attendees could talk with vendors, listen to live music, enjoy drag shows, and watch wrestling matches. McCoy noted that the festival welcomed back many vendors and sponsors this year. Alton Pride received “a tremendous response” from vendors who wanted to be a part of the festival. This year’s theme — “Together, We Rise” — spoke to the unity that Alton Pride hopes to foster in the community. Organizers emphasized that the goal is to bring people together. “We just have

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Just before 8 a.m. on Jan. 31, an explosion rocked a nondescript one-story office building in an affluent suburb of Detroit. The building was home to The Oxford Center, a health clinic that provided hyperbaric oxygen therapy to treat a variety of disorders. Inside the clinic, a spark had ignited the high-pressure, pure-oxygen atmosphere in […]

GRANITE CITY – Wilson Elementary School has been recognized as a National PTA School of Excellence for the 2024–26 term, one of only eight schools in Illinois to earn the distinction. A new banner displayed at the school’s front entrance celebrates the achievement. Wilson is one of two Metro East schools honored, joining Twin Echo Elementary in Collinsville. Other Illinois schools recognized include Helen Keller Jr. High (Schaumburg), Hunting Ridge (Palatine), Jane Addams Jr. High (Schaumburg), Jane Stenson (Skokie), Lincoln Prairie PTSA (Hoffman Estates), and Whiteley PTA (Hoffman Estates). "National PTA School of Excellence program is designed to build strong partnerships between families and schools and create meaningful family engagement," said Wilson Principal Ann Wilson . "This honor reflects the dedication of our staff, families, and PTA in working together to support student success." Through National PTA’s School of Excellence program, PTA

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Isom said only that Monday was her last day and that she had decided to pursue other opportunities.