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EAST ST. LOUIS — Avant Elementary School in East St. Louis has opened a new School Food Pantry, a development aimed at increasing access to essential food and resources for families in the East St. Louis School District 189. The pantry, launched in partnership with the St. Louis Area Food Bank, seeks to provide support with dignity, compassion, and care. The initiative reflects the district’s commitment to addressing food insecurity among its students and their families. “Avant families by increasing access to essential food and resources. The school is committed to distributing items with dignity, compassion, and care — because every family deserves to feel supported,” the district said in a statement. The district expressed gratitude to all who contributed to the project, emphasizing the collective effort to strengthen the school community. “We’re deeply grateful to everyone who helped make this vision a reality. Together, we’re

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COLLINSVILLE — The Collinsville Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating George Redshaw, who has an active warrant for his arrest after allegedly violating conditions of his Pre-Trial Release. Redshaw faces multiple charges related to an arrest several months ago, the Collinsville Police said in its "Fugitive Friday" on Facebook on Sept. 12, 2025. He was released under the Safe-T Act, which requires compliance with specific conditions. Authorities say Redshaw failed to adhere to these rules, prompting the issuance of a warrant. Police urge anyone with information about Redshaw’s whereabouts to contact the department at 618-344-2131, extension 5209. Tips can be submitted anonymously. The department also encourages Redshaw to turn himself in to resolve the matter. “These charges and statements made herein are based upon probable cause. The defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty,” the department said in a statement.

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As dry conditions continue across Central Illinois, fire departments and emergency management agencies alike are issuing burn bans and advising against open burning.

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.