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News coverage from Greene, Jersey, Madison, Monroe, and St. Clair counties in Illinois.

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Illinois

Multiple people injured after Cahokia Heights fire truck rollover crash

CAHOKIA HEIGHTS -- Multiple people, including a firefighter, were injured Saturday in a three-vehicle crash involving a Cahokia Heights fire truck on Illinois Route 3. The crash occurred at about 1:10 p.m. near the intersection of Route 3 and East Fifth Street, according to the Cahokia Heights Fire Department. The department's truck was responding to a call at the time. Fire officials said the truck was traveling south on Route 3 when two northbound vehicles collided. Both vehicles then crossed […]

todayAugust 9, 2026

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Clinton County

Extreme Heat Warning in effect for SW Illinois, Metro-East, Eastern Missouri

The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat warning for Madison County and much of the St. Louis region. The warning takes effect at noon Sunday, August 9, and remains in place until 8 p.m. Wednesday, August 12. Forecasters expect heat index values as high as 109 degrees. The warning covers Madison, St. Clair, Monroe, Clinton, Washington and Randolph counties in Illinois. It also includes St. Louis and several surrounding counties in Missouri. The National Weather Service warned that […]

todayAugust 9, 2026

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St. Clair County

Westbound I-64 in East St. Louis closes beginning August 14

EAST ST. LOUIS – The Illinois Department of Transportation will fully close westbound Interstate 64 between I-255 and 18th Street in St. Clair County beginning at 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, weather permitting. IDOT would announce this in a press release on Friday. During the closure, westbound I-64 will be undergoing bridge repairs. Additionally, the Illinois 111 westbound access ramps will remain closed. A posted detour will be in place to direct motorists to northbound I-255, then westbound I-55/70. Currently, […]

todayAugust 7, 2026

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St. Clair County

Month-long Illinois 157 project starts Monday

CASEYVILLE – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced Thursday intermittent lane closures on Illinois Route 157. The lane closures on Route 157 will be from Collinsville Road to Millstadt Road in St. Clair County. The closures will begin, weather permitting, at 7 a.m. Monday, August 10, for pavement patching. Flaggers will maintain two-way traffic. An estimate for the project completion is by mid-September. Motorists should expect delays and are encouraged to use alternate routes during this closure. Drivers are urged to […]

todayAugust 6, 2026

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Greene County

Greene County police and traffic

The following police report filings were between July 23 and July 29, 2026. These reports are public information and are obtained from the Greene County Circuit Clerk’s office. All individuals have been arrested and charged, or cited for traffic violations. All are presumed innocent until proven guilty. The following individual is facing a felony charge: Daniel J. Davidson, dob 8-23-1981, 2 charges of felony possession of a weapon, possession of an amount of a controlled substance except (A)/(D). The following […]

todayAugust 4, 2026

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Madison County

Granite City man gets 25 years in sex case

EDWARDSVILLE -- A Granite City man will spent 25 years in prison after admitting in Madison County Circuit Court that he committed child sex offenses involving an underage girl and fathered a child with her. Eli L. Winters, 26, pleaded guilty Tuesday, July 28, to child sexual abuse material and criminal sexual abuse. Prosecutors said he admitted filming himself engaged in a sex act with a minor in December 2024. Court records and later interviews showed the victim was between […]

todayAugust 3, 2026

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St. Clair County

Bret Michaels concert at Fair St. Clair cancelled

BELLEVILLE – Fair St. Clair has announced that Bret Michaels will not be performing on Friday at Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Park after a medical issue forced him to step away from touring for several weeks. According to fair organizers, Michaels suffered severe kidney pain after a recent show in Spokane, Washington. He was later diagnosed with a complicated obstructing kidney stone requiring surgery. His physician, Dr. Abby Borhan, said Michaels underwent a successful procedure. However, he has been advised to avoid […]

todayJuly 29, 2026

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Bond County

SW Illinois to suffer loss of Illinois Business Journal

MASCOUTAH -- After a quarter-century (and change) in business, another downstate Illinois publication will close its doors. The Illinois Business Journal is closing effective Friday, July 31, according to an announcement from Managing Editor Melissa Meske on Monday. The decision was made by owner Better Newspapers Inc. The difficult decision was necessary due to ongoing declines in revenue across the board, according to the company. The Illinois Business Journal covered news relating to businesses, industry, and nonprofits across southwestern Illinois. […]

todayJuly 27, 2026

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Capital Area Region

‘American Pickers’ returning to Illinois this fall

The History Channel series American Pickers will return to Illinois in September to film new episodes. The documentary follows antique collectors as they travel the country in search of rare, historic and unusual items. The show features skilled pickers who look for pieces that have a connection to American history. This could range from vintage signs and toys to old motorcycles and gas station memorabilia. American Pickers is looking for private collections with rare, historic or unusual items. They include […]

todayJuly 27, 2026

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