News: Columbia, IL and IDOT officials are adding safety features to Illinois 3 after a fatal car crash and multiple other serious vehicle accidents sparked public outcry about the Southern Illinois interstate near St. Louis, MO.
Sports news: Mascoutah High School Indians boys tennis player from Mascoutah, IL, in Southern Illinois near Belleville, IL, and St. Louis, MO, competes at IHSA state tournament in Chicago, IL.
News: Here is a list of calendar events such as Memorial Day parades to honor military veterans and Italian-American Days Festival in Benld, IL, in Southern Illinois near Belleville, IL and St. Louis, MO.
News opinion: The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) again closes a child neglect case shortly before a child's death. Report shows two neglect complaints and end of involvement after little cooperation from parent.
Belleville District 201 Superintendent Jeff Dosier discusses a threat at Belleville high schools today that shut down both campuses as police investigated.
