Metro-East NewsNew IL e-bike law requires a driver’s license for some riders. What to knowHere’s how the new Illinois state law will affect people riding e-bikes, e-scooters and similar “micromobility” devices.September 14, 2026 at 10:13 AM
Police investigating fatal hit-and-run in Cahokia Heights; victim ID releasedUpdated September 20, 2026 at 3:18 PM
Collinsville officials work to determine how young child brought gun to schoolSeptember 19, 2026 at 1:24 PM
Coroner identifies man killed in quadruple shooting during ESL funeral gatheringUpdated September 20, 2026 at 3:21 PM
One person dead, three injured in shooting outside former ESL nightclubUpdated September 19, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Metro-East NewsNew Illinois state law will require driver’s license for some e-bikesSeptember 4, 2026 at 10:57 AM
ElectionsIllinois attorney general joins suit against Postal Service over mail voting rulesAugust 26, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Politics & GovernmentPritzker, Bailey offer different visions for Illinois educationUpdated August 26, 2026 at 12:36 PM
ElectionsWill Supreme Court’s order on mail-in ballots impact voting in Illinois?August 26, 2026 at 5:15 AM
BusinessNew report ranks best states to live in. How did Illinois, Missouri stack up?August 20, 2026 at 4:24 AM
Politics & GovernmentData centers emerge as key issue in Illinois governor raceAugust 17, 2026 at 3:08 PM
Politics & GovernmentHow does Illinois regulate artificial intelligence? Here’s a roundup of AI lawsUpdated August 12, 2026 at 10:40 AM
Politics & GovernmentJudge denies Trump administration access to Illinois voter dataAugust 4, 2026 at 11:46 AM
Metro-East NewsMadison County Board Chairman defends Fauci hanging post as ‘rhetorical hyperbole’Updated July 31, 2026 at 3:56 PM
Politics & GovernmentPritzker signs Illinois school cellphone ban to help student avoid distractionsJuly 28, 2026 at 3:12 PM
Politics & GovernmentHere’s how Illinois election authorities guard against noncitizen votingJuly 23, 2026 at 3:23 PM
Politics & GovernmentIllinois GOP ticket pushes FOIA rules for state-funded nonprofitsJuly 21, 2026 at 3:24 PM
BusinessIs Illinois really the worst state for fiscal stability? We asked an economistUpdated July 14, 2026 at 11:34 AM
Politics & Government5 things to know about Mitch McConnell's life, career in politicsJuly 13, 2026 at 2:56 PM
Politics & GovernmentIllinois GOP calls for accountability after ‘disgraceful week’ for DemocratsJuly 10, 2026 at 5:15 AM
Politics & GovernmentBailey campaign embraces artificial intelligence in new era of politicsUpdated June 30, 2026 at 2:26 PM
Politics & Government10K noncitizens in Illinois to lose Medicaid coverage due to federal changesJune 10, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Politics & GovernmentIllinois bill limits how social media companies can target feeds to childrenJune 3, 2026 at 2:46 PM
EducationIllinois lawmakers OK several bills that impact schools and educatorsJune 3, 2026 at 9:34 AM
Politics & GovernmentWhat are metro-east lawmakers saying about the contentious legislative session?June 2, 2026 at 1:37 PM
Politics & GovernmentIllinois lawmakers pass $56B budget funded by new business taxesJune 2, 2026 at 10:29 AM
BellevilleSee 5 IL state government jobs open in metro-east. One pays up to $162K yearlyJune 2, 2026 at 3:50 AM
Politics & GovernmentImmigrants held by ICE are neglected at jail, southern Illinois lawmaker saysMay 27, 2026 at 10:01 AM
Politics & GovernmentIllinois lawmakers considering a ban on guns like GlocksMay 21, 2026 at 11:19 AM