In 1968, a southern Illinois native broke a major NBA color barrier
Jackie White, a native of Centralia, Illinois, in 1968 became the first Black person to officiate an NBA game.
How much snow will St. Louis get this week? Shifting storm may drop a lot
A two-phase winter weather system is expected to impact southern Missouri this week, with varying intensities and ...
When and where we’re expecting snow near St. Louis
A significant winter weather system will move into the St. Louis metropolitan area Wednesday morning, bringing a mix of snow, ...
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Man dies after being mauled by dog in his home
ALTON, Ill. — A man died after being mauled by a dog in his Southern Illinois home Friday, officials said on Monday. The victim, Robert W. Echols, 53, lived on Lovejoy Lane in Alton, according ...
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East St. Louis Senior Kenneth Taylor Wins Prestigious $107,000 SIUC Chancellor’s Scholarship
Kenneth Taylor, a senior at East St. Louis Senior High School, was honored Thursday afternoon, Feb. 6, 2025, with the SIUC ...
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Donzaleigh Abernathy Calls for Action at SIUE’s MLK Celebration Luncheon
EDWARDSVILLE - Donzaleigh Abernathy, acclaimed activist and author, goddaughter of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., delivered a ...