Severe blood shortage: Red Cross blood supply drops 35%
Donors urged to make an appointment to give blood and platelets amid growing flu, winter weather impact ST. LOUIS, MO — The American Red Cross is facing a severe blood shortage as requests from hospitals exceed the available supply of blood, leading to about a 35% drawdown of blood products in the past month. Individuals are urged to…
Read MoreBob Fioretti certified as Republican Nominee for Illinois Attorney General
By Tribune Staff • On Jan. 8, the Illinois State Board of Elections certified Bob Fioretti as the Republican candidate for Illinois Attorney General. With Fioretti officially having no primary opponents, the stage is set for a general election matchup between the career civil rights attorney and Democratic incumbent Kwame Raoul. Fioretti, a former two-term…
Read MoreFather McGivney Catholic High School announces 2026-2027 Illinois State Scholars
21 FMCHS students recognized for their exceptional academic accomplishments GLEN CARBON – Father McGivney Catholic High School is pleased to announce that 21 students from the graduating class of 2026 have been designated as Illinois State Scholars. The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC), the state’s college access and financial aid agency, annually recognizes exceptional Illinois…
Read MoreIllinois State Police release officer-involved shooting video in East St. Louis
EAST ST. LOUIS – The Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Internal Investigation is investigating an officer involved shooting in East. St. Louis. On Jan. 4, 2026, at approximately 10:08 p.m., troopers were investigating reports of a stolen vehicle at a convenience store in the 4500 block of South State Street in East St. Louis.…
Read MoreSenator Plummer launches Valentine’s for Seniors card drive
EDWARDSVILLE – State Senator Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) encourages residents across the district to help spread love and kindness this Valentine’s Day by participating in his Valentine’s for Seniors Card Drive. The annual initiative invites individuals, families, classrooms, churches, and community organizations to create Valentine’s Day cards that will be delivered to seniors living in nursing…
Read MoreMore structures visible at new Triad Middle School site
Secretary of War selects Scott Air Force Base for new headquarters
SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE – The Secretary of War praised the success of the Permanent Change of Station Joint Task Force (PCS JTF) and has announced that Scott Air Force Base has been selected as the home for the new Personal Property Activity (PPA). The new command will consolidate all functions of the Defense Personal…
Read MoreIEMA-OHS, American Lung Association in Illinois recognize Radon Action Month
By Tribune Staff • SPRINGFIELD–During this Radon Action Month, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) and the American Lung Association in Illinois encourage families and schools to talk about radon and its dangerous effects. One way to spur the conversation is to ask school-age students to enter artwork into the…
Read MoreBudzinski’s priorities to strengthen postal service pass House of Representatives
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) announced that three of her priorities to strengthen the United States Postal Service (USPS) passed the House of Representatives as part of the Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) report. The language, which Budzinski secured alongside Representatives Jack Bergman (MI-01), Jared Golden (ME-02), Harriet…
Read MoreState of Illinois urges readiness ahead of major weekend winter storm, extreme cold
SPRINGFIELD – Governor J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) are advising residents to prepare for a multi-wave winter storm and dangerously low temperatures expected to impact the state starting Jan. 23 through Jan. 25, with Southern Illinois expected to be the most heavily impacted by significant snow…
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