Dan Brannan

WASHINGTON, D.C. — As President Donald J. Trump was inaugurated today, various Illinois political figures expressed their perspectives on the significance of the event and its implications for the state and the nation.

ROXANA — Roxana sophomore Cohen Dugan has emerged as a key player for the Roxana High School basketball team, averaging 7.1 points and 2.8 rebounds per game.

Ian Brantley takes aim at a jumper. PIASA — Ian Brantley, a senior athlete for the Piasa Birds, has made a significant impact on the basketball

PIASA - Vivian Zurheide, a dynamic 6-foot junior at Southwestern High School, is making her mark this season as a standout player for the girls' basketball team. Known for her scoring ability and impressive ball-handling skills, Zurheide plays a pivotal role in both offensive and defensive strategies alongside teammate Gracie Darr.

GODFREY — The National Weather Service in St. Louis has issued a cold advisory for Monday night, Jan. 20, 2025, to Tuesday morning, Jan. 21, 2025.

LITCHFIELD - Kyle Cameron is spearheading a GoFundMe campaign to assist with the unexpected expenses following the death of Christina White, who died after a head-on collision last week.

SPRINGFIELD — Colleen Schumann, the reigning Miss Calhoun County, achieved a top finish out of 74 contestants at the 2024 Miss Illinois County Pageant held this past weekend in Springfield. Colleen was 16th overall at the pageant.

O"FALLON - The O'Fallon Township High School District 203's Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) Drill Team achieved notable success at the recent Mascoutah High School Drill Meet, securing two trophies.

ALTON - The Alton Police Department welcomed two new officers to its ranks following their graduation from the Illinois State Police Academy.

COLLINSVILLE - Collinsville Kahok Bowling Head Coach Sean Hay achieved a significant career milestone this past week, when his Lady Kahoks bowling team defeated Waterloo, marking his 500th combined victory with both the boys and girls teams.