Edward Massey takes the stand in murder trial

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS/WRSP) — The trial for a Springfield man accused of killing a Chatham woman is underway. Edward Massey is charged with second-degree murder, unlawful possession of a firearm, and possession of drugs in connection with the death of 36-year-old ReKeea Jackson-Mason. Jackson-Mason was pronounced dead in July...

Three Charged in Football Game Shooting

Madison County State's Attorney Tom Haine and the Major Case Squad announced charges on Tuesday, November 10 against three individuals for killing of 64-year old Steven A. Smith and injuring three other people at a youth football game at Madison High School on November 1. Charged were the following: Carl A. Tucker COUNT I: FIRST DEGREE MURDER (CLASS M FELONY (MURDER)): in that said defendant, without lawful justification, with the intent to kill or do great bodily harm to Steve A. Smith, personally discharged a firearm, thereby causing the death of Steve A. Smith, in violation of Chapter 720 ILCS 5/9-1 (a)(l). COUNT II: FIRST DEGREE MURDER (CLASS M FELONY (MURDER)): in that said defendant, without lawful justification, personally discharged a firearm, knowing such act created a strong probability of death or great bodily harm to Steve A. Smith, thereby causing the death of Steve A. Smith, in violation of 720 ILCS 5/9-1 (a)(2). COUNT III: AGGRAVATED BATTERY WITH A FIREARM (CLASS X FELONY): in that said defendant, in committing a Battery, in violation of720 ILCS 5/12-3, knowingly and without legal justification by any means caused bodily harm to D. C., in that he discharged a firearm, and thereby caused

Husband of woman fatally shot in 2025 wanted to 'deescalate' situation

SPRINGFIELD, IL -- The husband of a Chatham woman fatally shot in a yard on the southeast side of Springfield in 2025 said he was trying to get her away from a tense situation. But an attorney for Edward Massey claimed the Springfield man fired a gun in self-defense to ward off Mark Mason Jr. and his estranged wife, ReKeea T. Jackson-Mason , after the couple was stabbing him and cutting him. Jackson-Mason, 36 and a mother to three children, died of a single shotgun wound to the left side of her chest. More: 'She was my sunshine': Family, friends remember mother of three fatally shot in Springfield Massey stands charged with second-degree murder and possession of a weapon by a felon. Under the Illinois Criminal Code , a person commits second-degree murder when he or she commits first-degree murder, but "at the time of the killing he or she believes the circumstances to be such that, if they existed, would justify or exonerate the killing…but his or her belief is unreasonable." The shooting happened in a yard in the 1900 block of Holly Drive after several people left Bourbon Street bar in the early morning hours of July 19,

Franklin Elementary student competition raises money for military care packages

Franklin Elementary students are collecting change and candy to help send military care packages overseas for Veterans Day.

St. Louis man charged with strangling pregnant South Roxana woman

26-year-old St. Louis man charged with strangling pregnant family member, pulling her hair

I-270 Mississippi River Bridge Completed

MADISON COUNTY — The Illinois and Missouri departments of transportation were joined by local leaders and industry partners today to cut the ribbon on the new Interstate 270 Chain of Rocks twin bridges crossing the Mississippi River, the centerpiece of a combined $531.6 million investment to improve safety and mobility while creating jobs and economic opportunity along a critical freight and travel corridor. The bridges are the latest achievement made possible by Gov. JB Pritzker’s historic Rebuild Illinois capital program, which is delivering billions of dollars in major projects across the state this fall.

Largest Signing Day in Glenwood History: Part One – Individuals, Baseball and Cross Country

Glenwood’s 2026 fall signing day was too big to include in just one video. There were 23 signees on Tuesday and we have interviews with the first 11 in part one of our coverage. Sports represented in part one are dance, golf, shooting sports, soccer, basketball, baseball and cross country. The full group of signees in this part are listed below.

Granite City Man Detained After Alleged Battery Involving Shovel

GRANITE CITY – A local man has been charged with allegedly using a shovel as a weapon in his third felony case of battery this year in Madison County. Brandon L. Williams, 30, of Granite City, was charged on Oct. 30, 2026 with a Class 3 felony count of aggravated battery. Williams allegedly knowingly struck another individual on the head with a shovel without legal justification on Sept. 3, 2026.

Lewis & Clark Community College breaks ground on $50 million renovation of three buildings

After years of delays, $50 million renovation begins at three historic Lewis & Clark buildings

Haine announces 35-year sentence for woman convicted of murder in killing of associate

• Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine announced on Nov. 3 that a St. Louis woman has been convicted and sentenced to 35 years in prison for the murder of a man in Granite City. Brittany D. Howard, 39, received the sentence Tuesday after pleading guilty to first-degree murder...

Sealed bids sought by Dec. 4 for Madison County properties, mobile homes

By Tribune Staff • Madison County, as trustee, has completed its tax deed proceedings on real estate properties that were delinquent for 2022 and for mobile homes that were delinquent for 2023 and prior real estate taxes. The county, as trustee, will now offer for sale the real estate...

Bethalto Council Approves Additional Class F Liquor License and Riverbend Enterprise Zone Changes

Area schools invite the public to Veterans Day ceremonies, meals and performances

Area schools invite the public to Veterans Day ceremonies, meals and performances

Republicans keep control in Madison County despite Democratic gains nationally

Madison County voters rejected data centers in four townships, election results show

MADISON COUNTY SENIOR CENTER NUTRITIONAL MENU

The Madison County Senior Center, located at 107 Spruce St., serves lunch from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. The actual cost of each meal is $9.23. The center’s suggested contribution is $6 for those age 60 and older, while guests under age 60 are charged $8.

Missouri-Illinois Weather Alert: St. Louis Freeze Friday, Nov 11-15

St. Louis faces a dramatic temperature plunge as 69-degree warmth gives way to freezing nights

Madison County approves zoning variances near Troy

By Randy Pierce • Two requests for variances from property owners near Troy have been approved unanimously by the Madison County Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) as the first step in a three-part process. The results of the public hearings conducted by the ZBA concerning these matters have been...