Godfrey Mayor Adds 0.25% To Sales Tax Hike In Latest Tie-Breaking Vote
Godfrey raises sales tax to 7.85% after Mayor Mike McCormick breaks another tie, replacing a proposed grocery tax amid Illinois budget changes.
Jun 20, 2026Open source
Southern Illinois Local News
Godfrey, IL news and local guide
Scan headlines near Godfrey with source links, statewide coverage, weather, ZIP codes, nearby cities, and local discovery links in one clean NewsSpoiler page.
Regional News
Godfrey news by local reach
Stories are organized from closest to broadest: city, county, and state.
City
News in Godfrey
Stories tagged directly to Godfrey, IL.
Godfrey plant lover grows Green Thumb Nursery business from home
Green Thumb Nursery owner Tom Shirrell sells native plants from his home in Godfrey, building a local business.
May 11, 2026Open source
2016 Dodge Durango Citadel Sport Utility 4D
2016 Dodge Durango Citadel Sport Utility 4D Black, HEMI 5.7L V8 360hp 390ft. lbs., Automatic 8-Speed, 154,547 miles, Trust Family Auto Sales 3044 Godfrey Rd...
May 8, 2026Open source
2018 Jeep Wrangler JK Unlimited Sahara (JK) Sport Utility 4D
2018 Jeep Wrangler JK Unlimited Sahara (JK) Sport Utility 4D Black, 3.6L V6 285hp 260ft. lbs., Automatic 5-Speed, 101,935 miles, Trust Family Auto Sales 3044...
May 8, 2026Open source
County
Madison County news
Nearby county coverage from communities around Godfrey.
County-level headlines are still building for Madison County.
State
Illinois news
Statewide coverage connected to Illinois.
Illinois among states seeing cases of cyclosporiasis, an illness that can cause explosive diarrhea
Some Illinois residents might find themselves running to the bathroom more often than usual this summer, amid higher numbers of cases of cyclosporiasis — a...
Jul 8, 2026Open source
Man killed, woman seriously wounded in Mundelein shooting; 2 in custody
A man was killed and a woman was seriously injured in a shooting Monday morning at a Mundelein apartment, and two people were later taken into custody after...
Jul 8, 2026Open source
Cyclosporiasis in Illinois: Cases are higher than average. Here's how to avoid getting sick
Illinois health officials are reporting a higher-than-average number of cyclosporiasis cases and are urging residents to take precautions as federal and stat...
Jul 8, 2026Open source
‘Explosive diarrhea' isn't the only symptom of parasitic infection spreading in Midwest
Cyclosporiasis is rapidly spreading in the Midwest, including in Illinois, and while it is known for causing "explosive" diarrhea," that's not the only sympt...
Jul 8, 2026Open source
Illinois health department reports "higher-than-average" number of cyclosporiasis cases The Illinois Depart...
The Illinois Department of Public Health is reporting a "higher-than-average" number of cyclosporiasis cases in the state amid outbreaks in other s...
Jul 8, 2026Open source
2026 Elizabeth Ann Weidner Memorial Scholarship recipients named
Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation announced the 2026 Elizabeth Ann Weidner Memorial Scholarship awardees. A total award of $4,000 is given to the fo...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
14-year-old dies in crash at southern Illinois motorcycle race
A 14-year-old Florida girl died after an on-track incident early Monday during the AMA Flat Track Grand Championship at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds, the A...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Illinois bill awaiting Pritzker OK would add oversight on private equity firms buying disability group homes
The bill, which passed the General Assembly this spring with broad bipartisan support, requires facilities for people with intellectual and developmental dis...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Cyclosporiasis in Illinois: These foods have been linked to past outbreaks
A cyclosporiasis outbreak continues across the United States, with Illinois reporting multiple cases of the parasitic illness this summer.
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Cases of ‘explosive' diarrhea parasite soaring in Michigan, Illinois
Cases of a parasitic infection that causes "explosive" diarrhea are soaring in the Midwest, with an unusually high number in Michigan and Illinois.
Jul 7, 2026Open source
New Illinois law aims to prevent AI catastrophes before they happen
Illinois has enacted a new law requiring large artificial intelligence companies to establish safety standards and be more transparent.
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Illinois Drops the Hammer on AI Companies
On Monday, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed the Artificial Intelligence Safety Measures Act into law, giving the Midwest state arguably the strictest s...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Gov. JB Pritzker signs Illinois AI regulations into law, aiming to rein in 'the tech bros'
Illinois' requirement for third-party annual audits of developers like OpenAI and Anthropic is the first of its kind in the nation.
Jul 7, 2026Open source
COMMENTARY: Supreme Court protected states’ rights, but Illinois is out of whack on mail-in voting
It's settled now. States can count mail-in ballots after Election Day if postmarked by that day.
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Chris Gotterup wins John Deere Classic for fifth PGA Tour victory
LinkSILVIS, ILLINOIS - JULY 05: Chris Gotterup of the United States celebrates on the 17th green during the final round of the John Deere Classic 2026 at TPC...
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Woman held on $350,000 bond in Benton County on suspicion of pretending to be boy to meet teen girl
BENTONVILLE -- A Illinois woman remained Monday in the Benton County Jail on $350,000 bond after being accused of pretending to be a 16-year-old boy to meet...
Jul 6, 2026Open source
Gov. JB Pritzker signs first-in-nation Illinois law requiring third-party safety audits for AI giants
A new law will make Illinois the first state to require independent audits of large AI developers’ safety practices.
Jul 6, 2026Open source
State Rep. Harry Benton resigns amid ethics investigation Rep. Harry Benton resigned from the Illinois Hous...
Rep. Harry Benton resigned from the Illinois House on Friday in the wake of a legislative inspector general investigation that has still not been made public.
Jul 6, 2026Open source
City Guide
Explore Godfrey
News, maps, weather, travel, restaurants, attractions, and nearby places.
Location
Godfrey is in Madison County, Illinois.
Region: Southern Illinois
ZIP Codes
62035
NewsSpoiler API
NewsSpoiler connects local pages with structured news discovery through https://api.newsspoiler.com.
Illinois among states seeing cases of cyclosporiasis, an illness that can cause explosive diarrhea
Some Illinois residents might find themselves running to the bathroom more often than usual this summer, amid higher numbers of cases of cyclosporiasis — a...
Jul 8, 2026Open source
Man killed, woman seriously wounded in Mundelein shooting; 2 in custody
A man was killed and a woman was seriously injured in a shooting Monday morning at a Mundelein apartment, and two people were later taken into custody after...
Jul 8, 2026Open source
Cyclosporiasis in Illinois: Cases are higher than average. Here's how to avoid getting sick
Illinois health officials are reporting a higher-than-average number of cyclosporiasis cases and are urging residents to take precautions as federal and stat...
Jul 8, 2026Open source
‘Explosive diarrhea' isn't the only symptom of parasitic infection spreading in Midwest
Cyclosporiasis is rapidly spreading in the Midwest, including in Illinois, and while it is known for causing "explosive" diarrhea," that's not the only sympt...
Jul 8, 2026Open source
Illinois health department reports "higher-than-average" number of cyclosporiasis cases The Illinois Depart...
The Illinois Department of Public Health is reporting a "higher-than-average" number of cyclosporiasis cases in the state amid outbreaks in other s...
Jul 8, 2026Open source
2026 Elizabeth Ann Weidner Memorial Scholarship recipients named
Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation announced the 2026 Elizabeth Ann Weidner Memorial Scholarship awardees. A total award of $4,000 is given to the fo...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
14-year-old dies in crash at southern Illinois motorcycle race
A 14-year-old Florida girl died after an on-track incident early Monday during the AMA Flat Track Grand Championship at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds, the A...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Illinois bill awaiting Pritzker OK would add oversight on private equity firms buying disability group homes
The bill, which passed the General Assembly this spring with broad bipartisan support, requires facilities for people with intellectual and developmental dis...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Cyclosporiasis in Illinois: These foods have been linked to past outbreaks
A cyclosporiasis outbreak continues across the United States, with Illinois reporting multiple cases of the parasitic illness this summer.
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Coordinates
38.9460350, -90.2060240
Local Time
2:05 AM America/Chicago
County
Madison County
Weather near Godfrey
Local weather data is temporarily unavailable.
Hotels
Find hotel options near Godfrey for visits, events, and local travel.
Restaurants
Compare dining options, reservations, delivery, and nearby local food stops around Godfrey.
Attractions
Explore parks, museums, landmarks, and things to do around Godfrey.
Nearby Places
Nearby cities and regional coverage
Use nearby links to move through the same state and county structure.
More about Godfrey local news
NewsSpoiler organizes Godfrey coverage with local headlines, state stories, source links, maps, weather, ZIP codes, nearby cities, travel links, restaurants, and attractions so readers can move naturally through nearby local coverage.
