SEE VIDEO: SEE PHOTO GALLERY: JERSEYVILLE - The Class of 2020 at Jersey Community High School was honored in a long-awaited graduation ceremony held Saturday evening at the school's football stadium, a ceremony that was delayed because of the COVID-19 Pandemic. The commencement exercises...
SEE VIDEO: ROXANA - The annual Relay for Life ceremonies, honoring cancer patients throughout the area, was held Friday evening in Roxana, starting with a parade of cars containing those fighting the disease and all of its forms, underneath a banner, continuing with speeches from...
SEE VIDEO: ALTON - The candidates for County Board Chairman, State's Attorney and Circuit Clerk all discussed their qualifications and answered voters' questions during a Candidates Forum presented by the Alton YWCA. The candidates introduced themselves to the audience and talked about...
Though the Relay for Life committee needed to adjust to fit pandemic requirements, this year's ceremony will continue its fundraising efforts to battle cancer.
SEE VIDEO: ALTON - One of Downtown Alton's newer traditions, the Alton Night Market, opened its 2020 season last Thursday night at the Jacoby Arts Center, a later than usual start due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and adjustments have been made to keep social distancing in mind. The live music...
SEE VIDEO: WOOD RIVER - There was a 45-minute discussion Monday night in Wood River with City Council, Mayor Cheryl Maguire, and community members with a presentation and discussion about a new rec center and future for the Roundhouse. Information was given out about the four...
With a current push for a new recreation center leaving questions about what to do with the historic Roundhouse, Wood River city officials discussed ongoing plans before letting citizens voice their opinions.
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