Edwardsville - The students in Bridget Steiner’s kindergarten classroom at Nelson Elementary School in the Edwardsville School District recently participated in a livestream program with the star of Netflix program Emily’s Wonder Lab , Emily Calandrelli. Emily shared with students her... read more
Alton - Looking for something fun to do this winter that’s both entertaining and safe? Alton Area Landmarks has put together a driving tour of the Sears Kit Homes in the city. You can download a brochure at their website (link: https://www.altonlandmarks.org/ ) which includes a map, house... read more
GREENVILLE – Rocket Bowls restaurant will soon open its first location in Edwardsville. Rocket Bowls restaurant was launched as a test concept of St. Louis restaurateur Eric Heckman in February 2020 at The SMART Center on the square in Greenville, Illinois. Deeming the launch a great success,... read more
GODFREY - The RiverBend Growth Association announces Raffle just in time for the Holidays: The RiverBend Growth Association in conjunction with its two major sponsors; Phillips 66-Wood River Refinery and Busey Bank announce a Raffle to raise funds in support of the RBGA’s programs that support... read more
EDWARDSVILLE - The City of Edwardsville is excited to announce holiday festivities for 2020 Downtown in December. The year has been full of changes, but the city continues to come up with safe and festive ways to celebrate the different holidays and seasons. The Winter Market tradition will continue... read more
O'FALLON – An O’Fallon, Illinois couple is facing a slew of federal charges tonight. Emmitt T. Tiner and Matissia S. Holt are named in a wide-ranging, 54-count indictment that accuses the pair of an elaborate extortion scheme, defrauding the Illinois Home Services Program, and money laundering... read more
Edwardsville/Glen Carbon Junior Service Club Holiday House Tour Transitions to Virtual EDWARDSVILLE - EDWARDSVILLE - This year’s Junior Service Club (JSC) Holiday House Tour will be bigger and better than ever while also accommodating social-distancing measures of the participants.... read more
Ninth Grade Ameenah Abdul-Rasheed Avery Allaria Chase Alwardt Fredy An Amira Andreas Sydney Andrews Morgan Angle Ella Basarich Kevin Beaupierre Hope Becker Jozie Beedie Jacob Benson Grace Blakemore Shane Blankenship Isabella Boyer Nola Brandmeyer Kaylee Brandon Luke Brockmeier... read more
Ninth Grade Honor Roll Andrew Acheson Andrew Angle Brynna Archer Tyler Berkbigler Bryce Beyers Morgan Bielicke Taylor Billingsley Avery Blaskie Brooke Blythe Samantha Bock Broderick Bohlman Ava Bohnenstiehl Carter Bollman Sarabeth Breder Makenzie Brinegar Skyler Brown Evan Burkey... read more
BETHALTO - In the past couple of weeks, a large region of Illinois and Missouri have been targeted by what is believed to be one group of subjects who are stealing and burglarizing vehicles. Last night they targeted Bethalto, burglarizing multiple unlocked vehicles and stealing two cars from... read more
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