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I-255 will close for four months during $62.2M project

The Illinois Department of Transportation will host a public meeting to discuss a $62.2 million reconstruction project on Interstate 255 scheduled for 2027.

St Clair County, IL · 1d

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Democrats flipped a metro-east state legislature seat and could win another

Democrats flipped one metro-east state legislature seat and could get another. Marsie Geldert-Murphey defeated state Sen. Erica Harriss, R-Glen Carbon, for the 56th District in the north metro-east by 5 percentage points on Tuesday. She's one of at least four Democrats to flip Republican-held state Senate seats in Illinois. Like...

Illinois · 2d
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Okawville, Central & Mascoutah Heading To State Final Fours

It was a great night for area volleyball teams as the Super Sectionals were held across the state. In Class 1a, Okawville was at home and pulled off the upset knocking off NCOE in straight sets 27-25, 25-20 to advance to the state final four. The Lady Rockets run their record to 27-12 while NCOE closes out their year at 32-7. Okawville will open up at CEFCU Arena in Normal on Friday at 10:30 against Stockton. Athens and Illini Bluffs will play in the other semifinal.

Okawville, IL · 1d
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Collinsville Daily News

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Collinsville Collector Finds Skull in Creek

On October 29, Collinsville resident John Russell went down to Canteen Creek with his daughter and one of her friends to look for Native American artifacts such as arrowheads. What they found that day was anything but ancient. In the stretch of the creek behind the Catsup Bottle, Russell found a human skull. When asked what he though when he discovered the skull "I can't believe it." Russell said he Has walked that stretch of the creek thousands of times. Recognizing that it was a human skull, Russell called the Collinsville Police Department who met him at the creek. Russell said Officer Jenkins gave him a pair of evidence gloves and sent him back out to where he saw the skull to bring it to the bank and lay it down at the officers' feet on a tarp. Russell and the girls were then asked to leave the site. After the medical examiner studied the teeth still attached to the skull, two missing peiple in the area have been ruled out, including Donald Farris Jr. who has been missing from the area four years ago. The Madison County Coroner's Office turned over the skull to an anthropoligist in hopes that

Collinsville, IL · 2d

The Edwardsville Intelligencer

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Woman taken into custody after entering Lincoln Middle School

The city said an incident report has not been completed, and further details were not available.

Edwardsville, IL · 15h

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Centralia woman held without bond on felony domestic battery charge

A 27-year-old Centralia woman has been ordered held without bond after being charged in Marion County Court with felony domestic battery. Samantha Cook of North Poplar is accused of striking a family member in the face with his hand. She’s accused of striking her boyfriend multiple times while they were in her car on November 8th. Cook then allegedly reached across him, opened the door, and pushed him out of the vehicle. Police say the victim had no noticeable injuries.

Centralia, IL · 17h

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Emma Jackson Leads By Example at Highland High School

HIGHLAND – Emma Jackson knows the value of hard work. For her achievements, Emma Jackson is a Platinum Transportation Student of the Month for Highland High School. Jackson, a senior, is an avid member of the Future Farmers of America (FFA) organization at her school. She works hard to support her peers as well as farmers throughout the region. She understands the importance of agriculture and always tries to educate others about this, too.

Highland, IL · 1d

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Two vehicles, including a school bus, struck by wrong way driver in Centralia

A 59-year-old Centralia man driving the wrong way on Noleman Street in Centralia struck a Centralia City Grade School bus and another vehicle on Monday afternoon. Centralia Police say Gregory Dunbar of Green Street Road had just used an inhaler that knocked him out. He was ticketed for aggravated driving under the influence of drugs and driving the wrong way on a one way street.

Centralia, IL · 2d

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Police Beat for Sunday, November 8th, 2026

Salem Police arrested 33-year-old Christopher Budds of West Schwartz in Salem for alleged aggravated domestic battery. He was taken to the Marion County Jail to await further court action. Centralia Police arrested 25-year-old Lucas Boyce of North Walnut in Centralia for alleged domestic battery. He was taken to the Marion...

Salem, IL · 2d

CBS4 Indy

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18-year-old sentenced to 95 years for botched Anderson hit by crime organization

ANDERSON, Ind. — An 18-year-old will serve the rest of his life behind bars for his role in a botched hit that led to the shooting death of a 26-year-old woman in Anderson last year. The Madison County Prosecutor’s Office announced that 18-year-old Rejon Smith of Centralia, Illinois, has been sentenced to 95 years in […]

Anderson, IN · 20h

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The day after retirement, this Illinois couple opened their own apple orchard

The day after Steve Miller, an author and former energy industry worker, retired in 2013, he and his wife Lugene launched their next adventure: opening Liberty Apple Orchard in Edwardsville, Illinois. “We have lived all over the country,” Steve said. “We picked apples everywhere we went, and we wanted to...

Edwardsville, IL · 14h

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Salem Bowlers Make Their Mark at Lions Bowling Classic

Two Salem graduates were part of the action as Missouri Baptist University and McKendree University battled for the championship at the Lions Bowling Classic, hosted by Lindenwood University. The championship match provided plenty of drama, with McKendree finding itself in an early hole after dropping the first two games of...

Salem, IL · 2d

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18-year-old allegedly involved in June shooting charged with attempted murder

An 18-year-old Centralia man who allegedly fired shots into a car and home near the McKee and Gragg Street intersection on June 20th has been charged with a Class X felony charge of attempted murder. Sincer Rogers of McKee Street was also charged with two counts of aggravated discharge of...

Centralia, IL · 1d

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Police Beat for Monday, November 9th, 2026

Centralia Police arrested 27-year-old Samantha Cook for domestic battery. She told police she was homeless. Cook was taken to the Marion County Jail to await a first appearance in court later today. Salem Police arrested 62-year-old Arnold Glosser of Shelburn, Indiana for possession of a stolen firearm. He was arrested...

Centralia, IL · 1d

The Edwardsville Intelligencer

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Edison’s Entertainment Complex, The Outlet sold to new owners

“Being able to be a part of delivering joy and enjoyment” has been one of the most satisfying parts of owning Edison’s, founder Matt McSparin said.

Edwardsville, IL · 23h

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Potters throw everything at Knights in second round

Only eight teams remain in each of the IHSA State Final football brackets and the Triad Knights are no longer one of them. Their matchup with the Morton Potters on Saturday, Nov. 7 proved to be too tall a task, as they were thrown into the kiln of a lopsided game.

Troy, IL · 2d

FOX 2

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St. Clair County to unveil new drone program for first responders

St. Clair County officials will host a news conference Tuesday in East St. Louis to announce the launch of a new drone program for first responders and demonstrate its capabilities.

St Clair County, IL · 1d

KMOX News Radio

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Fairmount Park Casino and Racing Announces Facility Improvements, New Racing Schedule for 2027

Fairmount Park Casino and Racing Announces Facility Improvements, New Racing Schedule for 2027

Collinsville, IL · 23h

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Illinois Families Fill Their Pantries At These 8 Old-School Meat Markets Making Their Own Smoked Sausage

Some of the best food in Illinois hides behind plain storefronts with hand-painted signs and a smoky smell drifting out the door. You walk in expecting a quick errand and walk out with a cooler full of brats, sausage sticks, and summer sausage you did not plan to buy. These...

Illinois · 15h

The Edwardsville Intelligencer

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Edwardsville hockey rolls past Mascoutah for second straight win

Three Tigers score twice as Edwardsville overwhelms first-year Mascoutah for its second straight win.

Edwardsville, IL · 1d