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Clinton County Republicans sweep open county board seats; Wheatfield Township approves bond issue for new fire station

Republicans swept the elections for Clinton County Board in the midterm elections on Tuesday. A total of eight Republicans were elected to the board, with candidates in Districts 3, 4, and 5, running unopposed. In District 1, Republicans Nelson Heinzmann and Adam Maue won seats while Democrats Henry Bergmann and Denise Lueking fell short. In District 2, Republicans Bradley Knolhoff and Jeff Crisel won seats, outperforming Democrat Linda Mensing.

Clinton County, IL · 2d

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Oisín Dilger appointed carillonneur, Centralia Bell Tower

Oisín Dilger is appointed carillonneur for the Centralia Bell Tower, Centralia, Illinois. Originally from Galway, Ireland, he earned a music degree from University College Cork during which time he began studying carillon with Adrian Gebruers. He received the Quercus Scholarship of Performing Arts in 2023 and the following year the Staf Gebruers Memorial Award. Dilger has studied at the Royal Carillon School in Mechelen, Belgium, and has performed across Belgium, the Netherlands, and in the United States. He further studied organ at the conservatory of Mechelen.

Centralia, IL · 1d
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Highland approves $9.3 million in Route 160 road improvements for 2027

Reporter • More than $9.3 million in road improvements along two sections of Illinois Route 160 are planned for Highland in 2027 after approval of agreements with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) on Nov. 2. City officials also agreed to name the new road that runs behind the...

Highland, IL · 1d
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Anthony Decker elected next Marion County Sheriff

Marion County voters have selected Anthony Decker as their next sheriff. Unofficial vote tallies show Decker finishing election night with 8,061 votes. Cody Rose is anticipated to have gathered most of the 3,839 write-in votes cast. Decker thanked his supporters. “I’m just grateful and humbled by the amount of support...

Marion County, IL · 2d
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Salem Army Veteran receives $5,000 at Thrive Mount Vernon

MOUNT VERNON, Ill. (KBSI) — Leonard Newcomb and his wife have four children and three bedrooms. They’re looking to sell their current home and buy one with more room. Now, a $5,000 check could help with the down payment. Newcomb, a U.S. Army veteran, is the Illinois winner...

Mt Vernon, IL · 1d

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More Illinois counties vote to explore new state, separating from Cook County

A group of Illinois counties has joined a growing list of areas that are open to exploring the idea of separating from Cook County and forming a new state. According to unofficial election results, all 11 counties that voted on the “separation referendums” voted in favor of the idea, instructing their respective county boards to potentially collaborate with other counties in exploring the idea of severing ties with Cook County and forming a new state.

Cook County, IL · 1d

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Marion County General Election Results

Don Tracy (R)- 72%. JB Pritzker & Christian Mitchell (D)- 21% STATEWIDE WINNER. Representative in the General Assembly 116th District. Representative in the General Assembly 110th District. Blaine Wilhour (R)- 100% WINNER. COUNTY. County Clerk. Zach Rose (R)- 100% WINNER. County Treasurer. Gary L. Purcell (R)- 100% WINNER. County Sheriff.

Marion County, IL · 2d

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Ballot positions set for Salem and Centralia City Elections

A lottery drawing has determined that Salem Mayoral challenger Rick Phillips will have the top ballot position in the April city elections. Phillips and incumbent Mayor Nic Farley both were on hand to file petitions at 7:30 am the first day of filing. Phillips won the lottery conducted last Friday.

Salem, IL · 2d

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World's Largest Catsup Bottle: Collinsville's claim to fame

Illinois Route 66: Where the Mother Road Begins

Collinsville, IL · 1d

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Edwardsville approves liquor license for Goshen Brat House

Owner Robert Keyser formerly owned the Goshen Butcher Shop in downtown Edwardsville.

Edwardsville, IL · 3d

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Photo Gallery: Main Street Community Center hosts its annual Veteran's Lunch

The lunch was free for each veteran and a guest.

Edwardsville, IL · 1d

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Madison County backed Republicans in most statewide races

The county did support Alexi Giannoulias, making him the first Democrat to carry the county in a statewide race since 2018.

Madison County, IL · 2d

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Two Westbound I-55/I-64 Lanes to Close for Bridge Repairs in St. Clair County

EAST ST. LOUIS – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced an upcoming lane closure on westbound Interstate 55/I-64/U.S. 40 between Illinois 3 and the Poplar Street Bridge in St. Clair County for bridge repairs. Beginning at 9 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9, two westbound mainline lanes will be closed...

St Clair County, IL · 23h

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St. Clair County Elects New Clerk, Re-Elects Several Board Members

ST. CLAIR COUNTY – St. Clair County voters elected a new County Clerk and re-elected County Board members in several districts, while voters in various fire protection districts chose to consolidate into the Cahokia Fire Protection District. Following are unofficial county-level results from the Nov. 3, 2026 St. Clair...

St Clair County, IL · 2d

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National display on Revolutionary War now in Salem

A national touring display of the American Revolutionary War Experience is in Salem now through November 19th. The Salem and Centralia chapters of Daughters of the American Revolution both applied to receive the display from the national organization and then elected to work together to bring the display to the area.

Salem, IL · 19h

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Marion County Board remains all Republican, but will have five new members following Tuesday election

The Marion County Board will remain all Republican as two Democratic candidates lost in their attempts to break the strong hold. In District 3, appointed board member Josh Dunahee beat Democrat Kerry Hodge 1,721 to 818 votes. In District 5, the two Republicans running for the two open seats were...

Marion County, IL · 2d

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New $25 million CAVC expansion unveiled at Collinsville High School campus

By Ray Popkess • A massive state-funded investment in the Collinsville Area Vocational Center (CAVC) was revealed to the public on Oct. 30 across Caseyville Road from Collinsville High School. The CAVC caters to high school students seeking career paths in the trades, healthcare, education and service industries. The...

Collinsville, IL · 1d

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Marion County Clerk Steve Fox’s last election anything but normal

Marion County Clerk Steve Fox had some special surprises for his final election before retiring December first. It started with power problems. “Three precincts that had power outages for multiple hours during the day. I really want to thank the community for stepping up. We had generators, lights, and different things brought in so that we could get through the day, and I appreciate that.”

Marion County, IL · 1d

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Glen Carbon merchants seek compensation over Main Street construction

Merchants say parking and access problems are affecting their businesses during a storm sewer project, while the village expects the work to finish by Thanksgiving.

Glen Carbon, IL · 1d

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Belleville sets course for $4.1M West Main redesign

At present, West Main Street in Belleville has five lanes of traffic, with drivers, pedestrians and cyclists all sharing the busy corridor. But the city is moving forward with a multi-million-dollar project that will dramatically change the way drivers use the road.

Belleville, IL · 1d