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Jerseyville middle school closes after ‘extensive’ flooding damage

Jerseyville Community Middle School in the Metro East has closed temporarily after "extensive" flooding damage.

Jerseyville, IL · 1d

The Telegraph

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Jersey County property transfers: See who bought and sold homes Nov. 2-6

Home sales in Jersey County include a house in rural Jerseyville that sold for $330,000

Jersey County, IL · 2d

everafterinthewoods.com

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This Old-Fashioned Illinois River Ferry Still Carries Cars Across Two Rivers In Minutes

Eight minutes. That’s about how long it takes to drive your car onto a boat, float across a river, and roll off in another state. Better yet, nobody makes you stay buckled in. Once the boat pushes off, you can step out of your vehicle and stand on deck with the water sliding past.

Grafton, IL · 5d
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These 7 Illinois Small-Town Diners Have Kept The Same Family Running The Grill For Generations

Some Illinois diners have fed the same towns for so long that grandparents and grandkids order the same burger at the same counter. The places on this list are more than old buildings with grills. Each one has stayed in family hands across generations, and that history shows up on...

Illinois · 11h
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The Brass Rail preparing free Thanksgiving meals

O’FALLON, Mo. (First Alert 4) - We’re just a few weeks from Thanksgiving and a St. Charles County restaurant is once again planning to feed thousands for the holiday. Every November, hundreds of volunteers prepare and pack meals at The Brass Rail in O’Fallon. Those free meals...

O'Fallon, MO · 2d

familydestinationsguide.com

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The Unassuming Bar In Illinois That People Will Happily Drive Hours To Reach

There’s a yellow brick building on a corner in Alton, Illinois that doesn’t care about your expectations, and that’s precisely why Fast Eddie’s Bon Air is worth every mile of the drive. The outside tells you everything you need to know before you even touch the...

Alton, IL · 5d

lhstoday.org

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A Ban on Two Wheels

For many students, getting to school means riding the bus, riding with their parents, or driving themselves. For others, electric bikes, also known as e-bikes, can be another way for them to get there. However, some schools have banned e-bikes, and now some students have lost another option for transportation.

Wentzville, MO · 2d

midriversnewsmagazine.com

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Local businessman Thomas R. Hughes dies at 75

Local businessman, philanthropist and home builder Thomas R. Hughes passed away Nov. 2 at the age of 75. Thomas spent two decades on the St. Charles City police force, according to his son Jason Hughes. His career in home building started when he built a house so his mother could move to St. Charles in the 1980s. He built homes on the weekend while still working in law enforcement.

O'Fallon, MO · 3d

kbia.org

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Ameren plans three more Missouri battery plants

Utility company Ameren has received the green light to add a new-to-Missouri type of infrastructure to the electric grid: batteries. The utility is expanding energy storage in the state. It is currently building its first battery facility in Missouri and recently received approval from state regulators for three more. Last...

Missouri · 2d

FOX 2

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Micky Dolenz bringing 60 years of Monkees hits to St. Charles

Fans of classic pop music will get a nostalgic trip back to the 1960s when Micky Dolenz brings his "Celebrating 60 Years of The Monkees" tour to The Family Arena in St. Charles.

St Charles, MO · 2d

The Telegraph

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Emerson names local educators for 2026 Excellence in Teaching Awards

A crystal apple awaits seven local teachers at Emerson's awards ceremony

Edwardsville, IL · 1d

The Telegraph

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The Telegraph's Alton area headlines for Nov. 12 over past 100 years of history

Nov. 12 headlines include Alton veterans share stories at 2006 Veterans Day ceremony

Alton, IL · 1d

The Telegraph

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Former Alton church goes to auction with $75,000 starting bid

Stained glass, 40-foot ceilings, seven bathrooms: Alton church hits the auction block

Alton, IL · 1d

Boone Country Connection

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Public Invited to Celebrate Progress on Improve I-70: Warrenton to Wentzville Project Ribbon Cutting Marks Upcoming Completion of New Pavement in Warren and St. Charles Counties

HANNIBAL – The Missouri Department of Transportation and its Design-Build contractor, Improve 70 Alliance - comprised of Emery Sapp & Sons, Clarkson Construction Company, Bartlett & West and HNTB, will host a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate a major milestone for the Improve I-70: Warrenton to Wentzville Project. The...

Wentzville, MO · 2d

The Telegraph

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Illinois high school soccer coaches honor state's top players

Marquette Catholic’s Parker Belchik and James Fischer among southwestern Illinois boys soccer players named with All-Sectional by the IHSSCA.

Illinois · 2d

The Telegraph

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Alton City Council hires new human resources, planning directors

After Greg Caffey’s resignation, Alton names successor to planning and code enforcement

Alton, IL · 9h

hoodline.com

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St. Charles County Library Proposal Includes Plans for New Branches

The St. Charles County Library District has proposed building three new branches, renovating existing ones and buying new books as part of a multimillion-dollar plan. A proposed branch in Lake Saint Louis was among the plans reported by STLtoday.com. The Cliff View branch is in Wentzville, per the same report....

St Charles County, MO · 1d

The Telegraph

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Alton’s Ryan Howard commits to SIUE basketball

Alton star Ryan Howard commits to SIUE basketball, giving the Cougars a high-scoring local guard for the next step of his career.

Edwardsville, IL · 1d

The Edwardsville Intelligencer

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Go to an art auction or a spaghetti dinner this week

Who's your favorite artist?

Edwardsville, IL · 14h