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Carlinville Middle School to send 11 track athletes to state
The Carlinville Middle School track team competed in the IESA Sectional track meet on Friday, May 10 at North Mac High School. The following athletes have qualified for the IESA State Track Meet on May 17 and 18 in East Peoria. 7th grade boys. Drake Peterson, Pole Vault. Andrew Konneker,...
Police searching for missing 44-year-old woman last seen near Farmersville, Illinois
ILLINOIS, USA — Illinois State Police is searching for a missing 44-year-old woman last seen in Montgomery County Tuesday. The East Peoria Police Department and ISP are searching for Julie Williams was last seen near Farmersville, Illinois, on Tuesday. She is described as 5-foot-2 in height, about 125 pounds...
Victim identified in fatal Godfrey crash
The Madison County Sheriff's Department responded to a fatal crash that took place early Sunday morning near Godfrey Road and Pearl Street. Authorities tell the Big Z the preliminary investigation indicates that the single-vehicle crash happened at just after 5:00am. A white 2008 Ford Fusion was traveling northbound on Godfrey...
Madison County recognizes Green Schools
Granite City High School was recognized as “Green Team of the Year” and St. Mary’s Catholic Middle School in Alton Science Teacher Rebecca Harper was named “Coordinator of the Year.” The recognition is part of Madison County government’s continued efforts to support and recognize those keeping the environment top of mind.
Bethalto group plans Memorial Day service
The Bethalto Memorial Day activities will consist of the traditional ceremony at Rose Lawn Memory Gardens but not a parade. The parade has been an off-and-on proposition for the last several years, at first due to pandemic concerns, but organizers are focusing on a simple service at the cemetery. Tim...
Monster trucks, demolition derbies, country music: Central Illinois county fairs starting soon
Several years ago, Greene County Fair Association officials moved the fair to the last week of May to take advantage of the cooler weather. That makes the fair, with roots dating back to 1854 and a heavy emphasis on agriculture, one of the earliest in the state, said fair association secretary Mark Walker.
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