LCCC Breaks Ground on Main Complex Renovation

Old Herald Brewery & Distillery: A Spicy Stop on the Mother Road

Illinois Route 66: Where the Mother Road Begins

Glen Carbon committee approves prairie restoration

The village approved a three-year, $37,450 agreement with Native Plant STL to restore about 1.5 acres of prairie at Green Space East.

LCCC President Discusses Main Complex Construction Timeline and Expansion Details

Audiences should “expect the unexpected” at fall SIUE dance concert

“Unlocked: A Dance Concert” features seven works by faculty and alumni choreographers, with dancers exploring modern, contemporary and theatrical movement.

Collinsville Schools gear up for 100-year anniversary celebration of Kahoks athletics on Nov. 16th

In a little than a week, the Collinsville school district will celebrate a major milestone in its rich history as November 16 th marks the 100 th anniversary of the athletic programs team nickname, the Kahoks. Collinsville High School athletic director Clay Smith said there has been a palpable buzz around the school the last few weeks about next week’s 100-year celebration. “We’re excited about it and it’s not every day you get to celebrate a 100-year birthday, especially for the name of our mascot which is extremely cool for us in the athletic department,” Smith said. It’s hard to think that 100 years later since 1926 that we still have the name that represents Collinsville and all the generations of families and coaches and gyms, so yeah, it’s an exciting time.” The Kahoks nickname was born out of a search that started in late October of 1926. On October 26, 1926, the Collinsville High School newspaper, The Chanticleer, asked students to submit ideas for a nickname for the school's athletic teams. Ultimately, the goal was to find a name that represented Collinsville and, as the newspaper put it, would “instill fear in the hearts of the opponent.” Only three

Missouri sets public hearings on Ameren’s proposed West Alton power plant

WEST ALTON, Mo. (KBSI) — Missouri regulators will hold two public hearings this month on Ameren Missouri’s proposed natural gas power plant. Ameren wants to build the 2,100-megawatt West Alton Energy Center in St. Charles County. The utility says the plant would help meet growing electricity demand across its service area, including in Southeast Missouri.

Glen Carbon trustees split over higher tax levy

Higher levy proposal would add about $5.30 a year to some tax bills, according to Trustee Bill Maliszewski.

Statement from Granite City Fire Department on Ambulance Diversion

Gateway Regional Medical Center's Emergency Department is currently on diversion status due to staffing limitations. Gateway ER has been on diversion status since Saturday, November 7 and will continue to be on diversion for the foreseeable future. This diversion status…

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.

Rep. Stuart: BJC and Aetna Agreement Preserves Access for Metro East Retirees

EDWARDSVILLE — State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, released the following statement after BJC Health and Aetna health insurance have reached an agreement to extend health care coverage for at least one year:. “I’m grateful BJC and Aetna have come together to ensure members in our community and across the...

Ascent Dealer Services Publishes Free F&I Glossary and Planning Guides to Help Dealers Review Their F&I Menus and Training

Alton, Illinois F&I agency gives dealer principals, general managers and F&I managers a shared vocabulary as dealerships plan their F&I line-up and training for the coming year Ascent Dealer Services, an F&I agency based in Alton, Illinois, has published a free F&I glossary that gives dealership teams plain definitions of 23 finance and insurance terms, […]

Missouri-Illinois Weather Alert: St. Louis Freeze Friday, Nov 11-15

St. Louis faces a dramatic temperature plunge as 69-degree warmth gives way to freezing nights