East Saint Louis, IL

FENTON, Mo. — Missouri State Highway Patrol officials released the identity of the man who was killed in the boat crash on the Meramec in Fenton Saturday night. Milos Marjanovic, 34, was from Brookfield, Illinois. The crash happened near George Winter Park. Five men and one woman in their 30s...

EDWARDSVILLE — The 1820 Col. Benjamin Stephenson House is planning to host another online antique and collectible auction this fall. The historic site has hosted an in-person auction for more than 15 years every October, but COVID-19 forced organizers to cancel last year’s auction and rethink the best way to keep the fundraiser going. Now, bidders from the area and across the country will have the opportunity to peruse a variety of items in the convenience of the own homes. The auction will open in August with bidding ending Oct. 7.

JERSEY - If anyone ever epitomized the word “athlete” it would have to be Jersey’s Edward Roberts. This past spring, Edward, of Dow, was an all-conference football player as a junior free safety/running back for Jersey Community High School. He's also an outstanding tennis player and basketball player. It is...

Greetings from the Alton Branch NAACP! We would like to announce our Freedom Fund Banquet coming up September 18, 2021 at Lewis & Clark Community College in the Commons building. It would be an honor to have you join us for this event. Our 2021 banquet theme this year is: Making Lives Matter: Where do we go from here? Mayor David Goins will be our guest speaker at our banquet this year and will address the social unrest we have faced in recent years, the work being done, and the work that i Continue Reading

The Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine Chamber of Commerce was proud to host their first ever drive-in movie at Troy United Methodist Church on Friday, June 11 th . “When we booked the event, of course we were not sure what the COVID event status would be so we played it safe” said Dawn Mushill, Executive Director, Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob Marine Chamber of Commerce. “We knew a regular movie night was not possible so we went with what we knew we could do”. It was a true Continue Reading

MADISON - The Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis and Brian Koberna, of the Madison County Sheriff’s Office and the deputy commander for the Gerald W. Wiley homicide case in Madison, said four suspects have been charged, but one remains on the loose. The homicide incident occurred at 11:45...

For some Missourians, being vaccinated against COVID-19 has provided a dizzying sense of freedom after a year of isolation — opening the door to everything from baseball games to haircuts. But not everyone is ready for the transition. As life gradually inches back to normal, many are struggling with anxiety...

The fourth Dave Shannahan Basketball Museum of Illinois golf outing is set for Friday, Oct. 8, at Arlington Greens near Collinsville. The event, a fundraiser for the planned Illinois Basketball Coaches Hall of Fame Museum, is sponsored by the statewide organization and the Larry Graham Southwestern Illinois HOF and Golf Committee.

EDWARDSVILLE - Without a doubt, Edwardsville's Spencer Stearns has a love of the game of baseball. When Stearns steps on the field, he plays with visible enthusiasm and commitment to the sport. Stearns had several big days for the Tigers' baseball team this past high school summer season. In the regional championship, he smacked a home run in the third inning as a part of a three-run rally that tied the game, then relieved starter Gannon Burns and threw four shutout innings. He escaped a sixth-inning, Continue Reading

BETHALTO - Junior athlete Luke Parmentier had an excellent football season at Civic Memorial High School this past spring, playing as a receiver on offense, where he caught 20 passes for 321 yards and four touchdowns, and had 10 tackles on defense, seven of them solo, as the Eagles finished 4-2 in the abbreviated season. Parmentier was a strong person at the plate and on the mound for the CM baseball team in the recent summer season. Luke is also considered a very hard worker who enjoys being Continue Reading

BELLEVILLE, Ill. (KMOV.com) – Metro Link service in the Metro East has resumed after a fallen tree shut down lines. Passenger may experience 10-15 minutes delays at this time. At 10:35 a.m. MetroLink trains were put on hold between the Fairview Heights and Belleville stations.

Celebrate the Stars and Stripes this 4th of July with new official on-field St. Louis Cardinals gear from New Era. Check out the different styles below. MLB’s 4th of July 2021 hats look great. When the grills are fired up and you settle down to watch the game, make sure you’ve got the same gear that the St. Louis Cardinals are wearing on the diamond.

ST. LOUIS — Monday afternoon was hot, but not hot enough to set a new mark for the highest temperature ever recorded on June 14 in St. Louis, according to the National Weather Service. Monday's high temperature officially climbed to 96 degrees around 3 p.m., meteorologist Alex Elmore said. The...

To encourage children to keep their reading skills sharp over the summer, state Sen. Rachelle Crowe (D-Glen Carbon) is launching a Summer Reading Club for students who live in the 56th Senate District. “Reading encourages children to develop a lifelong interest in books while maintaining reading skills as they transition...

EDWARDSVILLE — Southern Illinois University Edwardsville School of Nursing’s (SON) Healthcare and Nursing Administration (HCNA) program has been ranked fifth nationally by www.registerednursing.org, a nursing advocacy organization. The SON’s HCNA program prepares nurses for entry into management positions in healthcare organizations, and refines the skills of experienced nurse managers to...

EDWARDSVILLE - The Edwardsville girls track and field team has been strong in the middle to long distances for several years. On Saturday, the girls worked as a team to capture fifth place in the 4 x 800 relay in the IHSA Class 3A State Track and Field Meet. The Tigers’ 4 x 800 relay team consisted of Riley Knoyle, Kaitlyn Loyet, Maya Lueking and Olivia Coll, who recorded a time of 9:32.15. Tigers’ sophomore Kaitlyn Morningstar had an equally big day as the 4 x 800 relay group, Continue Reading