Byway Discovery Center Grand Opening

Alton delays vote again on redevelopment deal for former Elijah P.'s site at 401 Piasa St.

Alton delays data center review after a speaker questions Stantec’s independence

SIUE women’s basketball rallies past Milwaukee

SIUE overcomes a halftime deficit as Tyra Robinson takes over late, scoring nine straight points to help the Cougars rally past Milwaukee.

Republicans keep control in Madison County despite Democratic gains nationally

Madison County voters rejected data centers in four townships, election results show

Highland And Nashville Advance In Football Playoffs

A few local schools are still alive in the IHSA football playoffs. Highland and Nashville are in the quarterfinal round and will play this Saturday. The Highland Bulldogs defeated Carterville 62-50 in Class 4A, and will host Rochester Saturday, November 14. As of Monday afternoon, the starting time had not been announced by the IHSA.

The Rock invites Edwardsville family to ‘Jumanji’ premiere

Brooklynn Keppler’s Halloween costume catches The Rock’s attention, leading to an invitation for the Edwardsville family to attend the “Jumanji: Open World” premiere.

Laine Curry, Mitton, Albertyn All Qualify In Two Events Each, Tigers Get All Three Relays To State Meet

EDWARDSVILLE – Laine Curry and Morgan Mitton qualified for two individual events each for Edwardsville, while freshman Alexi Albertyn qualified for two events for O’Fallon, as the Tigers won their 13th consecutive IHSA girls swimming sectional meet Saturday afternoon at the Chuck Fruit Aquatic Center. Edwardsville won the...

Emma Jackson Leads By Example at Highland High School

HIGHLAND – Emma Jackson knows the value of hard work. For her achievements, Emma Jackson is a Platinum Transportation Student of the Month for Highland High School. Jackson, a senior, is an avid member of the Future Farmers of America (FFA) organization at her school. She works hard to support her peers as well as farmers throughout the region. She understands the importance of agriculture and always tries to educate others about this, too.

Highland Historical Society celebrates Christmas

• The Highland Historical Society is ready to welcome guests back to The Latzer Homestead for their annual Christmas tour. Tour the beautiful 1901 home, once owned by the Father of PET milk, Louis Latzer, in its near original state. Built in 1901, the Latzer Homestead housed Louis Latzer, his...

Granite City Students Win Madison County Recycling Poster Honors

GRANITE CITY – Granite City Community Unit School District #9 is proud to announce that Granite City High School students Addison Courtney and Kylie Selph Stratton have been named winners in the Madison County Green Schools Program’s 2026 America Recycles Day Poster Contest. Courtney and Selph Stratton were...

Edwardsville girls golf coach Libby Koonce resigns after 13 years

Libby Koonce steps down after 13 years with Edwardsville girls golf, ending an eight-year run as head coach highlighted by five regional titles and a sixth-place state finish.

O’Fallon Freshman Alexi Albertyn Wins Two Sectional Swimming Titles

O’FALLON – O’Fallon freshman Alexi Albertyn won two freestyle events at the sectional to qualify for the state swimming meet, leading a Panthers team whose coach praised its performances and support for one another. Albertyn won the 50-yard freestyle in 23.60 seconds, finishing first in a field...

Glen Carbon board to discuss tax levy options, preliminary budget

The agenda does not list a proposed levy amount. Finance Director Kelly Korte and Trustee Maliszewski are scheduled to present the options.

Edwardsville flag football looks to reload for another state run

Edwardsville heads into its second offseason with a strong returning core and a goal of getting back to the state tournament after falling in the sectional semifinals.

Jersey County considers sales tax hike to fund ambulance service

Jersey County Board weighs a half-percent tax hike as ambulance faces $650,000 shortfall

Roxana's Noah Crump makes 1A all-state; CM makes PR run in Peoria

Roxana senior Noah Crump finished 25th in the Class 1A cross country state meet to join Cree Stumpf as Shells' all-staters, while CM posted four PRs in the 2A state race.

LC Diversity Council to Host TransFormation Event Nov. 19

GODFREY – Lewis and Clark Community College’s Diversity Council, in partnership with Alton Pride, will host its annual TransFormation event this month to bring the campus and greater community together to learn about and discuss gender diversity, trans experiences and allyship in a welcoming space. The event will...

City Announces Upcoming Boil Order

It’s been a long time coming, but the City of Greenville’s new water treatment plant will go one line later this month. On November 16 and 17, the new plant will be permanently connected and the retiring plant disconnected. City officials stated they do not anticipate any serious...