Grace + Grit Boutique brings size-inclusive fashion and family roots to downtown Alton

SIUE women’s basketball sets records in 76-point win

SIUE sets program records with a 76-point margin of victory and 32 assists while six Cougars score in double figures in the win over Eureka.

Associated Physicians Group's Christina Rogerson on Medicare plan choices and navigating insurance barriers

Christina Rogerson, Chief Operating Officer of Associated Physicians Group discusses how insurance rules, prior authorizations and network changes can affect access to care. Rogerson explains why a physician referral does not always guarantee coverage and discusses steps patients can take when a recommended service is denied, including asking their provider about options and contacting their insurer to advocate for themselves.

Yelp's Merry on the Mississippi spotlights Alton small businesses for the holidays

A Yelp passport sent visitors through 16 Alton businesses for a night of holiday shopping

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Chef Aaron Hickersom of Blue City Smoke shares his food truck, barbecue and private-chef plans

Chef Aaron Hickersom, an Alton native and Navy veteran with nearly 30 years in the culinary industry, joins Brian Trust on Our Daily Show to talk about Blue City Smoke. He describes the inspiration behind the name and his plans for chef-inspired smash burgers, gourmet sandwiches, barbecue and rotating specials.

Troy officials discuss changing trash haulers

He said after Republic took over Sanders Waste Systems out of Alton, Keeven said some residents complained about pick-up times and issues with getting new trash cans. “Our contract with them comes due next April or July,” he said. “They asked if we would like to do a long-term contract. I spoke with the mayor about that and I spoke to other city administrators with who they’re using and are they satisfied with the service?”

UND-SIUE Men’s Basketball Game Moved to Tuesday

GRAND FORKS, N.D. – Monday's men's basketball game between the University of North Dakota and SIU Edwardsville has been rescheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 17, with a 7 p.m. tip-off at the Betty Engelstad Sioux Center. The schedule change was made to accommodate travel complications resulting from the nationwide air...

Potential IHSA Constitution amendment proposals for 2026-27 announced

A total of 24 proposals that could potentially amend the IHSA Constitution and By-Laws were received from principals and other official representatives of IHSA member schools for the IHSA’s 2026-27 legislative cycle. The IHSA Legislative Commission discussed the 24 proposals during their first meeting on Monday, Nov. 2. Proposals...

Kaiser, Curry lead five Edwardsville entries into state finals

Natalie Kaiser advances to the diving finals with a chance to set a program record, while four Edwardsville swimming entries also qualify for finals and five Tigers are guaranteed state medals.

Cougars Beat Red Devils 114-38 as Dogan Scores 18

The SIU Edwardsville Cougars beat the Eureka Red Devils 114-38 at First Community Arena. The post Cougars Beat Red Devils 114-38 as Dogan Scores 18 appeared first on Ball Exclusives .

No. 21 McKendree Falls in Double Overtime Heartbreak Fashion

ASHLAND, Ohio. – No. 21 McKendree women's soccer was defeated by Wayne State from a last-minute goal scored in the second overtime at Ferguson Field on Friday. The Warriors got out to a lead early, scoring within the first two minutes from a goal that just found the inside of the far post.

NCERC Researcher Explores New Uses for Illinois Corn

Brooke Wagner once thought of corn primarily as a food crop. Now, as a senior research fellow at the National Corn to Ethanol Research Center (NCERC), she is helping develop new uses for corn that could create long-term value for Illinois farmers. Located on the campus of Southern Illinois University...

'We never got down': Hannah Macias and Arielle Niemeyer win USA Pickleball national title

Hannah Macias and Arielle Niemeyer went 4-0 to win the Ladies 3.5 Division at the USA Pickleball National Championships in San Diego.