District 7 curriculum committee to give first report Nov. 9

Under the committee’s charter, curriculum proposals generally must receive its review and written recommendation before going to the school board for action.

Potters throw everything at Knights in second round

Only eight teams remain in each of the IHSA State Final football brackets and the Triad Knights are no longer one of them. Their matchup with the Morton Potters on Saturday, Nov. 7 proved to be too tall a task, as they were thrown into the kiln of a lopsided game.

Caseyville Moving Forward on Lawsuit Over Police Cars

The Caseyville Village Board meeting opened on November 4, at 7pm. The minutes from the previous meeting were approved. Deb Dougherty spoke first in public comment, she asked for an update on the lawsuit the village has filed over the unfinished police cars. She wants to know how much the lawsuit is costing and how much they've already paid the company. She also asked about the promised radar speed signs that are not out in the neighborhoods yet and the status of the solar farm project. There was no new business or correspondence. The bill list was approved. Police Chief Woody Hall had no report. Superintendent of Public Works Brian Rader reported the department has been busy with upmp and sanitary sewer maintenance, a water line replacement on 89th Street and Bunkum Road, and repairing curbs, street sweeping and adding storm sewer inlets in Tanglewood. Village Attorney Bill Wagner then gave an update on the lawsuit regarding the police cars, there is a court date on Nov. 9th. The next meeting of the Village Board is on November 18, at 7pm.

Wine & Whiskey for the Watershed returns Nov. 12

Proceeds support conservation, habitat restoration and environmental education at the Watershed Nature Center.

Madison County Historical Society presents ‘A Christmas Memory’ Nov. 19

• On Thursday, Nov. 19, the Madison County Historical Society (MCHS) and Alumni Players! (AP!), will offer up an evening of entertainment they hope will set the tone for the coming holiday season. The centerpiece of the evening will be a performance of “A Christmas Memory,” a short story by...

Comeback Falls Short for Women's Soccer in OVC Quarterfinal

ST. CHARLES, Mo. – The Lindenwood women's soccer team (8-8-2, 4-3-0 OVC) saw their 2026 season come to an end with a 3-2 loss to SIUE (7-6-2, 3-3-1 OVC) in the OVC Championship Quarterfinals on Sunday afternoon. The Cougars took a 2-0 lead in the first half behind a...

SIU-Edwardsville visits Missouri following Cobb's 20-point game

SIU-Edwardsville Cougars (2-1) at Missouri Tigers (1-1) BOTTOM LINE: SIU-Edwardsville visits Missouri after Gianni Cobb scored 20 points in SIU-Edwardsville's 78-77 loss to the Lipscomb Bisons. Missouri finished 20-13 overall a season ago while going 15-3 at home. The Tigers averaged 14.2 assists per game on 27.7 made field goals...

Byway Discovery Center Grand Opening

This Illinois City Park Becomes A Dazzling Christmas Wonderland With Millions Of Lights

Four million lights. That’s the number, and a group of retired volunteers called the Grandpa Gang puts them up by hand every single year. They start in September, long before most of us think about holiday decorations. By the day after Thanksgiving, a quiet city park in Illinois glows like a giant snow globe.

Residents Raise Concerns to Venice City Council About Police

The Venice City Council met on November 2 minus Alderman Randy Davis whose resignation from the board was approved during the meeting.A moment of silence for the four adults shot at a youth football game at Madison High School the evening before. Several public comments were centered around issues with the police department. The first public speaker was from code enforcement officer Eric Deboe. Deboe wanted to know who the FOIA officer and when a new Streets & Alleys supervisor. Finally, Deboe said he believed there should be a time for city employees to talk to all elected officials without the public present. Mayor Phillip White Jr. replied that there is no FOIA officer for the city- the police chief, compltroller, and clerk each respond to their own departments requests. White added that Streets & Alleys employee Kendall Echols is doing a good job managing things so there are no plans to hire anyone. Alderman Gerald Massie replied to Deboe's comment about meeting in private and explained that Sunshine Laws prohibit that. White said he would be happy to meet with Deboe privately to answer some of his questions and explain policies and procedures. Next, Reverend James Herell reminded the

Veterans Caring for Veterans golf tournament honors local veterans

“He was very proud of his service to the Navy, very proud that he went to Vietnam and served there,” John Phillips’ brother-in-law said. “And he was a brother.”

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.

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.

Granite City Fresh Market Coming to Bellmore Village

The Granite City City Council meeting opened on November 4, at 7pm. The minutes from the previous meeting were passed unanimously. In presentation of communications, representatives from Bellmore Village gave a presentation on the planned renovations of the stores they purchased, one of which will be Granite City Fresh Market. The market will offer a deli counter and fresh high quality produce. In public correspondence Susie Rodgers spoke first, on the behalf of Heather Groetecke. She read a statement from Groetecke that revolved around the "No" result of the recent referendum asking whether residents were in favor of data centers. She praised the community for standing together, calling for transparency and resisting a data center. Jacob Sudabris spoke next echoing the same sentiment as Grotecke, that the residents resisting the data centers are valid in their criticisms of the board and their concerns are not unfounded. As proven by the recent ballot initiative, they are speaking for the majority. He hopes the board will hear that message and adapt. Leslie Budoris followed Jacob, also sharing the same message as the first two speakers. She does not want a data center at all, under any circumstance. James Bailey was the next

Edwardsville girls cross country makes history with fourth-place state finish

MacKenna Kerpan and Morgan Popelar become Edwardsville's first state medalists in the same race, leading the Tigers to a program-best fourth-place state finish.

Blackburn Annexation Passes Maryville Village Board

The Maryville Village Board meeting opened at 6pm on November 4 with Trustee Rod Schmidt absent. The meeting began with public comments. Page Durham, a resident of Collinsville, was the first to speak, and she began by handing the board an informational flier. She came representing the Madison County Farm Bureau, a non profit representing 1,300 land owners and farmers within the county. Durham spoke on behalf of the annexation of the Regal property, which the Farm Bureau opposes for various reasons stated on her handout. The annexation itself is for the Blackburn Manor subdivision and the surrounding area. She acknowledged the annexation is working within state limits, but the bureau would like the board to adopt an agricultural zoning area for the property. Their intention is to keep farmland as farmland. Allowing the farmers to use that land as they always have. She then offered her services to the board and the staff in the creation of said agricultural zone. Dwayne Regal spoke next. His property is the one in question regarding the annexation. He isn't ready to hook up to city water yet, and he currently prefers his well water. Regal wanted to know if the annexation will

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...

Monticello downs Roxana to reach IHSA Class 3A quarterfinals

Monticello beat Roxana 49-14 in the IHSA Class 3A football playoffs, to advance to next week’s quarterfinals.

Edison’s Entertainment Complex Female Athletes Of The Month: Edwardsville Girls Make Cross Country History With Fourth at State

PEORIA — MacKenna Kerpan and Morgan Popelar earned all-state honors Saturday afternoon as Edwardsville finished fourth at the IHSA Class 3A girls’ state cross-country meet at Detweiler Park, the highest team finish in school history. Kerpan placed eighth in 16 minutes, 48.0 seconds, and Popelar finished 17th in...