Comets Football Season Ends in Playoff Loss to Mt. Carmel

After an Opening Round victory in the IHSA 3A football playoffs, the Greenville Comets saw their season come to a close with a 44-22 loss to the undefeated Mt. Carmel Golden Aces on October 31. The Comets made the trek toward the Illinois-Indiana border for their afternoon matchup with the...

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...

Elijah P. Lovejoy descendants reflect on abolitionist’s legacy at Alton memorial

Elijah P. Lovejoy's great-great-great-nephew offers message of forgiveness

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

Alton Adds Metal Detectors to City Hall Meetings After Threat Arrest

Starting Thursday, anyone walking into Alton City Hall for a Committee of the Whole, City Council or Plan Commission meeting will have to pass through metal detector screening, follow a new limited-bag policy, and stay in their seat once the meeting gets underway. The city says the changes take effect November 12, 2026, and apply to people entering the building after normal business hours on meeting nights.

Spotlight & Giveaway: A Very Cozy Cat Lady Christmas by Amy Bizzarri

Today, HJ is pleased to share with you Amy Bizzarri’s new release: A Very Cozy Cat Lady Christmas. Between mischievous cats and a Christmas theft, the Bocchetta family winery is anything but quiet. When Chicago elementary school teacher Chiara Bocchetta heads home to Carlinville, Illinois, for Christmas at her...

Edwardsville hockey rolls past Mascoutah for second straight win

Three Tigers score twice as Edwardsville overwhelms first-year Mascoutah for its second straight win.

Wreaths Across America marks 20 years at Alton National Cemetery

LCCC Breaks Ground on Main Complex Renovation

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

Alton Main Street’s Fall 2026 What’s Up Downtown: New Businesses, Events and Student Research

Alton Main Street’s fall edition of What’s Up Downtown covers new and upcoming businesses, holiday events and student projects focused on Alton’s cultural and business assets. Executive Director Sara McGibany also shares details about the tree lighting, downtown shopping events and the final First Fridays of the year.

Crowe Stars in Mizzou’s Victory Over SIUE, Mitchell Goes Down

The Tigers bounced back with another pair of big performances from their 5-star freshmen. Missouri men’s basketball bounced back Monday night with a 96-58 win against Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville. It was less a get-right game and more a try-stuff game for Tigers head coach Dennis Gates. That was especially...

What a ride: Roxana coach Wade DeVries reflects on Shells season

Coach Wade DeVries reflected on Roxana turning a 2-3 early season mark into a playoff run that saw the Shells fall short in a second-round loss at Monticello.

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.

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.

LCCC President Discusses Main Complex Construction Timeline and Expansion Details

KC Blue Devils Stay Perfect, Roll Past Greenville JV 130-48

The Kaskaskia College Blue Devils continued their impressive start to the men’s basketball season, improving to 4-0 with a dominating 130-48 victory over the Greenville University JV on Monday night. KC’s offense was firing on all cylinders from the opening tip, pouring in 71 points in the first half...

Trial Lawyers Sued Using RICO Law

CHICAGO, IL — A federal judge in Chicago ruled November 6 that JM Eagle can proceed with three civil racketeering claims against Simmons Hanly Conroy, an asbestos law firm headquartered in Alton, Illinois. The claims will also proceed against Sokolove Law and several named attorneys and staff. The case...

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.

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…