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12 high school seniors honored for leadership, good citizenship

Twelve west-central Illinois high school seniors were awarded Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen awards Tuesday.

Jacksonville, IL · 1d

The Telegraph

Alton’s Ryan Howard commits to SIUE basketball

Alton star Ryan Howard commits to SIUE basketball, giving the Cougars a high-scoring local guard for the next step of his career.

Edwardsville, IL · 1d

The Telegraph

East Alton-Wood River district considers wearable panic badges for staff

East Alton-Wood River studies panic badges as another layer in campus security

East Alton, IL · 23h

The Telegraph

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Simmons Hanly Conroy attorneys selected for National Trial Lawyers

The National Trial Lawyers is an invitation-only professional organization that selects members through a multiphase, objective process.

Alton, IL · 2d

Collinsville Daily News

Community Hospital of Staunton Welcomes New President Teresa Cornelius

Experienced healthcare executive brings more than 20 years of leadership and a passion for community healthcare. Community Hospital of Staunton (CHS) is pleased to announce Teresa Cornelius, DNP, MSN, RN, CENP, as its new President, effective November 9, 2026. Cornelius brings more than 20 years of healthcare experience, including an impressive career with HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital in Highland, Illinois, where she advanced from bedside nursing to executive leadership. Beginning her career as a registered nurse in 2006, Cornelius progressively assumed leadership responsibilities, serving as Charge Nurse, Inpatient Nurse Manager, Director of Clinical Services, Chief Nursing Officer, Chief Operating Officer, and ultimately President and Chief Administrative Officer of both HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital and HSHS Holy Family Hospital in Greenville in June 2024. Throughout her career, Cornelius has demonstrated a commitment to strengthening healthcare services, developing clinical teams, improving patient experiences, and building meaningful relationships with physicians and the communities they serve. Her leadership experience includes overseeing hospital operations, strategic planning, quality initiatives, service-line growth, and more than $27 million in major facility investments. Cornelius holds a Doctorate of Nursing Practice in Ethical Leadership and a Master of Science in Nursing Administration. She is also a Certified Executive in Nursing

Staunton, IL · 1d

My Journal Courier

Hiring of Chicago law firm by city, county raising questions

Jacksonville and Morgan County hired Ancel Glink as both face public transparency concerns and a rise in open records requests.

Jacksonville, IL · 3d

fireapparatusmagazine.com

Jacksonville’s (IL) Century-Old Fire Apparatus Gets Free Restoration Help

Jacksonville Journal-Courier, Ill. A 1928 American LaFrance fire truck is on its way to Florida after a Jacksonville resident stepped forward to fund its restoration. The truck, original to the Jacksonville Fire Department, was used by the department for three decades before being retired in the 1950s. It was previously estimated to require about $30,000 in mechanical work, tires and braking systems to operate in parades and other events such as National Night Out and Touch-a-Truck.

Jacksonville, IL · 2d

My Journal Courier

Ringing in hope: Jacksonville Salvation Army launches Red Kettle Campaign

The Salvation Army in Jacksonville kicks off its $150,000 Red Kettle Campaign, the organization's largest fundraiser of the year.

Jacksonville, IL · 21h

edglentoday.com

Alton City Council Meeting: Data Center Concerns, City Business and Public Comment

At the November 12, 2026, Alton City Council meeting, residents spoke at length about the proposed Terawatt data center, raising concerns about noise, energy and water use, environmental effects, public transparency and the project’s potential impact on the community. Other speakers urged the city to consider alternative uses for the former steel mill site, asked about conditions at 845 Danforth Street, and called for progress in negotiations with Teamsters Local 525. Council discussion included a proposal to introduce a temporary data-center moratorium; it was referred to the Committee of the Whole, not adopted at this meeting.

Alton, IL · 1d

The Telegraph

East Alton-Wood River marks Veterans Day with annual ceremony

Veterans gathered in East Alton-Wood River as ceremony recalled wars and the fallen

Wood River, IL · 1d

My Journal Courier

Veterans Day ceremony honors service and sacrifice

Army veteran Andrew Massey told a Veterans Day crowd that every service member helps protect the nation’s freedoms.

Winchester, IL · 1d

edglentoday.com

Overnight Warming Locations Provide Shelter for Cold Nights, Seek Volunteers as Temperatures Drop

ALTON/EDWARDSVILLE/GRANITE CITY/WOOD RIVER - The Overnight Warming Locations have announced a new site for the 2026–2027 season, and they’re looking for volunteers to serve community members experiencing homelessness and heat insufficiency. Sign in to hide this notification. Get The Latest News!. Don't miss our top stories and need-to-know...

Alton, IL · 1d

mchenrycountyblog.com

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...

Alton, IL · 2d

edglentoday.com