Edwardsville Veterans Day Parade honors local veterans

A large crowd lines downtown Edwardsville for the annual Veterans Day Parade, led by Air Force veteran Kimberli Goodner as grand marshal.

PREVIEW: Bearcat Football Closes 2026 Season on the Road at Truman State

Kirksville, MO - McKendree University football heads to northeast Missouri for the final time in 2026, closing out the season Saturday against Truman State. The Bearcats will look to finish the year on a high note against a Bulldog team that has found its stride down the stretch and enters the weekend on a four-game winning streak with an opportunity to clinch an outright GLVC Football Championship with a win.

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, Glen Carbon area restaurant inspections Nov. 2-6

All information is from the Madison County Health Department’s website.

Kay Weber on Belleville’s 46th Annual Thanksgiving Art and Craft Fair

Veterans Day Program In Greenville

The annual Bond County Veterans Day Program was held Wednesday morning in the Greenville First United Methodist Church. The guest speaker was Colonel Justin Warnaar (warner) from Scott Air Force Base. He talked about Veterans Day. Veterans from throughout the county participated in the ceremony. Members of Girl Scout Troop...

Volunteers needed for Belleville's overnight center. Here's how you can help

St. Paul United Church of Christ will host an informational meeting Nov. 18 for people interested in volunteering at an overnight center for people without shelter during dangerously cold weather. The meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. at the church, 115 W. B St. Attendees will learn about the Emergency Weather Overnight Center at the McCormick Center, 301 S. First St. in Belleville, which will provide shelter when temperatures fall to 20 degrees or below. People seeking shelter will be screened and transported from the Salvation Army in Belleville. A hired security guard will be stationed at the center, according to the church. The City Council approved the center in August. The McCormick Center is owned by the Catholic Diocese of Belleville, which is encouraging other area cities to offer similar winter services.

Edwardsville girls wrestling wins 618 Scramble with 13 top-four finishes

Edwardsville opens the season with a team championship at the 618 Girls Wrestling Scramble, led by four individual champions and 43 pins.

Stuart statement on BJC, Aetna agreement

By Tribune Staff • 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...

Silver Creek replaces Marine on the construction update list; THS, TMS remain

After site grading and earthmoving, lime stabilization happened, followed by site drainage during the week of Oct. 16 and concrete preparation during the week of Oct. 23. At Triad High School, the mezzanine took shape as structural steel has been installed; same with the lobby. Concrete slabs and steps have been poured in both areas and steel has formed the catwalk section within the theater.

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.

Madison County approves zoning variances near Troy

By Randy Pierce • Two requests for variances from property owners near Troy have been approved unanimously by the Madison County Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) as the first step in a three-part process. The results of the public hearings conducted by the ZBA concerning these matters have been...

Highland OKs $186,200 dump truck purchase ahead of potential price increase

Reporter • The Highland City Council approved buying a new dump truck for the city’s street and alley division on Nov. 2, citing long manufacturing timelines and an expected price increase. The council unanimously approved a resolution waiving bidding procedures to purchase a 2028 Freightliner M2106 dump truck...

Taste of SIBR Returns to Collinsville to Support Food Pantries

COLLINSVILLE — A plate of local food will come with a chance to support area food pantries at the Southwestern Illinois Board of Realtors’ Taste of SIBR on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2026. The event, open to the public, will run from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at the Madison...

Glen Carbon committee approves prairie restoration

The village approved a three-year, $37,450 agreement with Native Plant STL to restore about 1.5 acres of prairie at Green Space East.

Salem Community High School Inducts National Honor Society

On Tuesday, November 10, 2026, Salem Community High School inducted 26 new members into their chapter of the National Honor Society. During the ceremony in front of family and friends, inductees received their National Honor Society pin and certificate and recited the National Honor Society pledge. Students were invited to be inducted into the membership based on outstanding demonstration of the four pillars of the National Honor Society – scholarship, leadership, service, and character.

Carrollton Bank to open new downtown Edwardsville branch

“Our niche is really personal relationships with customers,” CEO Thomas Hough said.

20,000 NES customers may have overdue storm bills, but December isn't a mass-shutoff deadline

Disconnection risk varies by household, and payment schedules differ across accounts.

Edwardsville boys soccer builds on first season under Boyd

Josh Boyd's first season brings an SWC championship share and regional title, but the Tigers fall in PKs in the sectional semifinals. A young core returns hungry for more.

MO-IL Weather Alert: St. Louis 28° Saturday, 60° Wednesday

ST. LOUIS, MO – A sharp November chill is settling across the Missouri-Illinois border, bringing freezing nights before temperatures rebound into the 60s next week. Residents across St. Louis, St. Louis County and Metro East Illinois should prepare for several cold mornings and a significant temperature swing.