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.

Three charged in shooting during Madison, Illinois youth football game

Three people now face criminal charges in connection with a fatal shooting during a Madison, Illinois football game earlier this month.

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.

Edwardsville girls golf coach Libby Koonce resigns after 13 years

Libby Koonce steps down after 13 years with Edwardsville girls golf, ending an eight-year run as head coach highlighted by five regional titles and a sixth-place state finish.

Sealed bids sought by Dec. 4 for Madison County properties, mobile homes

By Tribune Staff • Madison County, as trustee, has completed its tax deed proceedings on real estate properties that were delinquent for 2022 and for mobile homes that were delinquent for 2023 and prior real estate taxes. The county, as trustee, will now offer for sale the real estate...

Byway Discovery Center Grand Opening

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.

Salem Bowlers Make Their Mark at Lions Bowling Classic

Two Salem graduates were part of the action as Missouri Baptist University and McKendree University battled for the championship at the Lions Bowling Classic, hosted by Lindenwood University. The championship match provided plenty of drama, with McKendree finding itself in an early hole after dropping the first two games of...

Edwardsville Police Will Employ Drone for Veterans Day Parade

The Edwardsville Police Department will use remotely piloted aircraft at the Edwardsville Veterans Day Parade on November 11, 2026. The Police Department drones, operated by trained and certified personnel, will provide an added vantage point to help monitor the event and support personnel on the ground. This allows our officers to respond quickly to any concerns and helps ensure a safe environment for all in attendance.

The Rock invites Edwardsville family to ‘Jumanji’ premiere

Brooklynn Keppler’s Halloween costume catches The Rock’s attention, leading to an invitation for the Edwardsville family to attend the “Jumanji: Open World” premiere.

Illinois health officials prep to transfer patients from metro-east hospital

Illinois regulators are preparing to potentially transfer patients out of Gateway Regional Medical Center in Granite City and ambulances are being sent to other hospitals. The hospital is still open, but the Illinois Department of Public Health confirmed Gateway and another medical center owned by the same company are on bypass status due to “staffing instability.” St. Louis-based KMOV first reported the development. The operators of the 278-bed safety net hospital have been late paying staff. An IDPH spokesman said that the agency had alerted the state’s labor and employment security departments about unmet payroll at Gateway and at Vista Medical Center in Waukegan, Illinois. Both hospitals are owned by California-based company American Healthcare Systems. “Gateway and Vista are private, for-profit hospitals whose operations and finances are managed by American Healthcare Systems. Their lack of communication, transparency, and responsible financial management and contingency planning is extremely concerning,” the spokesman for the IDPH said in an email. “The Illinois Department of Public Health’s highest immediate priority is the health and safety of the patients and has been working and communicating with hospital administrative leaders in this regard.” Representatives from Gateway Regional Medical Center and American Healthcare Systems did not respond to

Alton delays vote again on redevelopment deal for former Elijah P.'s site at 401 Piasa St.

Alton delays data center review after a speaker questions Stantec’s independence

Lewis & Clark Community College breaks ground on $50 million renovation of three buildings

After years of delays, $50 million renovation begins at three historic Lewis & Clark buildings

Republicans keep control in Madison County despite Democratic gains nationally

Madison County voters rejected data centers in four townships, election results show

Highland And Nashville Advance In Football Playoffs

A few local schools are still alive in the IHSA football playoffs. Highland and Nashville are in the quarterfinal round and will play this Saturday. The Highland Bulldogs defeated Carterville 62-50 in Class 4A, and will host Rochester Saturday, November 14. As of Monday afternoon, the starting time had not been announced by the IHSA.

Haine announces 35-year sentence for woman convicted of murder in killing of associate

• Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine announced on Nov. 3 that a St. Louis woman has been convicted and sentenced to 35 years in prison for the murder of a man in Granite City. Brittany D. Howard, 39, received the sentence Tuesday after pleading guilty to first-degree murder...

Highland Historical Society celebrates Christmas

• The Highland Historical Society is ready to welcome guests back to The Latzer Homestead for their annual Christmas tour. Tour the beautiful 1901 home, once owned by the Father of PET milk, Louis Latzer, in its near original state. Built in 1901, the Latzer Homestead housed Louis Latzer, his...

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

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

Edwardsville hockey rolls past Mascoutah for second straight win

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

Jason Crowe Jr. Sets Missouri Freshman Scoring Record in 96–58 Win

Missouri Tigers guard Jason Crowe Jr. scored 34 points to set the program’s single-game freshman record in a 96–58 victory over SIU Edwardsville. The post Jason Crowe Jr. Sets Missouri Freshman Scoring Record in 96–58 Win appeared first on Ball Exclusives .