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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.

Troy, IL · 2d
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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.

Glen Carbon, IL · 2d

Collinsville Daily News

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Collinsville City Council Unanimously Approves $21.6 Million Capital Improvement Plan

Collinsville’s City Council Meeting on Tuesday, November 10 started with roll call, having all councilpeople present, an invocation from Father Rosa of Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, and the pledge of allegiance. They began with recognition of Michaela Cercherer as Telecommunicator of the Year. Police Chief Brett Boerm spoke about Cercherer’s first two years with the police department were exemplary. She worked in multiple life-saving efforts this year, and while the department has many unsung heroes, Boerm was very proud that Michaela was the second person in their department to be acknowledged for this state-wide award. Next Mayor Jeff Stehman and council acknowledged 314 Vandalia Street as the winners for Yard of the Year. Stehman then read the Proclamation that November 2026 is National American Indian Heritage Month in Collinsville. City Manager Derek Jackson then began a presentation on the 2027 Capital Improvement Plan. The Capital Improvement Plan, or CIP, is a rather large document providing an overview of the many individual projects and total spending for 2027, the total being $21,604,589. The project types broke down to vehicles needed, infrastructure improvements, new equipment, and facility improvements across all departments. Jackson broke down the numbers by department, fund, and

Collinsville, IL · 1d

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Alton Dental Student Sierra Ford Plans Belize Care Mission

ALTON — Sierra Ford’s experiences in the dental chair helped shape her career goals. Now, the third-year student at Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine is preparing to travel to Belize in March 2027 to provide dental care to an underserved community. Ford, of Alton, has organized...

Alton, IL · 1d
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Edwardsville sends 13 entries into girls swimming state meet

Edwardsville brings 13 entries to the state meet, including sectional champions Laine Curry, Reilly Curry, Natalie Kaiser, Morgan Mitton and Alex Suhre.

Edwardsville, IL · 23h

The Edwardsville Intelligencer

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Major work at Goshen Commons expected to wrap up within month

Crews are finishing major components at Goshen Commons.

Edwardsville, IL · 9h

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Father McGivney soccer earns three postseason honors

Father McGivney receives three IHSSCA postseason honors after initially being left off the awards announcement, with Patrick Gierer earning All-Sectional recognition.

Edwardsville, IL · 1d

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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.

St. Louis, MO · 10h

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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...

Collinsville, IL · 2d

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OHS Lady Rockets Volleyball is State Bound

For the first time in school history, the Okawville Lady Rockets Varsity Volleyball team is headed to the state tournament. This historic postseason began on October 28 at Maryville Christian High School, when the Lady Rockets faced Metro-East Lutheran High School in the regional semifinals. Okawville won in 2 sets, advancing to the regional championship. On October 29, the Lady Rockets played the Maryville Christian Lions at Maryville Christian High School for the regional championship. The Lady Rockets won the first set 25-16, lost the second 24-26, and came back to win the third set 25-17. With this win, the Lady Rockets advanced to play in the St. Elmo Sectional.

Okawville, IL · 1d

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City Council, Mayor Election for Florissant in 2027

PROCEDURE FOR FILING FOR NOMINATION FOR CITY COUNCIL POSITIONS IN WARDS 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, MAYOR & JUDGE OF THE CITY OF FLORISSANT FOR THE ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, APRIL 6th, 2027. Candidates may obtain the necessary forms from the City Clerk’s office on or after January...

Florissant, MO · 23h

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Residents voice concerns at Maryville Board Meeting over annexation

By Kathy Turner • Several residents used Maryville’s village board meeting as a platform to express their opposition to an ordinance being acted on that evening. Paige Durham of the Madison County Farm Bureau and five others speak out against the proposed action for annexation at the Nov. 4 meeting.

Maryville, IL · 1d