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Harriss Secures $50,000 for Roxana Fire Department Equipment

20 hours 25 minutes ago
ROXANA – State Senator Erica Harriss (56th-Glen Carbon) has secured $50,000 in state funding to support the purchase of new safety equipment for the Roxana Fire Department. “Our firefighters put themselves in harm’s way to protect others, and they deserve to have reliable equipment when they answer the call,” said Senator Harriss . “I’m glad we were able to bring this funding back to Roxana and support the men and women who serve this community.”

Prosecutors Charge Four Over Alleged Post-Crash Attack

20 hours 40 minutes ago
ST. LOUIS COUNTY - Four people were charged Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, after authorities alleged they beat and robbed a driver who stopped to check on the occupants of a vehicle he rear-ended in Jennings five days earlier. The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office charged Tamara Logan, 48; Martinez Logan, 25; Mary Moore, 26; and Davion Alfred, 30, all of St. Louis, with second-degree robbery, third-degree assault involving a special victim and second-degree burglary involving unlawful

Free Grafton Concert Brings Together Two Community Arts Groups

21 hours 13 minutes ago
GRAFTON - The New Horizons Band has partnered with the Jersey County Arts Council to offer a free concert this weekend. From 2–4 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026, at Grafton Winery the Vineyards, community members can enjoy big band music, polka, movie themes and more by the New Horizons Band. The goal of the band is to provide older adults with musical opportunities, and the Jersey County Arts Council was eager to sponsor a concert and support this work. “We try really hard t

Alton Unveils Essential Services Plan Ahead Of Teamsters Strike

21 hours 23 minutes ago
ALTON - The City of Alton has announced a Service Plan ahead of a possible Teamsters strike. The City of Alton has developed a strike contingency plan to maintain essential services and protect public safety. The strike will affect some nonessential services, and the administration will keep the public informed of any changes to those services. Teamster-represented employees in the City’s Public Works and Parks and Recreation departments are scheduled to begin a strike at midnight following

โ€œClueโ€ Opens new season at the Fabulous Fox

21 hours 47 minutes ago

  by Pat Lindsey On a stormy night in New England in 1954, a dinner party is taking place in the Boddy Manor. The guests appear not to know each other. They have each received a blackmail letter from Mr. Boddy with instructions to hide their true identities. From the moment the last guest is […]

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Every Child Belongs: Edwardsville Children's Museum Expands Access With New Inclusive and Sensory-Friendly Accommodations

21 hours 48 minutes ago
EDWARDSVILLE – A child’s curiosity should never be limited by barriers to access. At Edwardsville Children’s Museum (ECM) , that belief has evolved into a museum-wide commitment to creating a welcoming space where children of all abilities can play, explore, and imagine. Through new inclusive and sensory-friendly accommodations , ECM ensures children on the autism spectrum, those with sensory sensitivities, and visitors who need a little extra support can discover

MCT Opens 1.5-Mile Ridge Prairie Trail in Collinsville

21 hours 53 minutes ago
PONTOON BEACH - Thanks to financial support from Metro East Park and Recreation District (MEPRD), Madison County Transit (MCT) opened the new MCT Ridge Prairie Trail Thursday morning, adding approximately 1.5 miles to the MCT Trails system and creating a new connection between Collinsville and MCT’s expansive trail network. The MCT Ridge Prairie Trail begins near the Collinwood subdivision at Barbara Street in Collinsville and travels northeast to connect with the MCT Goshen Trail at Formos

Sebastian Reuter Honored with Edwardsville Rotary Club's Student of the Month Award

21 hours 56 minutes ago
EDWARDSVILLE - The Edwardsville Rotary Club has chosen to honor Edwardsville High School student Sebastian Reuter with the Student of the Month Award for September. Sebastian was nominated by Edwardsville High School teacher Rebecca Wilkinson. Sebastian is the son of Jeri and Jeremy Reuter. Sebastian was the number one chess player at his middle school and is the recipient of an American Legion award. Outside of school, Sebastian likes to focus on fitness. He also plays the guitar. Sebastian