EDWARDSVILLE – The City of Edwardsville and the Edwardsville YMCA are teaming up this summer to promote safety and preparedness whether you’re on the go, in the pool or anywhere else. A series of upcoming fun and free events will offer guidance on compressions-only cardiopulmonary resuscitation along with water safety education. The Edwardsville Fire Department will lead two compressions-only CPR “pop-up” events this month at the Land of Goshen Community Market, offering
ALTON - Several organizations came together for a patriotic beautification project in downtown Alton. There are currently 100 American flags hanging along Broadway, State and Third Streets in downtown Alton to mark America’s 250th anniversary. These flags were installed ahead of the 250 on the Mississippi celebrations and will remain until Labor Day, with plans to display the flags every year between Memorial Day and Labor Day in the future. “If you drive up and down Broadway
EDWARDSVILLE – The proposed $44,000 purchase of a storage container for various items at Goshen Commons failed to pass at the last Edwardsville City Council meeting. Aldermen voted 4-1 on June 16, 2026 to approve a sole source resolution awarding a contract of up to $44,300 for TARDIS Structures LLC for the purchase and delivery of a storage container for Goshen Commons. A “sole source” resolution allows city officials to bypass the standard bidding process to expedite
ST. LOUIS — The American Red Cross has an urgent need for donors and is counting on people to act now and book a time to give blood or platelets. Donors of all blood types and those giving platelets are needed to keep a strong supply of lifesaving blood products on hospital shelves into the summer. As summer heat ramps up, so do people’s plans, which could lead to postponed appointments or less opportunities to give - an especially troubling scenario at a time where the Red Cross
TROY – State Senator Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) is hosting two upcoming June ICASH events in partnership with the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office. Constituents are encouraged to stop by to check if they are owed unclaimed property and receive assistance filing a claim. Troy ICASH Event Monday, June 22, 2026 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Constitution Bank 304 Bargraves Blvd., Troy, Ill. Carlyle ICASH Event Tuesday, June 23, 2026 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Constitution Bank 801 12th
WOOD RIVER – The Madison County Housing Authority (MCHA) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open the new, $17 million facility replacing the former Stevens building, marking the completion of a year-and-a-half-long construction project and the realization of a vision that began more than seven years ago. Community members, partners, and stakeholders gathered on June 18, 2026, at 118 N Haller St., Wood River, IL 62095, to celebrate the opening of the new building, which replaces
COLLINSVILLE – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced lane restrictions will be encountered on both northbound and southbound I-255 between Mile Marker 25 and Mile Marker 28 at Horseshoe Lake Road, near Collinsville, beginning Monday, June 22, 2026, at 6:00 a.m., weather permitting. The following lanes and ramps will be closed: The two right lanes of southbound and northbound I-255. The northbound exit ramp to Horseshoe Lake Road. The southbound entrance ramp
OSHKOSH, Wis. - Edwardsville's Ethan Stukenberg achieved honor roll status at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh in the spring 2026, university officials announced on Thursday, June 18, 2026. University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh officials have released the names of students who qualified for the Dean's List and University Honor Roll in spring 2026. The term grade-point average (GPA) requirement for University Honor Roll is 3.3; the term GPA requirement for Dean's List is 3.75 out of a possible 4.0.
Jefferson Barracks Telephone Museum presents the Character Telephone Exhibit! Winnie-the-Pooh, R2-D2, Big Bird, and Kermit the Frog – these are some of the telephones you’ll see at the Jefferson Barracks […]
The upcoming special exhibition at the Stephen and Peter Sachs Museum explores the myriad ways that different cultures represent plants and gardens through literary media, such as herbals, novels, poems, […]
The geometric and glowing art of HYBYCOZO is coming to St. Louis this spring and summer, on display for daytime visitors of the Missouri Botanical Garden and during special illuminated […]
The National Museum of Transportation is proud to announce a special exhibition celebrating the 100th anniversary of historic Route 66. Titled “Roads, River, Rooms, and Reels,” the exhibit will open […]
ST. LOUIS - A fire erupted early Saturday morning at a vacant three-story building near downtown St. Louis. It happened near Carr and 15th Streets in the Carr Square Neighborhood. The St. Louis Fire Department posted on social media that flames were coming from the roof of the three-story building. There is no word on [...]
ST. LOUIS COUNTY - A severe accident on I-64 West near Clayton Road and Skinker caused significant traffic delays Friday night. The St. Louis City Police and the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to the scene. The crash, which involved a badly damaged minivan, occurred around 10 p.m.
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