HILLSBORO - The Historical Society of Montgomery County will host their third annual Christmas House and Church Tour. From 1–4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, community members can visit several houses on the home tour in Hillsboro. You can also tour St. Agnes Catholic Church and the Presbyterian Church. Linda and Susan with the Historical Society are excited to welcome many people to the tour and share the history of Montgomery County with locals and visitors. “It is self-guided,”
COLLINSVILLE — Sgt. Scott Pritchett of the Collinsville Police Department has graduated from the 154th Administrative Officer’s Course at the Southern Police Institute, the department announced. The 13-week program, held on the campus of the University of Louisville, provides collegiate-level coursework covering a range of topics, including leadership and law enforcement budgeting. Participants also have the opportunity to build professional networks with law enforcement leaders
COLLINSVILLE — Sgt. Scott Pritchett of the Collinsville Police Department has graduated from the 154th Administrative Officer’s Course at the Southern Police Institute, the department announced. The 13-week program, held on the campus of the University of Louisville, provides collegiate-level coursework covering a range of topics, including leadership and law enforcement budgeting. Participants also have the opportunity to build professional networks with law enforcement leaders
EDWARDSVILLE — Edwardsville Police on Monday, Nov. 10, 2025, warned residents about ongoing scam attempts involving individuals impersonating members of the police department. The police department said some community members have received calls or electronic messages from impostors seeking to defraud them. The police urged residents to verify the identity of anyone claiming to represent the department by calling 618-656-2131. Officials emphasized that legitimate agencies do not demand
EDWARDSVILLE — Edwardsville Police on Monday, Nov. 10, 2025, warned residents about ongoing scam attempts involving individuals impersonating members of the police department. The police department said some community members have received calls or electronic messages from impostors seeking to defraud them. The police urged residents to verify the identity of anyone claiming to represent the department by calling 618-656-2131. Officials emphasized that legitimate agencies do not demand
BETHALTO – The Bethalto Fire Department is one step closer to welcoming a new fire truck to its fleet. Village Board members on Monday, Nov. 10, 2025, unanimously passed an ordinance approving a Purchase Agreement which allows the village to purchase a new fire truck. At the meeting, Mayor Gary Bost said the village agreed to budget for this purchase last July, using $100,000 of last year’s budget as a down payment on the truck. In addition to authorizing the new fire truck purchase
BETHALTO – The Bethalto Fire Department is one step closer to welcoming a new fire truck to its fleet. Village Board members on Monday, Nov. 10, 2025, unanimously passed an ordinance approving a Purchase Agreement which allows the village to purchase a new fire truck. At the meeting, Mayor Gary Bost said the village agreed to budget for this purchase last July, using $100,000 of last year’s budget as a down payment on the truck. In addition to authorizing the new fire truck purchase
ALTON — The Alton Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1308 held a Veterans Day program Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, to honor military service members with a wreath-laying ceremony and traditional observances. The event took place Nov. 10, 2025, at 4445 N. Alby St. and featured guest speaker Rob Bailey, the VFW Department Senior Vice Commander. Bailey, a native of Edgewater, New Jersey, enlisted in the U.S. Navy in October 1996 and served aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln from 1997 to
ALTON — The Alton Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1308 held a Veterans Day program Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, to honor military service members with a wreath-laying ceremony and traditional observances. The event took place Nov. 10, 2025, at 4445 N. Alby St. and featured guest speaker Rob Bailey, the VFW Department Senior Vice Commander. Bailey, a native of Edgewater, New Jersey, enlisted in the U.S. Navy in October 1996 and served aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln from 1997 to
ALTON - Alton Elite Jiu-Jitsu will host their grand opening this Friday and the community is invited. From 4–8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, community members can stop by Alton Elite at 2716 Corner Court in Alton for free food, drinks, live music, giveaways and more to celebrate the martial arts studio’s relocation and rebranding. Owner Adam Marburger can’t wait to share his work with the community, and he expressed his appreciation for their help during the transition.
ALTON - Alton Elite Jiu-Jitsu will host their grand opening this Friday and the community is invited. From 4–8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, community members can stop by Alton Elite at 2716 Corner Court in Alton for free food, drinks, live music, giveaways and more to celebrate the martial arts studio’s relocation and rebranding. Owner Adam Marburger can’t wait to share his work with the community, and he expressed his appreciation for their help during the transition.
EDWARDSVILLE - During their work session on Nov. 10, 2025, the Edwardsville Community Unit School District #7 Board of Education voted unanimously to approve the final change orders for the Edwardsville High School softball field. These change orders include the addition of the e-paw logo for $12,500; custom bleacher retrofit for $14,700; a concrete pad around the existing ramp and drain grate for $4,800; the extension of the turf between the batting cage and the first base fence line for
EDWARDSVILLE - During their work session on Nov. 10, 2025, the Edwardsville Community Unit School District #7 Board of Education voted unanimously to approve the final change orders for the Edwardsville High School softball field. These change orders include the addition of the e-paw logo for $12,500; custom bleacher retrofit for $14,700; a concrete pad around the existing ramp and drain grate for $4,800; the extension of the turf between the batting cage and the first base fence line for
ALTON - Ella Valyo, who swims for the girls team at Alton High School, had good performances in her events at the IHSA Swim Sectional meet on Nov. 8, 2025, at the Chuck Fruit Aquatic Center in Edwardsville. She stepped up unselfishly to swim the butterfly leg of the 200-yard medley relay team when no other swimmer volunteered, and helped the Redbirds to an 11th-place finish at 2:36.20, and also finished 25th in the 100-yard backstroke at 1:20.56. In an interview conducted during a break
ALTON - Ella Valyo, who swims for the girls team at Alton High School, had good performances in her events at the IHSA Swim Sectional meet on Nov. 8, 2025, at the Chuck Fruit Aquatic Center in Edwardsville. She stepped up unselfishly to swim the butterfly leg of the 200-yard medley relay team when no other swimmer volunteered, and helped the Redbirds to an 11th-place finish at 2:36.20, and also finished 25th in the 100-yard backstroke at 1:20.56. In an interview conducted during a break
CAHOKIA HEIGHTS - SIHF Healthcare, in partnership with Metropolitan Housing Development Corporation (MHDC) and St. Clair County Housing Development, broke ground today on Phase 2 of Vivian’s Village. Vivian’s Village is a supportive and affordable housing development that redefines community health through stable housing, access to care, and supportive services. This second phase of Vivian’s Village advances SIHF Healthcare’s mission and vision of fostering economic
CAHOKIA HEIGHTS - SIHF Healthcare, in partnership with Metropolitan Housing Development Corporation (MHDC) and St. Clair County Housing Development, broke ground today on Phase 2 of Vivian’s Village. Vivian’s Village is a supportive and affordable housing development that redefines community health through stable housing, access to care, and supportive services. This second phase of Vivian’s Village advances SIHF Healthcare’s mission and vision of fostering economic
Letter To The Editor: Last week’s article about County Clerk Linda Andreas and County Coroner Nick Novacich reviewing voter rolls for deceased voters tells a larger story. It shows a politician gearing up for a primary campaign. Just days before Andreas issued her press release, Kurt Prenzler filed to challenge her for the Republican nomination for County Clerk in 2026. There is no better way to court Republican primary voters than by creating the illusion that you are fighting “voter
Letter To The Editor: Last week’s article about County Clerk Linda Andreas and County Coroner Nick Novacich reviewing voter rolls for deceased voters tells a larger story. It shows a politician gearing up for a primary campaign. Just days before Andreas issued her press release, Kurt Prenzler filed to challenge her for the Republican nomination for County Clerk in 2026. There is no better way to court Republican primary voters than by creating the illusion that you are fighting “voter
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) issued the following statement after the government funding vote: “Trump and Republicans refuse to fight for American families, but I refuse to give up on them. “I simply cannot, and I will not, vote to do nothing to help protect them from Trump’s vindictive and malicious efforts in exchange for a vague promise from the least trustworthy Republican party in our nation’s history. “This is the tim
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