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
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
ALTON - Alton native Cloyed R. Boomershine served as a ball turret gunner in the 8th Air Force during World War II from 1941 to 1945. Boomershine, who died on July 10, 1994, was always proud of his Air Force service and of his family. His role as a ball turret gunner on a B-17 bomber placed him in a critical position responsible for defending the aircraft during missions. Boomershine’s service reflects the commitment of many who served in the Air Force during World War II. Robert Boomershine
ALTON - Alton native Cloyed R. Boomershine served as a ball turret gunner in the 8th Air Force during World War II from 1941 to 1945. Boomershine, who died on July 10, 1994, was always proud of his Air Force service and of his family. His role as a ball turret gunner on a B-17 bomber placed him in a critical position responsible for defending the aircraft during missions. Boomershine’s service reflects the commitment of many who served in the Air Force during World War II. Robert Boomershine
JERSEYVILLE — Paul D. Burrows served as a sergeant in the United States Marine Corps from 1973 to 1979, including time at the Marine Barracks Pearl Harbor Fleet Intelligence Center, Pacific. A native of Jerseyville, Burrows earned the National Defense Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and Armed Forces Humanitarian Service Medal during his service. Burrows’ military career reflects his commitment to the Corps, as encapsulated in his message: “Semper Fidelis.” The phrase, meaning
JERSEYVILLE — Paul D. Burrows served as a sergeant in the United States Marine Corps from 1973 to 1979, including time at the Marine Barracks Pearl Harbor Fleet Intelligence Center, Pacific. A native of Jerseyville, Burrows earned the National Defense Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and Armed Forces Humanitarian Service Medal during his service. Burrows’ military career reflects his commitment to the Corps, as encapsulated in his message: “Semper Fidelis.” The phrase, meaning
EAST ALTON - As cold and flu season approaches, one local nurse practitioner has advice on how to stay healthy and what to do if you feel sick. Betsy Dykeman owns Airline Care Clinic inside Rosewood Chiropractic Clinic in East Alton. She shared that for most cold and flu symptoms, the best thing to do is to “ride it out.” But that doesn’t mean you have to be miserable. Acetaminophen and ibuprofen are best for symptom relief. Dykeman explained you can take 325–1,000
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