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Area Students Named To NIU Spring 2026 Dean's List

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DeKALB, Ill. (June 3, 2026) – Northern Illinois University announces its spring 2026 Dean's List students. To earn this distinction, students must meet a minimum semester grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale in the College of Engineering and Engineering Technology or a minimum of 3.75 on a 4.0 scale in the colleges of Business, Education, Health and Human Sciences, Liberal Arts and Sciences, and Visual and Performing Arts. Students from your area who achieved this honor include:

Carlinville Gears Up for Route 66 Jubilee to be held Friday, June 26

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BUZZ MAGAZINE – One of the small towns along the route in Illinois is planning one of the largest celebrations to mark the 100th anniversary of Route 66. The Route 66 Jubilee will be held in Carlinville and will feature old-fashioned cars, games, costumes, and storytelling, and is scheduled for June 26 on the lawn of the Macoupin County courthouse. Planning for the event, one of the more significant small-town Route 66 events during the anniversary, has been going on for two years. Even

Edwardsville Approves Appointments To Library Board And More

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EDWARDSVILLE – The Edwardsville Library Board gained two new members this week amid a series of recently approved appointments and resignations. Edwardsville City Council members approved various appointments to city boards and committees at their June 2, 2026 meeting , including Nathan Palmer to the Library Board with a term ending in April of 2029. “We’re very grateful to have Nathan on the Library Board and we’re excited to have him,” Mayor Art Risavy said.

Godfrey To Reconsider Fiber Network Proposal

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GODFREY – Godfrey officials are set to reconsider the proposed installation of a fiber optic network within the village as trustees say newly revealed information answers previously unaddressed questions. Board members previously rejected a proposal from Socket Fiber to install a fiber optic network throughout the village on May 19, 2026. Trustee Rick Lauschke said he and Trustee Gerard Fischer met with Socket Fiber representatives before the board’s June 2, 2026 meeting and

Warren County crash claims 21-year-old's life, injures two

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WARREN COUNTY, Mo. - A single-vehicle crash on County Farm Road north of Depping Drive in Warren County, Mo., resulted in one fatality and two injuries on Friday night at around 11:30 p.m. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that a 21-year-old man from Washington, Mo., died when the vehicle involved traveled off the road [...]
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Steamy Saturday forecast with spot showers and storms

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ST. LOUIS - It'll be hot and humid on Saturday with temperatures reaching near 90 degrees and heat index readings to the mid 90s. There will be a mix of clouds and sun with a few spot showers or storms developing this afternoon and evening. We'll keep a chance of a few showers in the [...]
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Alton's 29th Annual All-Wheels Drive-In Car Show Is Set For Sunday, June 7, 2026

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ALTON - Alton’s 29 th annual All-Wheels Drive-In Car Show will be held on Sunday, June 7 th from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. The event typically attracts over 250 classic cars, hot rods and motorcycles, which the public is welcome to browse on 3 rd , 4 th , State and Belle Streets. There is no charge for admission. Alton Main Street organizes this tradition with support from the Dynamic Duo Car Club. Come out for the automobiles and stay for the music, vendor displays, and lunch downtown!