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Spencer Homes Female Athlete Of Month: Anderson Hits Game-Winning Free Throw With 0.5 Seconds For Tigers' Win Over Quincy

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EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville girls basketball freshman guard Journey Anderson proved to be the biggest hero on Monday, Feb. 16, 2026, when she hit the first of two free throws that gave the Tigers a come-from-behind 50-49 win over Quincy in the first semifinal of the IHSA Class 4A regional tournament at Edwardsville's Lucco-Jackson Gym. The free throw climaxed a final 15-0 run, after the Tigers were trailing the Blue Devils 49-35 with about two minutes to go. It was a remarkable comeback for

Liberty Bank Announces Jared Siebert as Market President

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ALTON - Liberty Bank, A United Community Bank, is pleased to announce the promotion of Jared Siebert to Market President. Jared has been with Liberty Bank for five years, most recently serving as Vice President of Commercial Lending. In his new role, Jared leads and supports the Liberty Bank team while overseeing market strategy and growth. His emphasis is on strengthening client relationships and expanding Liberty Bank’s presence as a trusted provider of personal, business, and wealth managemen

Three Edwardsville Business Owners Ask Voters to Approve Video Gaming Referendum

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EDWARDSVILLE - Small business owners are urging community members to vote yes on a non-binding referendum that would allow video gambling in Edwardsville. The General Primary Election, scheduled for March 17, 2026, will ask Edwardsville voters the following question: “Shall the city of Edwardsville allow video gambling, subject to regulations, in existing establishments with on-premises consumption of alcohol/liquor?” For small business owners like Corey McMahan, Steve Seibert,

Illinois Leaders Praise Supreme Court Decision On Tariffs; President Trump Says He will Sign A 10-Percent Global Tariff Order

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President Donald Trump on Friday criticized Supreme Court justices who ruled against his tariff policy and said he will sign an executive order to implement a 10 percent global tariff, after the court issued a 6-3 decision finding his levies were not authorized under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. Lawmakers in Illinois and the governor praised the Supreme Court decision with statements below. During a press conference on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, Trump called the justices who ruled