SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Museum (ISM) invites the public to get their kicks at a new "Miles of Memories: Stories of Route 66" exhibit opening Saturday, May 23. The exhibition brings to life the experience of living, working and traveling along U.S. Route 66 during its heyday. The exhibit incorporates the museum’s Route 66 Oral History Project , a collection of 100 interviews with people who experienced the road when it served as the primary route between Chicago and Los
PONTOON BEACH – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that the outside lane of eastbound Interstate 270 from Illinois 203 to Illinois 111 will be closed beginning at 6 a.m. Friday, May 8, weather permitting, for pavement repairs. In addition, the ramp from eastbound I-270 to Illinois 111 also will be closed. Work is expected to be completed by the end of the day Friday. Motorists should expect delays and are encouraged to use alternate routes during this lane closure.
EDWARDSVILLE - Missy Banker is grateful for those who came before her. Banker teaches orchestra at Liberty Middle School in the Edwardsville Community Unit School District #7. This Teacher Appreciation Week, she is remembering the “amazing” music teachers who inspired her, and she’s working hard to create that inspiration for her own students. “Middle school students are the absolute best,” Banker said. “They are in a stage in life where growth happens
CHAMPAIGN — Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) convened her third roundtable discussion with local leaders and immigration nonprofit and advocacy organizations. The conversation focused on immigration enforcement activity across Central and Southern Illinois and how elected officials, community organizations, and local leaders can work together to better support affected residents. “Today was an important opportunity to come together as a community and learn how we can
COLLINSVILLE - Often referred to as the “Best Kept Secret in Collinsville, Illinois”, the 42-acre Willoughby Heritage Farm & Conservation Reserve is enjoyed by children and adults alike with its extensive trail system, preserved 1920s farmhouse, facility rentals, and farm animals. With the park’s popularity growing, the City of Collinsville, which has owned and operated the property since 2018, turned to Lawrence Group’s experienced Landscape Architecture studio to develop
Missouri Senate Democrats secured a victory Tuesday evening in a deal with Republicans to ax provisions in an anti-abortion a bill that sought to open the door for lawsuits against anyone involved in an illegal abortion.
Drivers across the St. Louis area are feeling a sharp jump at the pump, and AAA says there’s little relief in sight. Missouri’s average gas price stands around $4.12a gallon, climbing more than 30 cents in just the past week and nearly 60 cents over the past month.
GODFREY — The students of Lewis and Clark Community College have elected Emily Hoge as the school’s 2026-2027 student trustee, selecting an active campus leader with a background in service, workforce leadership and student advocacy. Hoge serves as a training lead at Chick-fil-A in Edwardsville and is a recipient of the company’s Remarkable Futures Scholarship. Before enrolling at Lewis and Clark, she was involved in several leadership and service organizations, including
EDWARDSVILLE - In 1990, at age 5, Jessie Buehnerkemper decided on her first day of kindergarten that she wanted to stay in that environment forever. That dream came true, and Buehnerkemper now teaches kindergarten at Leclaire Elementary School in the Edwardsville Community Unit School District #7. This Teacher Appreciation Week, she remembers the “magic” that inspired her as a child and works hard to provide that same experience for her own students. “I knew I wanted
ALTON – Alton’s Workforce Training Hub, located at Lewis and Clark Community College’s Scott Bibb Center, recently awarded certificates to 62 students who completed clean-energy training through Illinois’ Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA). The training equips participants with the technical skills and industry knowledge needed for entry-level positions in fields such as solar energy, efficient HVAC systems and sustainable construction. The program is designed
St. Louis Lambert International Airport and parking provider Super Park have teamed up to offer parking and terminal-to-terminal transportation tracking information in an app.
Robots are being spotted at City Museum just in time for the VEX Robotics World Championship being held April 21-30 at the America's Center convention complex in St. Louis. These […]
Opening Reception | Friday, April 17, 2026 | 6:30-8 pm Opening Reception: April 17, 2026 | 6:30-8 pm Clearly Human VI, an all-media group exhibition of artwork focused on the […]
Opening Reception | Friday, April 17, 2026 | 6:30-8 pm Gallery Talk | Friday, April 17, 2026 | 6-6:30 pm How do we form connections and relationships in a modern […]
The Saint Louis Watercolor Society announces its 26th Annual Juried Exhibition of more than 70 original watercolor paintings from artists in the Metro Saint Louis area. The exhibition is free […]
Visions of Antiquity explores the power and persistence of Greek and Roman antiquity in art at the Saint Louis Art Museum, with works ranging from 1500 to the present. Organized […]
Peruvian sculptor Blas Isasi creates sculptures in a wide range of materials and colors informed by ancient Andean cosmology and the landscape of the Peruvian desert. This free exhibition at […]
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