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Sen. Harriss Secures $26,000 for Tree Restoration at Lewis and Clark Site

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HARTFORD – State Senator Erica Harriss (56th-Glen Carbon) has secured $26,000 in state funding to support a major tree replanting effort at the Lewis and Clark State Historic Site in Hartford. Nearly 80 green ash trees surrounding the interpretive center and picnic area were recently removed after becoming dead or severely distressed. “This site is an important part of our region’s history, and we want to make sure it remains a place families and visitors can enjoy for years

Hayner Library to Host Halloween-Themed Programs Throughout October

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ALTON - The Hayner Public Library District has a busy month ahead. Director Mary Cordes explained that the library’s aim is to provide a free space for people to come together, access information, and engage with the community. With this goal in mind, Hayner has several free programs planned for adults, kids and teens throughout the month of October. “One of the trends in libraries, one of the things that our patrons have asked us for, are more programs,” she said. “We

Wood River Breaks Ground on New Film Production Group Called Hollywood River Studios

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WOOD RIVER - The City of Wood River broke ground on Hollywood River Studios. On Monday, Oct. 5, 2026, community members and partners gathered at the site of the future Hollywood River Studios for a groundbreaking ceremony. Leaders, including Wood River Mayor Tom Stalcup and Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzer, agreed the investment in the Metro East is an exciting moment for Illinois. “It’ll just bring in a lot more incentive for people to live here in Wood River, and plus help ou

Edison's Entertainment Complex Female Athlete Of Month: Jess Sever Has Made Important Contributions To Edwardsville Girls Flag Football Team

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EDWARDSVILLE - Jess Sever is a sophomore wide receiver for the Edwardsville girls flag football team and has made a significant contribution to the Tigers during their 14-0 season, which continues Oct. 5, 2026, in the IHSA regional semifinals against Peoria at Tiger Stadium. In their regional quarterfinal game, a 58-6 win over Alton on Sept. 29, Sever caught two touchdown passes in the first half, from 17 and four yards out, to help the Tigers advance to the semifinals. For the season, she's

Tucker's Automotive Repair & Tire Female Athlete Of The Month: Explorers Take Second Consecutive Riverton Volleyball Tournament Title

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ALTON - Marquette Catholic's varsity volleyball team claimed its second consecutive Riverton Tournament title Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, defeating Payson Seymour 26-24, 25-21 in the championship match to complete an unbeaten weekend. The Explorers won all four tournament matches and improved to 16-11 on the season. Reese Bechtold led Marquette with 10 kills in the final, while Remmi Copeland recorded nine assists and Alex Stephan added 10 digs. Marquette Catholic's volleyball girls are Tucker's