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Ann Metzger National Biennial Memorial Exhibition November 14 - December 20, 2025 Opening Reception: November 14, 2025 | 6:30-8 pm The St. Louis Artists’ Guild is proud to present the […]

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ALTON – Alton City Council members voted 5-1 on Tuesday to stop the owners of the State Street Trails from using their property as a BMX facility after three decades of the trails reportedly operating without issue. Two related resolutions appeared on this week’s City Council agenda: one to consider adding “BMX Riding Trail” as a Special Use within R-1 Single-Family Residential zoning districts, and another to consider a Special Use Permit for a BMX Riding Trail a

The World in St. Louis is a rotating gallery located in the back of The 1904 World’s Fair exhibit. St. Louis was the center of the world in 1904. Musicians, artists, writers, scientists, […]

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The 1904 World’s Fair was a fascinating yet complex event that continues to evoke a range of emotions. It was grand and shameful. It was full of fun and full […]

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GODFREY - Godfrey officials have announced the cancellation of the scheduled yard waste drop-off event for Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025, due to anticipated severe weather conditions. Snow is forecasted to affect the Riverbend region on that day, prompting the decision to prioritize public safety. Chris Logan, director of Parks and Recreation, informed residents in an email about the cancellation and emphasized the importance of notifying the community in advance. “It looks like we are going

ROXANA - The Roxana School Board has selected Courtney Costelli as its next superintendent, voting 3-2 in favor of her appointment. Costelli currently serves as the superintendent of the Smithton School District in Smithton, Mo., with an enrollment of 535 students. Costelli will succeed Debra Kreutztrager, who is retiring at the end of the current school year. The board considered five candidates for the position, including Roxana Principal Jason Dandurand, who had notable support within th

An American Cancer Society film, titled “Breast Self-Examination,” premiered locally on December 2, 1950, at the Stratford Hotel’s Alton Room. The Madison County Chapter of the American Cancer Society hosted the showing and invited leaders of Alton area women’s organizations. The film taught women how to examine their own breasts for cancer in a simple, four-step method modeled after that which doctors use. At the time, 50,000 American women annually developed breast

On This Day, Nov. 26, 1994 ...The Eagles hit #1 on the Billboard 200 Albums chart with the live album Hell Freezes Over, the first record they released following a…

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EDWARDSVILLE - During their regular meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, the Madison County Board voted unanimously to extend the deadline for the Salvation Army to complete their application to potentially build a homeless shelter. The Madison County Community Development Department (MCCD) received $2.5 million in HOME-ARP funds from the Office of Housing and Urban Development, to be used to develop a non-congregate shelter. In June 2024, MCCD published a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)

More than 98% of scholarships administered by the MOScholars program this school year are funded by Missouri taxpayers. And though there are strict eligibility requirements for private-school scholarships, eligibility isn’t checked after the initial scholarship is awarded or for siblings of students who received a scholarship. The revelations about the inner workings of Missouri’s private […]

Winnie-the-Pooh, R2-D2, Big Bird and Kermit the Frog  – these are some of the telephones you’ll see at the Jefferson Barracks Telephone Museum. Housed in a restored 1896 building, the […]

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Did you know that the average American spends over $50 on Thanksgiving dinner per person? Hosting a large gathering can quickly escalate costs, leaving many feeling pressured to splurge on extravagant meals and décor. But what if you could create a memorable, delicious Thanksgiving feast without breaking the bank? Hosting a budget-friendly Thanksgiving dinner is entirely possible with thoughtful planning, smart shopping, and a few creative strategies. Plan Ahead: The Foundation of Budget-Friendly

November 26 has always been a day marked by significant events across the globe. Back in 1789, the United States Congress passed the first Thanksgiving Proclamation, setting a precedent for a national day of gratitude. This proclamation, initiated by President George Washington, encouraged Americans to set aside a day to give thanks for the nation’s blessings. The tradition has since evolved into the Thanksgiving holiday celebrated every November, marked by family gatherings and expressions