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Sometimes, a bike ride isn’t about the miles — it’s about the message. For several years, Trailnet and 4theVille have partnered to celebrate Juneteenth with a community bike ride honoring …

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The festival will run from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. with more than 3,000 people expected to attend.

ALTON - Logan Hickman, an upcoming senior at Alton High School, has a bright future ahead as a Redbirds baseball player. Hickman, an infielder and pitcher, played a big part in the Redbirds' success this season. He was strong at the plate and in all his roles for the team and an exceptional base runner. Alton's baseball squad posted a 20-15 overall record under head coach Scott Harper in 2025. Hickman is an Auto Butler Male Athlete of the Month. He is a 6-foot-2, 190-pound prospect. "He was a junior this past year so he is coming back again for next year," coach Harper said. "I expect him to come back and play an even bigger role next year for the team."

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Bruce Springsteen was often seen on the New Jersey set of the upcoming movie Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere, and he tells Rolling Stone that while he enjoyed his time there,…

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His next guest will be Art Holliday!

EDWARDSVILLE — The Madison County Democratic Party elected Andy Asadorian as its new Chair during a special election held on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. Asadorian, who served as Chair of the Tri-Cities Democrats Township Committee, secured an overwhelming victory. Halfway through the vote, challenger Diana McGinness conceded due to Asadorian’s lead. Approximately 120 precinct committee people gathered to cast their votes in accordance with the organization's bylaws, which required a leadership election following the resignation of former Chair Debbie Mendoza. First Vice Chair Dean Webb has been serving as interim chair since Mendoza stepped down earlier this year; Webb did not seek election to the permanent role. Asadorian brings more than 15 years of experience with the Madison County Democratic Party, having first been elected as a precinct committee person in 2008. Over the years, he has held multiple leadership positions within the organization, contributing to candidate

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Bad actors are known to try to take advantage of people after disasters. Here are some tips to make sure you aren't victimized by a scam.

The National Weather Service confirmed an EF-1 tornado swept through Clarksville, Missouri on Wednesday morning and crossed state lines into Illinois.

On This Day, June 19, 1950…Seventy-five years ago, Heart’s Ann Wilson was born in San Diego, California.Wilson and her sister Nancy co-founded Heart in the '70s and the band went…

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GODFREY – Beverly Farm Foundation is excited to announce that it will host its annual fireworks display on the evening of Friday, June 27, 2025, on its campus in Godfrey. The event is open to the public and promises an evening full of fun, entertainment, and patriotic celebration. Event Details : Date : Friday, June 27, 2025 Time : Arrive as early as 7:30 p.m. TLC & Co. Performance begins at 8 p.m. Quick Bite Frozen Treats ice cream truck arrives at 8:30 p.m. Fireworks display begins at approx. 9:30 p.m. Location : Beverly Farm Foundation, 6301 Humbert Rd., Godfrey, IL 62035 Admission : Free Festivities will begin at 8:00 p.m. at the Beverly Farm Pavilion with a special performance by TLC & Co., Beverly Farm’s talented resident performance group. Guests are invited to come early, bring lawn chairs or blankets, and enjoy the show and the fireworks. Following the performance, guests can treat themselves to a sweet, frosty snack from the Quick Bite Frozen

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Interwar France was a period of exceptional creativity, innovation and turbulence. Roaring: Art, Fashion and the Automobile in France, 1918–1939, explores the role of the automobile as both subject and […]

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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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LGBTQIA+ people have been part of St. Louis from the beginning. But until recently, their lives, struggles, and contributions have often been overlooked. In Gateway to Pride, the Missouri History Museum […]

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Back by popular demand, Pompeii: The Exhibition returns to the Saint Louis Science Center on May 16. In 79 A.D., the thriving seaport city of Pompeii was frozen in time […]

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EDWARDSVILLE - Assistant County Engineer Greg Schuette is retiring after a 39-year career in Madison County. During the regular meeting of the Madison County Board on June 18, 2025, the Board recognized Schuette for his dedication and hard work over the past few decades. County Engineer Adam Walden noted that Schuette is “a thorough engineer” who shows a deep devotion to Madison County. “Greg didn’t just work for the county. He served her citizens,” Walden said. “His leaving will be felt for a long time as he takes with him a wealth of knowledge and history.” Schuette graduated from Southern Illinois University in 1985 with a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering. Within a few weeks, he received a job with the Madison County Highway Department, where he has stayed ever since. Walden said Schuette designed and oversaw at least 25 projects over the years. He commended Schuette for his attention to detail, his passion for engineering,

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It appears that Foo Fighters are gearing up to celebrate a big anniversary.Dave Grohl and company have launched a Substack page titled Foo Fighters Field Notes. The first entry features…

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The award was decided by a popular vote, with Grandma's Cookies coming out on top for the second year in a row.