ALTON - Ella Valyo, who swims for the girls team at Alton High School, had good performances in her events at the IHSA Swim Sectional meet on Nov. 8, 2025, at the Chuck Fruit Aquatic Center in Edwardsville. She stepped up unselfishly to swim the butterfly leg of the 200-yard medley relay team when no other swimmer volunteered, and helped the Redbirds to an 11th-place finish at 2:36.20, and also finished 25th in the 100-yard backstroke at 1:20.56. In an interview conducted during a break
CAHOKIA HEIGHTS - SIHF Healthcare, in partnership with Metropolitan Housing Development Corporation (MHDC) and St. Clair County Housing Development, broke ground today on Phase 2 of Vivian’s Village. Vivian’s Village is a supportive and affordable housing development that redefines community health through stable housing, access to care, and supportive services. This second phase of Vivian’s Village advances SIHF Healthcare’s mission and vision of fostering economic
CAHOKIA HEIGHTS - SIHF Healthcare, in partnership with Metropolitan Housing Development Corporation (MHDC) and St. Clair County Housing Development, broke ground today on Phase 2 of Vivian’s Village. Vivian’s Village is a supportive and affordable housing development that redefines community health through stable housing, access to care, and supportive services. This second phase of Vivian’s Village advances SIHF Healthcare’s mission and vision of fostering economic
Letter To The Editor: Last week’s article about County Clerk Linda Andreas and County Coroner Nick Novacich reviewing voter rolls for deceased voters tells a larger story. It shows a politician gearing up for a primary campaign. Just days before Andreas issued her press release, Kurt Prenzler filed to challenge her for the Republican nomination for County Clerk in 2026. There is no better way to court Republican primary voters than by creating the illusion that you are fighting “voter
Letter To The Editor: Last week’s article about County Clerk Linda Andreas and County Coroner Nick Novacich reviewing voter rolls for deceased voters tells a larger story. It shows a politician gearing up for a primary campaign. Just days before Andreas issued her press release, Kurt Prenzler filed to challenge her for the Republican nomination for County Clerk in 2026. There is no better way to court Republican primary voters than by creating the illusion that you are fighting “voter
On This Day, Nov. 11, 1972 ...Berry Oakley, bassist and founding member of the Allman Brothers Band, was killed in a motorcycle accident in Macon, Georgia. He was 24.Oakley’s death occurred…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) issued the following statement after the government funding vote: “Trump and Republicans refuse to fight for American families, but I refuse to give up on them. “I simply cannot, and I will not, vote to do nothing to help protect them from Trump’s vindictive and malicious efforts in exchange for a vague promise from the least trustworthy Republican party in our nation’s history. “This is the tim
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) issued the following statement after the government funding vote: “Trump and Republicans refuse to fight for American families, but I refuse to give up on them. “I simply cannot, and I will not, vote to do nothing to help protect them from Trump’s vindictive and malicious efforts in exchange for a vague promise from the least trustworthy Republican party in our nation’s history. “This is the tim
ALTON - Alton native Cloyed R. Boomershine served as a ball turret gunner in the 8th Air Force during World War II from 1941 to 1945. Boomershine, who died on July 10, 1994, was always proud of his Air Force service and of his family. His role as a ball turret gunner on a B-17 bomber placed him in a critical position responsible for defending the aircraft during missions. Boomershine’s service reflects the commitment of many who served in the Air Force during World War II. Robert Boomershine
ALTON - Alton native Cloyed R. Boomershine served as a ball turret gunner in the 8th Air Force during World War II from 1941 to 1945. Boomershine, who died on July 10, 1994, was always proud of his Air Force service and of his family. His role as a ball turret gunner on a B-17 bomber placed him in a critical position responsible for defending the aircraft during missions. Boomershine’s service reflects the commitment of many who served in the Air Force during World War II. Robert Boomershine
This fall, the Saint Louis Art Museum will present a landmark exhibition of the work of Anselm Kiefer, one of the most influential and provocative artists of our time. Featuring […]
Now open at the World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries, Charles Houska: Master of Play is a retrospective of the St. Louis artist’s work over his impressive 25-plus-year career, […]
For more than 150 years, St. Louisans have entrusted the Missouri Historical Society with countless objects: photographs, diaries, home movies, clothing, books – items that future generations can turn in […]
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, […]
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 […]
JERSEYVILLE — Paul D. Burrows served as a sergeant in the United States Marine Corps from 1973 to 1979, including time at the Marine Barracks Pearl Harbor Fleet Intelligence Center, Pacific. A native of Jerseyville, Burrows earned the National Defense Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and Armed Forces Humanitarian Service Medal during his service. Burrows’ military career reflects his commitment to the Corps, as encapsulated in his message: “Semper Fidelis.” The phrase, meaning
JERSEYVILLE — Paul D. Burrows served as a sergeant in the United States Marine Corps from 1973 to 1979, including time at the Marine Barracks Pearl Harbor Fleet Intelligence Center, Pacific. A native of Jerseyville, Burrows earned the National Defense Medal, Good Conduct Medal, and Armed Forces Humanitarian Service Medal during his service. Burrows’ military career reflects his commitment to the Corps, as encapsulated in his message: “Semper Fidelis.” The phrase, meaning
EAST ALTON - As cold and flu season approaches, one local nurse practitioner has advice on how to stay healthy and what to do if you feel sick. Betsy Dykeman owns Airline Care Clinic inside Rosewood Chiropractic Clinic in East Alton. She shared that for most cold and flu symptoms, the best thing to do is to “ride it out.” But that doesn’t mean you have to be miserable. Acetaminophen and ibuprofen are best for symptom relief. Dykeman explained you can take 325–1,000
EAST ALTON - As cold and flu season approaches, one local nurse practitioner has advice on how to stay healthy and what to do if you feel sick. Betsy Dykeman owns Airline Care Clinic inside Rosewood Chiropractic Clinic in East Alton. She shared that for most cold and flu symptoms, the best thing to do is to “ride it out.” But that doesn’t mean you have to be miserable. Acetaminophen and ibuprofen are best for symptom relief. Dykeman explained you can take 325–1,000
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