GRANITE CITY – Granite City Elks Lodge #1063 recognized Granite City High School seniors Chloe Book and Evan Connolly as Students of the Month for November. The Elks Student of the Month Program is designed to recognize outstanding young men and women for achievements in school and community life-fine arts, hobbies, athletics, church, school, club and community service, industry and farming. Nominees are judged on multiple achievements including leadership skills, good moral
Paul McCartney released the solo album McCartney III, the third installment in a trio of solo albums on which he played most of the instruments himself.The Beatle recorded the album at his Sussex…
MORO/EDWARDSVILLE - The Madison County Board did not approve a solar project in Moro during their regular meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025. Larry and Charlene Bandy have requested a special use permit to develop a commercial solar energy facility in an agricultural district in Moro Township. On Nov. 19, 2025, the Madison County Board denied this special use permit. During the public comment period of the Dec. 17 meeting, several people spoke against the solar project and thanked the
Contracts are in place for a project that will test the wastewater of public schools in Missouri for signs of fentanyl and other drug use. The Missouri Department of Public Safety has been negotiating with Mighty Good Solutions DBA Stercus Bioanalytics, and the Missouri-based company is now the contractor on a $7 million statewide project. […]
Santa's checking his list, and so are we! This holiday season, we’re finding out who's been naughty and who's been nice under the sea. Will our Sharks splash their way onto […]
What if the simple act of singing door to door could trace its roots back over a thousand years and reflect a tapestry of cultural, religious, and social transformations? Christmas caroling is more than just cheerful melodies echoing through neighborhoods; it is a tradition steeped in history, community spirit, and evolving meaning. Origins of Christmas Caroling: From Medieval Roots to Modern Practice The word “carol” originally referred to a type of dance song in medieval Europe,
December 18 has been a date of remarkable significance throughout history. Going back to 1865, December 18 marks a monumental milestone in human rights history with the ratification of the 13th Amendment to the United States Constitution. This amendment abolished slavery and involuntary servitude, except as punishment for a crime, formally ending centuries of legalized enslavement in the U.S. Its ratification was a critical turning point in American history, profoundly reshaping the nation’s
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning four major retailers about compliance with a recall of infant formula that has been linked to botulism. Ann Oxenham, the FDA’s top compliance officer for the human foods program, sent letters to Albertsons, Kroger, Target and Walmart Friday about ByHeart Whole Nutrition formula products remaining on some […]
Expect a wet and windy day in the area. Today’s high will reach 55 degrees with a low around 22. Winds will come from the southwest at 18 mph, gusting up to 43 mph. It will feel chilly, especially in the wind. There’s an 86 percent chance of rain with a thunderstorm possible this morning. This morning starts off with rain and thunderstorms, heavy at times. Winds will be strong and gusty, creating a very blustery start. By afternoon, rain will taper off but cloud cover will remain thick
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