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Family seeks answers after teen detained by ICE

2 months ago
Three Collinsville teenagers traveling to central Illinois for work installing internet lines were detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents Tuesday, leaving one family searching for answers about the whereabouts of a 16-year-old boy.
Chad Mira

Edwardsville Student Named To University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Spring Dean's List

2 months ago
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (June 10, 2026) - We are proud to recognize the outstanding academic achievements of our Blugolds who have earned a place on the Dean’s List. Their commitment to excellence exemplifies the highest standards of scholarship at UW-Eau Claire. Congratulations on this remarkable accomplishment! Students from the Riverbend area who were named to the Dean's List are: Edwardsville, IL - Sam Wittek, College of Business Eligibility Requirements At the end of each semester

Glen Carbon's "Glentennial" to Celebrate 100th Homecoming with Carnival, Fireworks, Parade and More

2 months ago
GLEN CARBON - The Village of Glen Carbon will celebrate the 100th anniversary of its homecoming with the Glentennial, complete with a parade, carnival, live music and plenty of fun. On Friday, June 19, and Saturday, June 20, 2026, community members can join the festivities by parking at Village Hall and taking the free shuttle to The Wooden Nickel, which serves as the entrance to the event. The Glentennial runs from 5–11 p.m. on Friday night and 3–11 p.m. on Saturday. The parad

Duckworth Opposes Defense Bill In Committee, Citing Trump's Iran War And Domestic Troop Deployments

2 months ago
WASHINGTON, D.C. – After Republicans on the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) blocked her amendments to hold President Donald Trump accountable for his illegal war of choice against Iran and dangerous domestic deployments to American cities, combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) voted against committee passage of the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The defense bill will soon be considered by the full Senate. “Time after

Edwardsville Arts Center Launches First Exhibit at 246 North Main Gallery Space Celebrating Route 66 Centennial

2 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE — The Edwardsville Arts Center is proud to announce the opening of its first exhibition in a new gallery space at 246 North Main Street, marking an exciting step forward while plans continue for its future home. This inaugural exhibit celebrates the 100th anniversary of U.S. Route 66—the iconic highway that has long symbolized freedom, travel, and the American spirit. Bringing together regional artists working in photography, painting, and mixed media, the exhibition

Granite City Residents Charged In Fleeing Police, Stolen Vehicle Cases

2 months ago
GRANITE CITY – A Granite City man who allegedly tried fleeing police and two other local residents accused of possessing a stolen car face felony charges in Madison County. 43-year-old Danny G. Linhart Jr. of Granite City was charged on May 28, 2026 with two Class 4 felony counts of aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer. Linhart allegedly knowingly attempted to flee from a Granite City Police officer who had signaled for Linhart to stop the vehicle he was driving