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The Station On Main Development Underway At Former Public Safety Building

2 years 8 months ago
EDWARDSVILLE - A downtown property that served as Edwardsville's first City Hall and was the longtime home of public safety services is being transformed into The Station on Main, an estimated $20 million mixed- use development with residential, office, retail and restaurant space. The property includes parcels from 400-420 N. Main Street, which are owned by Fireside Financial, an Edwardsville-based company that is overseeing the development project. Interior work is underway, and demolition of a former residence within the footprint of the development began this week. Once the project is finished, which is expected in 2024, the multi-level property will include about 38 single- bedroom apartments and townhomes, four restaurants, office space for up to five businesses, and five boutique retail sites, along with on-site parking. “This is an exciting project, and we’re very hopeful that it’s just the beginning of the kind of growth we’ll see in this area,”

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GCHS Hosting FAFSA Workshop On Oct. 26

2 years 8 months ago
The Granite City High School Guidance Department is hosting a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Completion Workshop on Wednesday, Oct. 26 from 5-7 p.m. in the GCHS Media Center. Professionals from Trio Educational Opportunity Centers will be there to assist students and families in completing their FAFSA that night. The event is open for two hours and families can attend at any time during that window. Spots are limited, so students will need to sign up in the guidance office ASAP. For more information about Granite City School District #9, visit www.gcsd9.net .

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A Taste of Fall

2 years 8 months ago

A Chilly Ozark Morning at the Farm We celebrated the first frost of the season with a small fire in the fireplace—-one just warm enough to take the early-morning chill off the bones. Robin did the heavy lifting; I did the pokin’ and stirring.  Off on the Hunt As the temperature warmed up during the... 

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Jean Carnahan

Powerball, Mega Millions Jackpots Over $900 Million

2 years 8 months ago
CHICAGO – If you’re looking to strike it rich - the Illinois Lottery has a couple of life-changing jackpots up for grabs this week, with a combined prize total over $900 million. The Powerball jackpot for tonight’s drawing is now at an estimated $420 million, and the Mega Millions jackpot for Friday night’s drawing is at $494 million. As both jackpots climb, Illinois Lottery players will be hoping that their numbers come up. Just a few months ago, an Illinois Lottery player won a historic $1.34 billion Mega Millions jackpot, the largest lottery prize ever won in Illinois, and the third largest lottery prize ever won in the U.S. Another Illinois Lottery player will be celebrating that winning feeling this week after matching all five Powerball numbers to win $1 million. The winning numbers in Monday’s draw were: 3-6-11-17-22. The winning ticket was sold at K N R Candy, located at 15 River Oaks Drive in Calumet City.

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Bagatelle

2 years 8 months ago

Before the ring of pinball machines echoed through arcades, Bagatelle was filling parlors and pockets across the world. Drawing from the private collection of Mr.

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Patrick

Coloring STL

2 years 8 months ago

St. Louis is a kaleidoscope of architecture, filled with structures of every age, shape, and size. In Coloring STL, Missouri History Museum visitors will interact

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Patrick