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 […]
Former Styx fromtman Dennis DeYoung is calling out the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame for waiting too long to induct some rock legends.In a post on Facebook, he cites…
EDWARDSVILLE — The City of Edwardsville will hold a lighting ceremony at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, to unveil the newly refurbished Leclaire water tower, a nearly century-old landmark located at Longfellow Avenue and Troy Road in the Leclaire neighborhood. The refurbishment project, completed this fall, included cleaning, painting, essential structural maintenance, and the installation of customizable lighting designed to highlight the historic water tower’s significance within
MARYVILLE - The Village of Maryville came together to celebrate the upcoming installation of a new entertainment pavilion at Firemen’s Park. On Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025, community members gathered at Firemen’s Park for a groundbreaking ceremony. The entertainment pavilion will encourage the community to come together for events and attract people from across the region to Maryville. “This project represents a major step forward,” said Mayor Wayne White. “It’s
BETHALTO - Community members can receive a free turkey ahead of Thanksgiving. At 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, you can stop by Pruitt Mechanical Services at 8511 Witt Lane in Bethalto for their drive-thru turkey drive. In addition to turkeys, attendees will receive Thanksgiving sides and food donated by the community. “We’re going to have a tremendous amount of turkeys, so no worries,” said Joe Pruitt. “We hope to have a really good turnout. We have a lot o
EDWARDSVILLE – Four men from Missouri face felony charges for unlawful weapon possession and other offenses allegedly committed in Madison County. Micole A. Tankins, 30, of St. Louis, was charged in another separate case from Nov. 6, 2025 with one count each of armed violence (a Class X felony), possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance (a Class 1 felony), posession of fcontraband in a penal institution (a Class 1 felony) and aggravated unlawful possession of weapons (a
EAST ST. LOUIS — A former Belleville attorney has been sentenced to 90 months in federal prison after admitting to embezzling more than $1 million from his clients, including the children of a fallen police officer. Jason R. Caraway, 51, pleaded guilty in February 2025 to six counts of wire fraud related to his misappropriation of client funds while practicing at Caraway, Fisher & Broombaugh, P.C., a personal injury law firm in Belleville. Among those impacted were two children of
ALTON - Local veterans could receive free comprehensive dental care through the SIU School of Dental Medicine as part of their Veterans Day celebration. On Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025, veterans received dental care at the hands of SIU students under faculty supervision. Dr. Katie Kosten, Director of Community Dentistry, explained that the initiative was an opportunity to support veterans while giving students more experience. “We had a really great day,” she said. “It’s
JERSEYVILLE – Jersey Community Middle School students ran to raise thousands in funds for a great cause once again this year. Members of the Jersey Community Middle School Student Council held this year’s Wounded Warrior Run on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025. The annual event raises funds to support the Jerseyville and Grafton American Legion posts, and has seen thousands raised for both organizations in recent years. This year’s dedicated group of students raised a total o
Winnie-the-Pooh, R2-D2, Big Bird and Kermit the Frog – these are some of the telephones you’ll see at the Jefferson Barracks Telephone Museum. Housed in a restored 1896 building, the […]
On This Day, Nov. 14, 1975…Queen launched a new tour in support of their fourth studio album, A Night at the Opera.The tour kicked off with a two-night stand at…
A nationwide analysis of Google search data by Ninja Transfers found that many Texans are looking to boost their income with side hustles, with Denton, Killeen, McKinney, and Frisco all ranking in the top 50 cities for side hustle searches.
What happens when the people who are supposed to look at bills don't get them or don't pay attention? Look to recent events in Velda City and Pine Lawn.
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