Historic Mississippi River Festival archives find permanent home in Alton
Former MRF Director Lyle Ward’s personal collection makes Alton debut during 2025 festival weekend that celebrates music legacy After nearly five decades of safeguarding the memories of one of America’s most legendary music festivals, Lyle Ward is bringing his treasure trove to Alton. As a former director of the Mississippi River Festival (MRF), which…
Read MoreLegislators Harriss, Elik, to host free Kids Fair event on June 28
State Senator Erica Harriss (R-Glen Carbon) and State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) have partnered to host a free Kids Fair Event this coming weekend, on Saturday, June 28, 2025. The event will feature free resources for parents and their children, free vison/hearing tests, face painting, food, touch-a-truck, a foam party, and more. The event…
Read MoreMadison County Democrats elect Andy Asadorian as new chair
The Madison County Democratic Party elected Andy Asadorian as its new chair during a special election held on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. Asadorian, who served as chair of the Tri-Cities Democrats Township Committee, secured an overwhelming victory. Halfway through the vote, challenger Diana McGinness conceded due to Asadorian’s lead. Approximately 120 precinct committee people gathered to…
Read MoreSoybean group seeks candidates to fill board seats
The Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) seeks qualified candidates to fill board seats representing six districts that are up for election in 2025: District 3: Whiteside, Rock Island, Henry, Mercer, Henderson, Stark, and Warren Counties District 4: Bureau, LaSalle, Grundy, and Kendall Counties District 6: Woodford, Livingston, and McLean Counties District 8: Hancock, McDonough, Adams, Brown,…
Read MoreBudzinski, steelworkers demand a voice for Granite City in Trump-Nippon deal
On Saturday, June 21, 2025, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) joined local United Steelworkers leaders in Granite City at a press conference calling for greater transparency and stronger investment commitments in the proposed deal between President Donald Trump and Nippon Steel. Budzinski, along with Local 1899 President Craig McVey and Sub-District Director Jason Chism, emphasized…
Read MoreNirvana Salon & Spa celebrates 45 years in business with ribbon cutting
“Celebrating 45 years in style,” Nirvana Salon & Spa of O’Fallon recently marked this milestone with a ribbon cutting celebration on June 4, 2025, hosted by the O’Fallon-Shiloh Chamber of Commerce. Nirvana Salon & Spa is located at 500 Southview Plaza, Suite 21, in O’Fallon, Ill. In the accompanying photo provided by the Chamber, Owner…
Read MorePOSTPONED: Beverly Farm annual fireworks display schedule June 27 in Godfrey
UPDATE – POSTPONED: The Beverly Farm Fireworks display scheduled for this evening, June 27, 2025, at 9:30 p.m. has been postponed due to the ongoing thunderstorms that are expected to continue into this evening and the extremely wet conditions on its campus grounds. With safety concerns in mind for the residents and all visitors who…
Read MoreEuropean-based handbell ensemble performs free July 12 concert for hospital’s 100th anniversary
Estonia’s acclaimed Arsis Handbell Ensemble to perform at 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 12 in Godfrey at Lewis & Clark Community College’s Benjamin Godfrey Memorial Chapel OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony’s Health Center invites the public to join them for a truly unique musical experience as Estonia’s top handbell ensemble, Arsis, brings their shimmering sound “From…
Read MoreThriVe Metro East names Jacqueline Duty as new executive director
ThriVe Metro East has announced the appointment of Jacqueline “Jackie” Duty as its new executive director, following the resignation of former director Cara Paschal earlier this year. The board of directors conducted a “careful and prayerful search,” according to the official announcement, seeking a leader with the marketing expertise and digital strategy experience to expand…
Read MorePritzker OKs changes to Prisoner Review Board following years of controversy
New law comes after governor’s opposition stalled a broader measure last year By BEN SZALINSKI Capitol News Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed a new law Friday [June 20, 2025] to make a series of changes to the Prisoner Review Board after it released a man who would go on to commit murder, leading to…
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