Illinois State Fair box office opens June 2
The Illinois State Fair Box Office opens for in-person ticket purchases Monday, June 2. Regular box office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. For one day only, June 2, all in-person buyers will receive one free adult admission ticket for every concert and/or event ticket purchased, making entrance to the fair…
Read MoreEdwardsville Police announces “Click It or Ticket” Memorial Day campaign numbers
The Edwardsville Police announced it issued 35 citations during the Memorial Day “Click It or Ticket” enforcement period. “Through the Memorial Day enforcement campaign, we helped make Illinois roads safer and spread the word that seat belts save lives,” said Lt. Matt Senci. During the enforcement period, Edwardsville Police wrote 19 citations for seat belt…
Read MoreKaskaskia College receives Ellucian Impact Award for Excellence
Kaskaskia College (KC) recently received the 2025 Ellucian Impact Award for Excellence in Software as a Service (SaaS) Modernization, earning the honor while competing against major universities across the world. KC staff traveled to Orlando, Fla., where Ellucian, a global software company, presented them with the award. KC Vice President of Institutional Support & Technology…
Read MoreBarberMurphy shares commercial real estate transactions completed recently
BarberMurphy has shared their list of recent commercial real estate transactions, completed as of May 28, 2025: Belleville: Mary Caesar sold an 8-unit apartment complex at 505 West Cleveland Ave. to Penny Jar Investments LLC. BARBERMURPHY represented both parties. Fairview Realty Investors LLC sold a light industrial property at 48 Empire Dr. to Empire Drive…
Read MoreFreeburg Country Mart is Rep. Schmidt’s ‘Business of the Month’
After receiving submissions from across the 114th District, State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) selected Freeburg’s Country Mart to be his “Business of the Month” for May 2025. Rep. Schmidt presented General Managers Kathy Nordike and Scott Metzler with an official certificate of recognition for their commitment to their employees and serving the community of Freeburg…
Read MoreFrom ‘Awkward’ to ‘Expert’
By CAROLYN GREEN I’m a bit of an introvert; I always feel awkward sharing my own life on social media. But whether you like it or not, your online presence is a key factor defining how the world sees your company and your expertise. When’s the last time you Googled yourself? Before someone decides to…
Read MoreDick Durbin leaving a long legacy in the state, nation
By DENNIS GRUBAUGH Though there aren’t many advantages to having white hair, one is the ability to get picked out in a crowd. For me it happened in September 2016 at a ground-breaking for a transit-oriented senior apartment complex at the $10.9 million Metro Landing of Swansea, a hub for MetroLink. I was in the…
Read MoreMCT launches new Microtransit service in Bethalto, Cottage Hills area
Madison County Transit (MCT) recently shared updated details about its Microtransit service available in the Bethalto, Cottage Hills and Rosewood Heights area. The flexible, affordable, on-demand and convenient transit option allows riders to book same-day trips through the MCT Micro app or by phone. Extended evening service is also available in Collinsville on Saturdays. For…
Read MoreOP-ED: Inviting Illinoisans to reflect on statesmanship in the Prairie State
By JIM EDGAR and JOHN SHAW American politics is as contentious now as it has been in any recent period in our history. As a response to this acrimony and conflict, it is tempting to turn off the TV, stop reading the newspaper, put down the phone, and forget about politics and government. However, we…
Read MorePere Marquette State Park to host Two Rivers Family Fishing Fair on June 7
Pere Marquette State Park will host the Two Rivers Family Fishing Fair, featuring fun and educational activities for the entire family, on Saturday, June 7. Event hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the park, which is near Grafton on Illinois 100. There are no admission or parking fees, and no fishing license or…
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