Route 66 Great Race plans Collinsville stop on June 20
Vintage and antique cars racing the Mother Road scheduled to arrive in Collinsville in late afternoon The Hemmings Great Race presented by Coker Tire will shine the spotlight along The Last 100 Miles of Route 66 in southwest Illinois on Saturday, June 20 with a stop in Collinsville. A total of 140 of the…
Read MoreState Senators Plummer, Harriss to host June 16 Edwardsville town hall
State Senator Jason Plummer and State Senator Erica Harriss are set to host an End of Session Town Hall event on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, to provide residents with an update on recent legislative activity from the 2026 spring session. The events are free and open to the public. Residents are encouraged to attend to…
Read MoreWorld Wide Technology Raceway delivers back-to-back major events, welcomes Hot Rod Power Tour
Just two and a half days after hosting a major NTT INDYCAR SERIES weekend, World Wide Technology Raceway once again demonstrated its national prominence as a premier motorsports and live event destination by welcoming the legendary Hot Rod Power Tour, the world’s largest rolling car show. The one-day stop in Madison drew an impressive 6,000-plus show…
Read MoreRevity Credit Union employees raise $1,415 for Equipping The Called
Revity Credit Union employees recently came together to raise $1,415, along with donations of diapers, for Equipping The Called through Revity’s ongoing Jeans for Generations program. Revity Credit Union’s Jeans for Generations program reflects the credit union philosophy of people helping people, empowering employees to support local organizations making a meaningful difference. Each month, Revity…
Read MoreIllinois SBDC at SIUE helps launch hands-on entertainment to Metro East families
What began as quality time spent with family has evolved into an innovative new business serving local families in part to the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for the Metro East at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Ridge Runner Hobby, a mobile party business that brings remote-control (RC) vehicle experiences directly to homes, schools and…
Read MoreAhead of Edwardsville’s America 250 events, local businesses have chance to participate
The City of Edwardsville will take a weeklong trek through history this summer to mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Thanks to the collaboration of community groups, Edwardsville’s America 250 celebration will feature a fun and patriotic series of musical performances; a movie; historical reenactors; an all-ages parade in City Park; creative,…
Read MoreLane closures on northbound I-55 in St. Clair County
The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that lane closures will be in place on northbound Interstate 55 between St. Clair Avenue and Exchange Avenue in East St. Louis from 5:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily beginning Monday, June 15, through Wednesday, June 17, weather permitting, for bridge maintenance. Motorists should expect delays and are…
Read MoreEdwardsville Arts Center’s first exhibit at 246 North Main; celebrating Route 66 Centennial
The Edwardsville Arts Center recently announced 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…
Read MoreMCT Muny Express returns for 2026 season
Saturday evening service connects Madison County riders to Muny performances in St. Louis’s Forest Park Madison County Transit (MCT) is once again making it easy for residents to enjoy a night at The Muny in Forest Park without the hassle of driving and parking in St. Louis. The MCT Muny Express will provide evening…
Read MoreSTL’s Super Park launches reserved parking program located in Lot E
You can reserve your spot in that location beginning July 1 Beginning July 1, 2026, travelers will be able to reserve your parking spot in Lot E at St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL). Lot E is located directly East of Terminal 2. At that STL location, a travel party of one, two, or more…
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