Area News
Cattle market vulnerable amid tight supplies
By RHIANNON BRANCH FarmWeek Volatility in the cattle market continues as the U.S. struggles to rebuild a historically small herd. USDA’s monthly cattle on feed report was not released Oct. 24 due to the government shutdown, but traders expected trends of the past few months to remain. “I think everybody expects on-feed numbers to…
Read MoreLow river levels disrupt harvest logistics
By TAMMIE SLOUP FarmWeek While the upper Mississippi River’s lock and dam system is keeping navigation efficient, low river levels on the lower Mississippi for the fourth consecutive year are threatening U.S. grain exports. During the past couple months, drought has built up across both the Ohio and lower Mississippi river basins, with historic…
Read More‘They are literally targeting people.’ ICE comes to southern Illinois
Man detained at Spanish-speaking traffic court in Clinton County is a first in the area By BETH HUNDSDORFER and Illinois Answers Project, Capitol News Illinois Article Summary A man who is undocumented was detained inside the Clinton County Courthouse in Carlyle as he arrived for a Spanish-language traffic docket. Immigration arrests in and around county…
Read MoreLawmakers approve $1.5B transit funding package without statewide tax increases
Funding for downstate transit agencies decreases from previous plan By BEN SZALINSKI Capitol News Illinois Article Summary A new transit funding bill passed Thursday night raises $1.5 billion for public transportation agencies, mostly in the Chicago area. The proposal calls for diverting sales tax revenue from motor fuel purchases to public transportation operational expenses and…
Read MoreO’Fallon area chamber hosts recent ribbon cuttings: Why Knot Massage, Memorial Shiloh
The O’Fallon-Shiloh Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting in Fairview Heights (5621 Old Collinsville Road) for Why Knot Massage & Self Care LLC on Oct. 28 to celebrate its grand opening. Owner Sabrina Luttrell-Andrews can be seen in the accompanying photo, provided by the Chamber, holding the oversized scissors and preparing to cut the…
Read MoreCity of Belleville shares list of community resources for those in need
The City of Belleville has published the accompanying list of community resources for the Belleville area for those in need of support. The official announcement further stated that these locations also are likely accepting donations if you are in a position to do so. The city’s General and Community Assistance office is located at 512…
Read MoreO’Fallon to host annual Veterans Day observance, parade on Nov. 11
O’Fallon will hold its annual Veterans Day observance and parade on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025. The observance event will begin at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church, 1111 E Hwy 50, O’Fallon, Ill. The event will feature a guest speaker, Major General Charles D. Bolton, USAF, Commander, 18th Air Force, AMC; as well as participation…
Read MoreSIUE launches Illinois film, TV workforce training program
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Department of Mass Communications is lighting up new opportunities in the state’s growing film and television industry. With a supporting grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), SIUE is launching a film and TV workforce training program to prepare the next generation of Illinois media professionals.…
Read MoreOasis Pools wins second Pinnacle Award for luxury outdoor living excellence
“The Château Escape” celebrated as a top 50 project worldwide by Luxury Pools + Outdoor Living Oasis Pools has received a 2025 Pinnacle Award from Luxury Pools + Outdoor Living, marking the company’s second consecutive year earning one of the industry’s highest honors. The internationally recognized Pinnacle Awards spotlight just 50 exceptional projects from around…
Read MoreRep. Kevin Schmidt selects Hartmann Turf & Tractor as his ‘Business of the Month’
After receiving submissions from across the 114th District, State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) has named Hartmann Turf & Tractor his “Business of the Month” for October 2025. Rep. Schmidt presented Mike Hartmann and Cheryl Hartmann Young with an official certificate of recognition for their continued success and exceptional service to the community of Millstadt. “The…
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