Area News
National Great Rivers Research and Education Center to host 23rd annual Water Festival
The National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC), in partnership with Lewis and Clark Community College, recently announced the upcoming 23rd annual Water Festival. This year’s festival is set for Friday, Sept. 26, with a scheduled rain date of Friday, Oct. 3, on the campus of Lewis and Clark Community College in Godfrey.…
Read MoreRep. Schmidt donates pay raise to FFA ‘Can-Do Challenge’ for September
State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) donated his pay raise to the FFA Can-Do Challenge, which is a statewide initiative to work together to help those in need. Donations were collected at Smithton Grade School, Smithton Fire Department, Freeburg Country Mart, and Freeburg High School, and will be delivered to various food pantries throughout the region.…
Read MoreUnited Way of Greater St. Louis launches inaugural Donor Advised Fund Day
Today, on Sept. 8, United Way of Greater St. Louis (UWGSL) is asking Donor Advised Fund (DAF) holders to help demonstrate the power of collective DAF giving by giving from their DAF to the UWGSL Community Campaign, supporting the local safety net. UWGSL is like a mutual fund of philanthropy, maximizing giving through a trusted,…
Read MoreCaritas Family Solutions, Human Support Services to merge, expanding services
Caritas Family Solutions and Human Support Services (HSS) have jointly announced that the two organizations will be merging, uniting their missions and programs under the Caritas Family Solutions umbrella to better serve communities across southern Illinois and the Metro East. Caritas Family Solutions currently supports more than 6,300 individuals annually through programs including foster care,…
Read MoreFull closure of Illinois 111 ramp to I-270 eastbound for approximately two weeks
The Illinois Department of Transportation has announced that, in addition to the ongoing closure of Illinois 111 at Interstate 270 in Madison County, a full closure of the ramp from eastbound I-270 to southbound Illinois 111 will begin, weather permitting, Tuesday, Sept. 9. This closure is expected to last approximately 14 days as part of…
Read MoreAlton-based Mooneyham Art to host ‘The Golden Thread: A Transformative Art Exhibition’
Mooneyham Art recently announced its next hosted art exhibition. With an opening reception scheduled from 5 to 9 p.m. on Sept. 20, the public is invited to take in this next show at 305 State Street in Alton, offered with free admission, complimentary refreshments and live music by Psychedelic Symphony. Organizers note that this exhibition…
Read MoreCelebrating Fall in southwest Illinois
Stunning fall color drives, outdoor adventures, haunted fun, festivals and fairs highlight the Autumn season Hop in the car and take a road trip to southwest Illinois this fall and discover authentic small-town charm coupled with stunning fall color drives, scenic and historic guided tours, adventures in u-pick orchards, corn maze adventures and spectacularly spooky…
Read MoreEdwardsville Police announce results of Labor Day safety campaign
During the recent Labor Day enforcement period, the Edwardsville Police Department conducted a successful impaired driving campaign. This effort resulted in five arrests for driving under the influence (DUI). In addition to the DUI arrests, officers issued 19 speeding citations, 5 seat belt citations, and 22 other citations. “The Labor Day safety campaign was a…
Read MoreSummit connects small businesses to military, government contracting
Tapping into the vast opportunities for small businesses in the aerospace and defense sectors was the focus of the closing panel of a recent Global Aerospace Summit in the St. Louis region. Panelists included Terressa Bebout, director of Commander Fleet Readiness Centers (COMFRC) and Office of Small Business Strategy at Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR);…
Read MoreSIUE’s Fall 2025 enrollment grows, despite national trends
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s enrollment is growing in the face of changing demographics and increased competition for new students. Fall 2025 undergraduate degree-seeking enrollment increased by 5.7%. SIUE’s overall enrollment increased by 7.7% to 12,813 when including continuing, first-time, transfer and early college students. SIUE has outlined intentional efforts to engage high school students…
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