Area News

Swapping is the new shopping. Clean out your closets and join Alton Main Street from 12 Noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 26 for a Pop-Up Clothing Swap in downtown Alton. The event will be held in the ballroom at Mineral Springs Mall, located at 301 E. Broadway. Attendees should enter through the side…

State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) has recognized Mascoutah Community Lanes as his most recent ‘Business of The Month.’ Rep. Schmidt visited with Jen and Dan, operators of Mascoutah Community Lanes, to present them with an official certificate from the Illinois House of Representatives. “Jen and Dan have operated this local bowling alley for fifteen years…

The Metro East premiere of “Annie Turnbo Malone: The Untold Story” will take place May 2 at the Dunham Hall Theatre on the campus of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Doors open at 5 p.m. The film screens at 6 p.m. Most people know about Madam C.J. Walker’s success selling hair care products for Black women…

Illinois American Water announced in its Community Impact Report that, during 2025, the company provided more than $785 thousand in charitable donations through grants, general charitable contributions and programming support to 195 organizations across Illinois. When combined with the $411 thousand provided by the American Water Charitable Foundation, the total amount of support reached $1.2…

OSF St. Anthony’s Wound Care Center of Excellence has been awarded the prestigious Center of Distinction award by Healogics®, the nation’s largest provider of advanced wound care services. The Center achieved outstanding clinical outcomes for twelve consecutive months, including a patient satisfaction rate higher than 92 percent. This recognition is a testament to the exceptional…

The Southern Illinois University System is inviting faculty, staff, students, alumni and community members to help shape the next chapter of its strategic plan, which will guide the system through 2031. The public is encouraged to participate in an online survey and a series of virtual town halls designed to gather input from across the…

Revity Credit Union is celebrating 85 years of serving its members and communities with a yearlong anniversary celebration focusing on giving back to the members who made it all possible. Founded in 1941, Revity Credit Union has built a legacy rooted in trust, service, and community support. To mark this milestone, Revity is launching a…

From new playgrounds to trail expansions and major park upgrades, communities across Madison County are set to see visible improvements following the approval of $3.3 million in Parks Enhancement Program (PEP) grants on April 16. The Madison County Board approved funding for the program during its meeting Wednesday night. The grants will support projects in municipalities, townships…

Businesses and university researchers can gain practical insights into government contracting, cybersecurity compliance and innovation funding at SouthernTECH 2026: Harnessing Technology for Government Contract Success. The hybrid event, hosted by the Illinois APEX Accelerator at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, is set from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on April 29 at SIU’s Gower Translational Research Center,…