Area News

  Mooneyham Art is bringing a truly one-of-a-kind exhibition to its Alton gallery in April. Titled Karman’s Daughter, Megan’s Dad, the exhibit features Riverbend artists Megan Fairless and Karman Fairless, a father-daughter creative duo whose artistic journeys have shaped each other across decades. The opening reception for this exhibit takes place from 5 to 9…

Revity Credit Union employees joined together to raise $1,350 for the Children First Foundation through their 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 employees contribute donations to a…

  Officials from Southern Illinois University Carbondale visited Lewis and Clark Community College’s Godfrey campus on March 5, 2026, for a signing ceremony to mark the addition of new transfer opportunities between the two institutions. SIUC’s Saluki Step Ahead Program allows community college students to apply to SIUC early – during their first year of…

West Star Aviation, a leading provider of maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for business aviation, recently announced it has completed the acquisition of DCJet. The addition of DCJet strengthens West Star’s nationwide service footprint and enhances the company’s ability to deliver rapid, coordinated Aircraft on Ground (AOG) support across the United States. With this…

  A groundbreaking ceremony took place at Edwardsville’s Plummer Family Park on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026, for The Courthouse 618, an indoor recreational field house that will feature courts for basketball, volleyball, futsal and training opportunities. The facility will expand the number and types of sports and recreational opportunities at the City of Edwardsville’s Plummer…

  Caritas Family Solutions recently announced that it raised more than $286,366 at its 13th annual Heart & Soul Gala held on Feb. 21, 2026. The funds will support the nonprofit’s efforts to strengthen the social and emotional well-being of more than 6,500 individuals across southern Illinois and the Metro East. “Each year, we are…

The St. Clair County Transit District (SCCTD) is calling on residents, transit riders, transit operators, employers and other community stakeholders to help shape the future of public transportation by participating in a new public survey as part of its Transit Vision 2026: Turning Vision into Action report. Community input is essential to understanding the mobility…

Partnership brings back the event’s second year at Alton’s Spencer T. Olin Golf Course The American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) has announced the return of the Alton Illinois Junior Championship presented by UHY, title‑sponsored by the Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau. The 2026 tournament is scheduled for June 8–11, 2026. The tournament will be hosted…