Area News
Machinery costs creeping higher for farmers
By RHIANNON BRANCH FarmWeek With farm machinery expenses at an all-time high, farmers might need to take a closer look at the numbers before purchasing machinery. A recent analysis by the University of Illinois farmdoc team showed prices of new ag equipment increased by more than 20% from 2021 to 2023 due to several…
Read MoreMooneyham Art announces its Winter Showcase: Featuring Tai Davis, Joe Bova Conti
Mooneyham Art recently announced its Winter Showcase, a seasonal celebration of transformative storytelling through visual art. This dual exhibition features multidisciplinary artist Tai Davis and fine jeweler Joe Bova Conti, two creators whose life journeys and artistic practices embody resilience, reinvention, and radical authenticity. The opening reception will take place from 5 to 9 p.m. on Dec.…
Read MoreChina to buy U.S. soybeans
By TAMMIE SLOUP FarmWeek China agreed to purchase U.S. soybeans and other agricultural products as part of an agreement reached by the countries’ leaders on Oct. 30. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said China will start by purchasing 12 million metric tons (mmt) of soybeans from the U.S. between now and January, then purchase 25…
Read MoreFirst East St. Louis, Cahokia Heights, bus bench installations unveiled with ribbon cutting
Goal is to help build better bus stops through the addition of a basic amenity – a bench There are hundreds of bus stops throughout the region without any type of amenities for riders to utilize while waiting. In response, Citizens for Modern Transit (CMT) and AARP in St. Louis launched “The Story of…
Read MoreEdwardsville to host annual Veterans Day Parade downtown on Nov. 11
The annual Veterans Day Parade will wind its way through downtown Edwardsville starting at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, the official Veterans Day holiday. The parade is organized and hosted by Edwardsville’s American Legion Post 199 and the Metro East Community Rotary Club, with support from other area veterans organizations. It’s the last of three…
Read MoreRestrictions on federal immigration agents’ use of riot control weapons extended indefinitely
Federal judge finds immigration agents ‘intended to cause protesters harm’ By HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois Article Summary A federal judge has indefinitely extended restrictions on immigration agents’ use of riot control weapons like tear gas and pepper balls without adequate justification or warning to those protesting “Operation Midway Blitz.” S. District Judge Sara Ellis…
Read MoreIDOL On-Site: OSHA’s unofficial guidelines for safe holiday decorating
Article and images submitted by Marketing/Outreach Coordinator Harry (Hap) Hileman, Illinois Department of Labor Summary: Workplace holiday decorating can introduce safety hazards such as electrical fires, falls, and obstruction of emergency exits. Safe extension cord management, properly placing decorations, and correct ladder usage are essential to prevent accidents. As workplaces decorate their offices with cheer and…
Read MoreARTEAST returns Nov. 22-23, with growing Metro East artist participation
After a successful re-launch in 2024, the ARTEAST Studio & Art Tour returns Nov. 22–23, 2025. Organizers again invite the public to experience a weekend of art, creativity, and connection across Edwardsville and the surrounding St. Louis Metro East region. Coordinated locally by local art organizations, this free, self-guided tour invites visitors to explore artist…
Read MoreAlton’s Sierra Club Group plans fall, winter litter cleanups
The Three Rivers Project of the Piasa Palisades Sierra Club Group (PPG) is planning a River Road litter cleanup from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. The public is invited to help rid the environment of debris that harms physical habitats, threatens aquatic life, and transports chemical pollutants to rivers, marine and…
Read MoreAlton’s ‘First Fridays’ late night art, shopping experience continues on Nov. 7
Alton Main Street presents First Fridays, a late night art and shopping experience which spans 20 locations across the Downtown Alton district. The series continues this Friday, Nov. 7. This series is held on First Fridays in October, November and December, providing shoppers with an opportunity to check out new shops and galleries and visit…
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