Steven Spencer, Staff Writer

EDWARDSVILLE - Underground Artworks is celebrating their 20th year of business in Downtown Edwardsville. Greg Bushong Jr., with Underground Artworks, said the shop continues to run strong and maintain recognition thanks to owner Eric Beard. “The atmosphere of the shop is always fun and positive,”...

GODFREY - Illinois Department of Public Transportation today announced it will hold a public informational meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 3, to discuss proposed intersection improvements for Illinois Route 3 at Delmar Avenue and Pierce Lane within the Godfrey, Illinois, Madison County area. IDOT said...

SEE CHARLES THOMAS EDWARDSVILLE ART FAIR VIDEO BELOW: EDWARDSVILLE - This weekend was the Edwardsville Art Fair with artwork from over 100 artists from across the country, from Oregon to New York, Florida and from right here in the Riverbend community. “This year we have about 100...

This weekend was the Edwardsville Art Fair with artwork from over 100 artists from across the country, from Oregon to New York, Florida and from right here in the Riverbend community.

ALTON - The Simmons Hanly Conroy law firm along with the Metro Tristan Club held their 10th Annual Miles for Meso 5K Saturday morning to raise funds for the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization, a charity dedicated to preventing asbestos-related diseases by securing a ban on asbestos in the...

SEE PLAY OF GAME VIDEO BY CHARLES THOMAS BELOW: ALTON - The Marquette Explorers took a big win over Pawnee/Lincolnwood Friday night at home, 49-26. “We did everything we wanted to,” Marquette Catholic Head coach Darrell Angleton said. “We had a game plan and executed it...

EDWARDSVILLE - Todd Lewis, local resident and adventurer, stopped by The E.P.I.C. Living Social Club Wednesday evening at the Holiday Inn Express to discuss what motivated him to climb to the base camp at Mt. Everest, summit Kilimanjaro, run with the bulls in Spain and run 40 marathons before turning...

EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville City Council members discussed a supplemental design regarding multi-purpose fields at Plummer Family Park. Mayor Hal Patton said a discussion arose about the idea of creating six multi-purpose fields rather than the initial plans for eight ball diamonds. “Over th...

GLEN CARBON - The Glen Carbon Fire Protection District broke ground Tuesday afternoon at the location that will soon home the communities new fire station. Trustee Alan Schaake said the new structure is one the community will be able to take pride in having. “It’s been a long time...

ALTON - The City of Alton is continuing beautification efforts and park updates throughout the city with new sidewalks and backboards coming to Killion Park at Salu. Mayor Brant Walker said the parks and green space in the city are essential for bringing people together and creating a community...