ALTON - Hundreds of people came out Saturday for the annual Alton Audubon Eagle and Ice Festival at the Alton Visitor Center and the Audubon Center at Riverlands. As the event continues to grow each year, this weekend's warm weather couldn’t have been better for families to come together...
ROXANA - After falling to Greenville Thursday night, the Roxana Shells added another win to their record after defeating Bunker Hill. The Shells had a 3-13 record after Thursday’s 57-10 loss but bounced back Friday with a 34-28 win over Bunker Hill. Kiley Winfree led Roxana with 9 points, Olivi...
EDWARDSVILLE - The Wildey Theatre is starting the new year this weekend as the Silver Bullet STL: A Tribute to Bob Seger takes the stage for this stage performance of 2019 at 8 p.m. on Friday, January 4. Butch Wax and the Hollywoods will be bringing a night of rock ’n’ nostalgia to the...
WEST ALTON - The Audubon Center at the Riverlands is kicking off the eagle season with the annual Alton Audubon Eagle and Ice Festival from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, January 5. During the event, a live American bald eagle will be at the Alton Visitor Center along with live ice and wood sculptors...
EDWARDSVILLE - City Council held their first meeting of the year Wednesday night at City Hall with a very light agenda. Before heading into closed sessions the Finance Committee and Public Safety Committee announced their next meetings will be held on Monday, January 7. The Public Service Committee...
JERSEYVILLE - The Calhoun Warriors faced off against the Marquette Explorers Friday afternoon during the Jersey Community High School during the girls holiday basketball tournament, falling to Marquette Catholic, 64-42. The Explorers took an early five-point lead in the first quarter and hel...
COLLINSVILLE – During the past two weeks, the coaches on the Edwardsville boys basketball team have adopted a new style that emphasizes getting shots off faster in order to maximize scoring chances. In the first round of the 35 th Prairie Farms Collinsville Holiday Tournament on Thursday...
RIVERBEND - Christmas might be over but seasonal shopping certainly isn’t with the day after Christmas being the biggest return and exchange day retailers see. According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), more than half of shoppers plan on either exchanging or returning gifts resulting...
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