SPORTS SCOREBOARD BOYS BASKETBALL IHSA PLAYOFFS CLASS 1A REGIONAL FINAL AT CARROLLTON Jacksonville Routt Catholic 61, Barry Western 48 CLASS 1A REGIONAL FINAL AT HARDIN CALHOUN Madison 66, Hardin Calhoun 54 CLASS 2A REGIONAL FINAL AT PIASA SOUTHWESTERN Marque...
ALTON - Sparked by Donovan Clay's 20 points in the second half, the Alton Redbirds took a 50-47 win over O’Fallon Friday night in a boys basketball game at home. After trailing O’Fallon at the half, 19-14, the Redbirds were able to put up 36 in the second half to secure the win. T...
COLLINSVILLE - The Old Herald Brewery and Distillery celebrated their grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday morning at 115 East Clay Street in Collinsville. The family-friendly, full-service restaurant offers craft beers, spirits and sodas all produced on-site at the Old Herald Brewery...
EDWARDSVILLE - The grassroots organization, Bring Your Own Glen-Ed, presented a proposal to the Edwardsville City Council Tuesday night to reduce the amount of single-use waste generated in the community. The organization was started in 2017 throughout Edwardsville and Glen Carbon with a mission t...
EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville City Council approved two items for performances at the Wildey Theatre at the Tuesday night meeting. A contract with the Atlanta Rhythm Section and the Wildey was OK'd for two nights of shows on Sunday, March 3, and Monday, March 4. The Atlanta Rhythm Section has been...
ALTON – West Elementary second-grader Raquel Jones was able to be reunited with her mother just before 11 a.m. Tuesday. Her mother, Sergeant Kyra Jones of the Mississippi National Guard, returned home to surprise her daughter in the classroom of teacher Sarah Lowe. The students had made paper...
WOOD RIVER - The Pump House celebrated its seventh anniversary Thursday, along with all over the changes that have happened over the years. In late 2011, Darren and Gary Vollmer took possession of the building at 1523 East Edwardsville Road in Wood River and started on the initial remodel and updates....
GODFREY - Eric Robinson provide insight on some local history Thursday afternoon at the Lewis and Clark Community College Underground Railroad History Tour. Robinson said there is a significant amount of local history and people have a tremendous interest in the area’s history. “History...
BELLEVILLE – Freshman forward Sydney Harris led the way with 17 points, while seniors Jaylen Townsend and Maddie Stephen scored 13 and 12 points respectively as the Edwardsville High girls basketball team won its 16th consecutive IHSA Class 4A regional championship with a 64-44 win over...
GODFREY - After 17 years of cutting hair, Claudia Espinoza said she decided to take the next step in fulfilling her dream by opening up her own barber shop in Godfrey. “It’s a dream come true,” Espinoza said about opening Happy Hour Barber Stop. “I’ve had that littl...
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