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I recently took my cat to the vet, and it was harrowing for us all. I will say right away, my...

Senator Erica Harriss Announces Grant For Long Lake Volunteer Fire Department

PONTOON BEACH – State Senator Erica Harriss (56th-Glen Carbon) is pleased to announce that the...

"Little Free Art Library" Vandalized; Residents Encouraged to Leave and Take Art Supplies from Other Locations

ALTON - The Hayner Public Library District and Jacoby Arts Center announced that the Little Free...

Why Water Can Calm the Mind in Just Minutes

A view of water can lower stress in just a few minutes. That helps explain why people will drive...

Why Play Matters for Children and Adults More Than It Seems

Play looks frivolous right up until you see what happens without it. Remove free play from a child’s...

June 7 in History: Treaty of Tordesillas, Battle of Midway and Other Turning Points

On June 7, one of the most consequential events in world history took place in 1494, when Spain an...

How Fishing Traditions Helped Build Towns, Trade and Culture

Fish were once so valuable that entire towns rose, traded, and survived because of them. That simple...

June 8 in History: Viking Raid at Lindisfarne, Orwell’s ‘1984,’ and Other Turning Points

On June 8, 793, Viking raiders attacked the monastery at Lindisfarne off the northeast coast of England...

Today's Weather: Stormy and muggy with flooding concerns

Monday starts mostly cloudy and warm, with temperatures in the mid-70s early and a sticky feel by midmorning....

Route 66 Helped the Massive Car Boom in Nation in 1920s

BUZZ MAGAZINE – When Route 66 was created in 1926, it found plenty of traffic. Illinoisans,...

Burma Shave Signs Were Staple of Highway Travel in Past Eras

BUZZ MAGAZINE – Today, many complain about roadside billboards, calling them boring and an...

Local Author A.K. Frailey Publishing Four New Books This Year

BUZZ MAGAZINE – On January 30th, A. K. Frailey published her personal reflections on life, love,...

Places to Love on Route 66 Episodes Designated an Official Route 66 Centennial Project

BUZZ MAGAZINE – Six episodes of the award-winning PBS travel series Samantha Brown’s...

1928 Crime Spree Came Down Route 66

BUZZ MAGAZINE – The original alignment of Route 66, which ran north-south through Macoupin...

The Three Sisters Gardening Method

BUZZ MAGAZINE – A great way to grow a lot of food in a relatively small amount of space is...

NIU Spring 2026 Graduation List Includes Glen Carbon and Brighton Students

DeKALB, Ill. – More than 2,300 students received their bachelor’s, master’s and...

100 Years Ago: Women's Speech Contest Draws Crowd at Shurtleff College in Alton

A June 4, 1926 article in the Alton Evening Telegraph described Shurtleff College junior Margery...

South Roxana Approves Permit For Solar Energy System At Connect Church

SOUTH ROXANA – A church in South Roxana is set to gain a solar energy system after recent...

One Hospitalized, One Dies, After Overnight Shooting

ST. LOUIS COUNTY - St. Louis County Police are investigating a double shooting early Saturday,...

Veterans and Residents Gather in Grafton for Historic Dedication

ALTON - Veterans, elected officials, and community members gathered Saturday morning, June 6, 2026,...

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