Steven Spencer, Staff Writer

EDWARDSVILLE - Trinity Lutheran Ministries held the second annual Ugly CHRISTmas Sweater 5k this weekend After raising thousands of dollars last year with over 200 participants, Casey Shank with Trinity Lutheran said the race has exceeded their expectations. “We wanted to give back to...

ALTON – Alton's boys’ basketball team found themselves down by as much as 15 points to East St. Louis Friday night at the Redbird Nest. The Redbirds, however, behind Donovan Clay and Malik Smith's 16-point games, came from behind to take a 75-71 win over the Flyers in a Southwestern...

BETHALTO - The Civic Memorial Eagles played a tight match-up against the Jersey Panthers Friday night, keeping the score close until the last few seconds when the Eagles sealed the game, 45-43. The Panthers took an early lead in the first quarter sinking four 3s with two coming from Kurt Hall...

Demolition continues at the former Macy's location at Alton Square.

EDWARDSVILLE - The Edwardsville High School Drama Club performed for a packed house as they showcased this year's Christmas show Thursday morning to elementary school students. "This is actually the 35th annual Christmas show," Theater director and teacher Ashley Melton said. "It may even been...

EDWARDSVILLE - The Mannie Jackson Center for the Humanities Foundation held an open house at the Alma Irene Aitch Stem Center Wednesday afternoon at 1310 N. Main Street in Edwardsville. Named in memory of Alma Irene Aitch, a former educator at Lincoln Grammar School, the center will educate students...

JERSEYVILLE - The Marquette Explorers were trailing the Jersey Panthers by four points going into the fourth quarter but two points from Taylor Aguirre, off a rebound with only seconds left in game, gave the Explorers the win Wednesday night, 44-42. The Panthers took the lead in the first quarter...

EDWARDSVILLE - James Whiteford took the oath of Deputy Fire Chief for the Edwardsville Fire Department at Tuesday night's city council meeting. Chief Welle congratulated and thanked Whiteford for his dedication to the department and the community saying it's just one more step forward for the...

GODFREY - Team Hope Depot will be working with Purple Heart Homes and Scott Credit Union this Saturday to help make improvements on the home of a local Godfrey veteran. Sarah Meyer with Team Depot said about 30 volunteers from Home Depot and Scott Credit Union will be helping to make some general...

ALTON - The Explorers and Knights kept it close throughout the first half Tuesday night, but in the second half, Marquette Catholic pulled away and defeated Metro East Lutheran 52-36 at Marquette. The Knights were able to take a one-point lead in the first quarter but with Isaiah Ervin putting...