Steven Spencer, Staff Writer

EDWARDSVILLE - The Edwardsville Police Department was at Red Robin Saturday for the Annual Tip a Cop to raise funds for the Special Olympics. Lieutenant Mike Fillback said the day had been going really well with a lot of generosity coming from the community. “The community supports the Polic...

ALTON - The Marquette Explorers took a big win over South Fork in a shutout match at home Friday night, 42-0. The Explorers took a huge lead in the first half with three touchdowns from D’avion Peebles, going 28-0 at halftime. “I’ve got three running backs who are as good...

EDWARDSVILLE – Edwardsville Neighbors in Need will be hosting their 8th Annual Turkey Trot at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 23, at their new location on the Southern Illinois University of Edwardsville campus. Chad Opel, co-founder and Board Treasurer of Edwardsville Neighbors in Need, said...

ALTON - Marquette Catholic High School held a send off for Shelby Jones this afternoon as she heads to the state final tournament for girls tennis at Hersey High S chool in Arlington Heights. With this being her third trip to the state, Shelby said she's looking forward to the experience and representing...

EDWARDSVILLE - The Public Service Committee presented the request for the approval of the purchase of a $78,285 backhoe loader Tuesday night during the City Council meeting at Edwardsville City Hall. The loader not only came in under budget, met all the specifications required but will also be replacing...

ALTON - Alton Park and Recreation Department along with the Oriental Garden Committee held the 45th Annual Tree Dedication Sunday, October 15, at the Oriental Garden in Gordon Moore Park. The area was originally set aside in 1985 to create a place of beauty and solitude. Over the past 44 years,...

EDWARDSVILLE - City Council approved an agreement with Nelson Systems Incorporated for the purchase and installation of Liberty Interview Room Recording System for the new Public Safety Building during Tuesday night’s meeting at Edwardsville City Hall. Chief Jay Keeven said that new facility...

WOOD RIVER - Two individuals are facing charges after law enforcement was made aware of a suspicious package containing approximately 14 pounds of marijuana. Joe Beliveau with the Illinois State Police said they couldn't get into some of the details of who discovered the package due to privacy but...

GODFREY - The Godfrey Fire Protection District invited the public to the station for their annual open house Saturday as a part of Fire Prevention Week. “We saw a great crowd,” Fire Chief Erik Kambarian said. “Lots of interested parents and children. We actually answered a...

EDWARDSVILLE - The Wildey Theatre Movies That Rock series continues to blossom. This past Saturday, October 14, Wildey had a showing of Pink Floyd: The Wall. The film is based off the album of the same name with the screenplay being written by Pink Floyd vocalist and bassist Roger Waters. "We've...