Metro East News Briefs
— November 28, 2018East St. Louis superintendent urges continued support East St. Louis School District 189 is making progress but still needs help, District Superintendent Arthur R. Culver told the…
East St. Louis superintendent urges continued support East St. Louis School District 189 is making progress but still needs help, District Superintendent Arthur R. Culver told the…
NOV. 29-DEC. 1 Live Radio Show: ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ Thur.-Sat. 7:30 p.m. Jacoby Arts Center, 627 E. Broadway, Alton $15-$20 Bankside Repertory Theatre Company…
NOV. 22 SIUE Turkey Trot Thur. 8-9:30 a.m. Vadalabene Center, Southern Illinois Univ., 1 Hairpin Drive, Edwardsville $35 Bring the family to run in the ninth annual race. Kids’…
Fifty-six of Madison County’s 74 public schools got passing grades on 2018 Illinois Report Cards, released Oct. 30 by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) — with two rated…
Illinois saw some of its highest voter turnouts for any election, especially a midterm election, on Nov. 6 with more than 50 percent of registered voters statewide coming out to cast…
O’ Fallon named best Metro East city to live in O’Fallon remains Southwestern Illinois’ best place to live, according to the 2018 Best Small Cities in America list compiled by…
Two new faces elected to countywide offices In the only race for elected office on the Monroe County ballot, Republican Jonathan McLean defeated Democrat Jason R. Jones, by a margin…
NOV. 15 Taste of Alton Downtown Thur. 5-8 p.m. Argosy Casino, #1 Piasa St., Alton $15 Guests sample dishes from 17 restaurants under one roof. Live music provided from Matt Taul….