DEC. 13  U.S. Air Force Band of Mid-America Thu. 7:30-10 p.m. Hettenhausen Center for the Arts McKendree University, 701 College Road, Lebanon Free  A holiday event for the entire…

St. Clair official could be Bi-State/Metro’s new CEO   The chief financial officer of the St. Clair County Transit District (SCTD) is in contract negotiations to become the new…

DEC.  7 Paper Airplane Competition Fri. 6-10 p.m. Riverbender Community Center, 200 W. 3rd St., Alton $10 Fold a paper airplane. Decorate and name it and enter it in the distance…

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…

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…