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When a Monster Tornado Destroyed 4 Illinois Towns, Took 60 Lives
March 19, 1948 should have been like any typical morning in these Illinois communities. An incoming storm system had other plans. By the time most would wake that morning, a monster tornado had nearly wiped away 4 Illinois towns completely and took 60 lives. That terrible March morning in 1948...
Madison County Fair starts Tuesday
The Madison County Fair starts Tuesday in Highland at the Madison County Fairgrounds. There will be nearly a week’s worth of activities, and a full slate of motorized events in the arena, which doubles as the race track the rest of the year. 4-H activities will dominate Senior Day...
Brian Varble of Gillespie, IL
Brian Varble of Gillespie, IL joined the Real Rock Army today … brought to you by Sievers Equipment and Sievers JCB!. Brian likes that the music KSHE plays is unmatched and the fact that KSHE is a household name everywhere. He says everyone has heard about this station all over the damn world.
New Tentative Trial Set for Troy Man
Subsequent to a ruling at the appellate court level as it relates to the detention of accused violators of the law, a new tentative date has been set for a trial for Matthew Delaney of Troy on charges of alleged aggravated fleeing and eluding from law enforcement authorities in early 2024.
I-270 Bridge Deck Repairs Work Near Granite City Begin July 26
GRANITE CITY – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that deck sealing on the bridges carrying Interstate 270 over the Chain of Rocks Canal just west of the I-270/Illinois 3 interchange in Madison County will require lane closures starting, weather permitting, at 9 p.m. Friday, July 26, 2024. One lane will remain open in each direction. All lanes will reopen by 5 a.m. Monday, July 29.
The tradition of Smokin’ On Main continues this weekend
COLLINSVILLE — The city of Collinsville and Code 3 Spices, Inc. are getting the streets ready for their seventh anniversary of Smokin’ on Main Barbeque Competition and Festival coming up this weekend. Laura Buick/GMC Trucks will present the two-day family-friendly event that will feature a barbeque competition as...
Madison County Circuit Clerk’s Office gets 100% rating for its passport services
The U.S. Department of State recently recognized the Madison County Clerk’s Office for meeting its annual inspection requirements for managing passport applications. “Our Passport Services division received a special certificate of achievement proclaiming a 100 percent rating with zero penalties or deductions on the inspections, Circuit Clerk Tom McRae said.
Unit Two Teachers Contract Approved
The Bond County Community Unit 2 Board of Education has approved a new two-year contract with the Greenville Education Association union. The contract will cover the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years. The first year will see the base salary go up four percent to $40,829 and the district will pay...
Unit Two Board Personnel Action
At its recent meeting, the Bond County Community Unit 2 Board of Education took action on several personnel items. Six resignations were accepted. They were from Miranda Smith as high school math teacher, James Bryant as Pocahontas physical education teacher, Melissa Peck as a Pre-K paraprofessional at Mulberry Grove, Ruth Hanebrink as high school cross country and girls track coach, Cody Heckman as assistant high school boys soccer coach, and Amber Pruitt as Greenville Junior High yearbook sponsor.
7th Annual Cardboard Boat Race This Weekend At Meridian Village
GLEN CARBON - The annual cardboard boat race at Meridian Village in Glen Carbon is sailing into its seventh year this weekend on Friday, July 26, 2024. The race will be held in the indoor pool at Meridian Village, a Lutheran Senior Services Life Plan Community in Glen Carbon, with doors opening at 1:30 p.m. and races starting at 2 p.m.
Skertich Supports Career and Technical Education
Recognizing the benefits of career and technical education from being a proponent of it and seeing results at the local level, Collinsville Community Unit School District 10 Superintendent Brad Skertich has encouraged the state to increase its financial support of such programs. Attending the most recent meeting of the Illinois...
Bethalto Superintendent Addresses Staff Changes, Trust in District
BETHALTO - Following recent resignations and the induction of two new Board of Education members, Bethalto Community Unit School District #8 Superintendent Dr. Jill Griffin sent a letter to the community on July 19, 2024. In her letter, Griffin addressed these resignations. She noted that she legally cannot comment on...
Renovations for CUSD 10 facilities to take place beginning this summer
COLLINSVILLE — During the regular Board of Education meeting for the Collinsville Community Unit School District 10, Board members approved all items on the agenda including renovations, contract agreements. On July 15, CUSD 10 held their monthly district school board meeting where staff advocated for the approval of several...
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