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Saint Louis Billikens Center Robbie Avila discusses his nicknames, summer practice, more
The college basketball season is still a couple of months away from starting, but plenty of work is still getting done during the summer leading up to November 2024, especially for the Saint Louis Billikens
River Dragons go up against first place Catfish next two nights
-0- The Alton River Dragons open a home and home set with first place Cape Catfish (MO) tonight at SIU-Edwardsville. Tomorrow night the two teams square off in Cape Girardeau (MO). The first pitch for both games is set for 6:35 pm. _. Cape Catfish (12-9) - have won 6...
Killion Park restrooms nearly ready
Having a functioning restroom facility at Alton’s James Killion Park at Salu is now within sight. The City Council approved the project about a year ago, bringing an end to park patrons having to find other places to use a restroom. Park and Recreation Director Mike Haynes says they...
Your Weekend Go Guide: Explore This Weekend’s Events!
This July, the region is buzzing with a variety of events that cater to all interests, from the educational S.T.E.A.M. Take Home Kits for kids and the nostalgic Heritage Days in Greenville to the lively music performances and farmer’s markets across multiple cities. For a comprehensive list of events happening this month, visit Riverbender Events.
Dr. Jerry Weinberg Retires from SIUE with a Lasting Gift
Jerry Weinberg, PhD, a computer science professor, associate provost for research, and dean of the Graduate School at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, recently celebrated his retirement. During his farewell celebration, Jill Smucker, director of graduate education, presented him with a special gift from the Graduate School staff: one of his photographs, "In the Garden of Optimism," displayed in the Graduate School lobby, Rendleman Hall 2215. The photo will also become part of the SIUE University Museum collection.
SIUE Hosts Grant Program Designed In Part To Improve Edwardsville Greenways
EDWARDSVILLE - Greenspaces are critical and the importance of understanding and enhancing them are equally significant, according to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Shannon McCarragher, PhD. This summer, 10 students from universities across the country have been part of the Socio-Ecological Role of Greenways in Urban Systems (SERGUS) Research Experience...
Edwardsville Student Named To President's And Deans' Lists At Drake University
EDWARDSVILLE - The following local student has been named to the Deans' and President's Lists at Drake University. Edwardsville, IL - Angel Loveridge, Zimpleman College of Business, Dean's List. Article continues after sponsor message. Connect with Riverbend Readers!. To be eligible for the Deans' List, students must have earned a...
Inside SIUE's STEM Resource Center
The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville STEM Resource Center, located in Science East Room 1276, offers a wide range of resources, information, and tools useful for anybody at SIUE. “Our goal is to be a main hub on campus and for the community to convey the excitement of STEM learning and...
Summers Port's Aubrey Rickman Excels with Personal Bests
EDWARDSVILLE - Aubrey Rickman was one of the most improved younger swimmers for the Summers Port Swim Club during the 2024 Southwestern Illinois Swimming Association season, and at the 62nd annual SWISA championship meet on July 21, 2024, at the Chuck Fruit Aquatic Center at Edwardsville High School, her hard work paid off.
Belle-Clair Fairgrounds was once the site of a Civil War Union Army camp
Editor's note: This story was originally published by the Belleville News-Democrat. The grounds which serve as the site of the Belle-Clair Fairgrounds was used very much as it is today 170 years ago, as a place for agricultural fairs and other events. But just after the start of the Civil...
John Force recovery update: NHRA legend released from hospital a month after crash at Virginia Nationals
NHRA drag racing icon and 16-time champion John Force was released from a neurological treatment center in Arizona and moved into outpatient care on Tuesday. The move comes one month after Force suffered serious injuries in a crash during the first round the NHRA Virginia Nationals at Virginia Motorsports Park on June 23. The 75-year-old suffered a traumatic brain injury among other injuries, including a fractured sternum and right wrist injury.
It’s Time! Adams County Fair is Underway Here’s the Full Schedule
It's Adams County Fair time and here are some of the big events coming up this year at the fair. 8:00 AM -- 4-H Equine Judging (Horse Arena) 6:00 PM -- Little Mr. & Miss Adams County Fair (Grandstand Stage) 6:30 PM -- 12 & Under Pee Wee Horse Show...
Round Room's $3M backpack giveaway aims to ease back-to-school costs
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — Round Room (a Verizon authorized retailer) is giving away $3M worth of FREE backpacks at its 12th Annual “School Rocks Backpack Giveaway” event on Sunday, July 28. Round Room hopes to alleviate some of the financial burden associated with back-to-school season. Select stores...
Explore More Illinois Welcomes Back Chicago Red Stars
Explore More Illinois, RAILS’ online cultural and recreational pass program for Illinois libraries, welcomes back for the 2024 season, the Chicago Red Stars in Bridgeview!. Established in 2007, the Red Stars were a founding member of the former Women’s Professional Soccer and would later become one of the original eight teams to form the National Women’s Soccer League in 2013. The Red Stars have made the playoffs in six consecutive years from 2015-2020, clinching the team’s first appearance in the NWSL Championship in the 2019 season as well as appearing in the NWSL’s Challenge Cup Final in 2020.
Two Galesburg Natives Take Top Crowns in 2024 Li’l Miss Illinois
Two young girls represented Galesburg in the 2024 Miss Illinois Youth Program and came home with the top places. Kynleigh Fox was crowned the 2024 Li’l Miss Illinois, who is 9 years old and in 4th Grade, shares her experience:. “My experience was fun and doing all the stuff...
2024-25 Indiana non-conference opponent preview: SIU Edwardsville
Indiana’s 2024-25 non-conference schedule was finalized on July 9 and Inside the Hall will have a team-by-team look at each opponent. First up: SIU Edwardsville. Indiana will open its fourth season under Mike Woodson with an opponent that should provide an opportunity for a comfortable victory. SIU Edwardsville, which...
Consumers Energy to remove osprey nest
GIRARD TWP. — An almost full-size osprey chick is sometimes visible in the family nest on a Consumers Energy power pole along Union City Road. Locals who watch out for the osprey are unsure if there are one or two chicks this year. ...
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