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River Dragons swept in doubleheader at SIUE
-0- The Alton River Dragons were swept in a doubleheader last (THU) night at SIU-Edwardsville. The Clinton (IA) LumberKings edged the River Dragons, 1-0 and 4-3 in the twinbill. > Scott Montesano has the details:. _. Alton will play at SIUE again tonight. Friday at 6:30 pm, it's Alton against...
Arts funding at IL high school is strong - for now
Broadcast version by Terri Dee for Illinois News Connection reporting for the Arts Midwest-Public News Service Collaboration. On any given Friday night in the Township of O’Fallon, the loudest cheers do not come after a touchdown or a field goal. The real roaring begins the moment the final note of the halftime performance reverberates through the stadium.
SIUE Alumnus And Television Reporter Ahmad Lathan Encourages Upward Bound Students To Continue The Journey
EDWARDSVILLE - Life will bring a mixed bag of surprises, challenges, failures and opportunities. The important thing is to remain on the “road” to arrive at a place of satisfaction and sought-after achievements, according to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville alumnus Ahmad Marcus Lathan. Lathan, a news reporter for...
Drug bust in Alton linked to EA investigation
Charges have been filed in an Alton drug bust that originated in neighboring East Alton. ATF agents joined officers from Alton, East Alton, and Wood River in executing the drug-related search warrant at a home in the 3,200 block of Duco Street in the Milton neighborhood around 4pm on Tuesday.
Lucas Spence Inks Deal with Astros
SIUE outfielder Lucas Spence (Beecher, Illinois) has signed a free agent deal with the Houston Astros. A First Team All-Ohio Valley Conference selection, Spence led the OVC in hitting with a .385 average in his lone season for the Cougars. His average ranks second in a single season in SIUE's Division I era.
Residents in Nashville returns after floodwaters rush through
NASHVILLE, Ill. (KBSI) – Residents in Nashville, Illinois respond to the quick departure of the floodwaters after what one Nashville residents says was a historic flood. Larry Boreup is an American Legion Officer. He says the city had never seen that much rainfall in one day. “We’ve had three...
Greenville University In Book About Small Colleges
Greenville University is featured in the new book “Cool Stuff at Small Colleges,” written by V. Peter Pitts. This is Pitts’ second book on the benefits of attending small colleges, In the new publication, he examines 240 cool features at 120 colleges in the United States. Greenville...
PHOTOS: Passing Of The Muny Band Baton
Chris Woods recently retired as director of the Greenville Municipal Band. A special program about the history of the My Band was presented recently at the DeMoulin Museum in Greenville. Ryan Thomason was named as Woods’ successor. During the program, there was a ceremonial passing of the Muny Band baton…...
STLCC and SIUE Sign Nursing Articulation Agreement
Enables seamless STLCC student transfer to BSN program at SIUE. St. Louis Community College (STLCC) and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) have established an articulation agreement to create a seamless transfer pathway for students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). This collaboration aims to enhance educational opportunities for nursing students in the region.
Collinsville native makes directorial debut at 24th annual St Louis Filmmakers Showcase
The 24th Whittaker St. Louis Filmmakers Showcase is set to begin Friday and among the films that will be showcased at the festival includes a short documentary by one Collinsville, Illinois native.
Police Beat for Thursday, July 18th, 2024
Two people were taken to the Marion County Jail on Wednesday after being arrested on outstanding warrants. Central City Police arrested 61-year-old Larry Sligar of Richmond Heights Mobile Home Park in Centralia city on a no-bond Marion County misdemeanor failure to appear warrant. 33-year-old Jessica Sidener of West Bennett in...
New Restaurant to Open in Alton
ALTON - Owner Lisa Brown promises “elegantly classy” vibes at her new restaurant in downtown Alton. The Renaissance X will host its grand opening from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Friday, July 19, 2024. Located at 401 Piasa Street in Alton at the former site of The Lovejoy, the restaurant will offer Sunday jazz brunches, craft cocktails, sports and more. During their grand opening on Friday, community members can enjoy music by Just In Time and a local DJ, vendors and food trucks.
SIU Simmons Law School hosts legal symposium in Belleville
CARBONDALE, Ill. — In its continuing effort to provide quality outreach programs, the Southern Illinois University Simmons Law School is hosting a free continuing legal education (CLE) symposium in Belleville next month for licensed attorneys in Illinois and Missouri. The Aug. 9 inaugural CLE conference at the Southwestern Illinois...
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