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KDHX and associate members settle lawsuit, two volunteers' picks to be on board
Community radio station KDHX and a group of station volunteers settled a lawsuit Friday ahead of a trial that was set for Tuesday in St. Louis Circuit Court, according to a statement issued by the station’s public relations firm and attributed to both sides. Critics have sought since September...
Iowa, Illinois, & Wisconsin Could Soon Experience A ‘Rodent Rampage’ In Their Homes
You may need to charge rent to a few critters before too long. Some of us have had to deal with snakes and bugs in our houses or on our property this summer. And now, one of the best parts of fall is that all of those crawl back into the earth where they belong.
Ms. Lane’s resignation leaves her activities scrambling to recover
A teacher. A mentor. A sponsor. Students and teachers are scrambling to fill the holes that opened when a teacher of 21 years decided to leave EHS. Ms. Cara Lane has chosen to let Henry David Thoreau explain the decision she made. “I left the woods for as good a...
Interim principal Alex Fox’s trasparency is ‘amazing,’ staff say
When interim principal Alex Fox took the stage and introduced himself at the beginning of class assemblies last week, he made one thing clear: When addressing him, students could skip the “Mr.” and cut right to his last name. Fox said that he does that for two reasons:...
HUSTLE: New motto for Edwardsville athletics builds upon winning
Historic, upstanding, student centered, tribe, leadership, exceptional: These are the six parts of HUSTLE, a new methodology for Edwardsville athletics. Edwardsville athletics have become synonymous with success at the state level, from back-to-back baseball Class 4A state championships to boy’s track and field winning state. However, even with all the success, Athletic Director Amy Boscolo feels that the most important part of high school sports is much more than trophies and medals.
Setback on the sunrise tradition for 2025 seniors
At the beginning of each school year, the new senior class gathers early in the morning to watch the sunrise from the sports complex, which takes place on the first Friday of the new school year. For this year’s seniors, it’s different. On Thursday evening, the seniors found...
Students critique noisy exam conditions after APUSH score release
As AP U.S. History students filed out into the commons after their exam May 10, their chatter wasn’t restricted to the predictable “I think it went fine?” or “I’ll be lucky if I get a 3.”. Instead, due to construction on the B-gym roof that...
Annual Jewish Festival happening in St. Charles this weekend
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Thousands are expected to pack St. Charles on Sunday for the fourth annual Jewish Festival. First Alert 4 was there Friday as preps got underway. Besides the music and food, the main theme for this year is to promote cultural understanding and diversity.
Is Illinois a swing state this year? Here's everything you need to know
As Democrats and Republicans try to attract voters ahead of the November presidential election, both party's nominees are focusing on campaigning in a handful of states, known as swing states. A swing state is one where both parties have similar levels of support and could play a key role in...
Not Every One Is Leaving Illinois But Where Are They Coming From
You might be surprised how many people are actually moving to Illinois but what states are they coming from?. Residents From Other States Are Moving To Illinois. I've been in Illinois my whole life and it hasn't always been the best place to live. There has been terrible corruption by government officials abusing their power and wasting taxpayers' money. Plus, our state has been in horrible financial shape for a long time.
Many Spot Bizarre Daytime Meteors Exploding Over Illinois & Iowa
You will sometimes see a meteor burn up in the atmosphere over Illinois and Iowa, but you'll rarely see them during the daytime which is exactly what happened early Friday morning. The American Meteor Society documented this widely-seen meteor or meteors that appeared at approximately 6:13am Friday morning over Illinois,...
Commons construction causes cafeteria crowds
EHS students have certainly noticed a change in the commons area, especially during lunch periods. For many students, this change isn’t a welcome one. Over the summer, renovations began on the side of the cafeteria opposite the lunch lines. What used to be space with tables, windows and doors to the patio, now is a partially painted gray wall.
2024 Recipients of the Green Thumb Awards Are Announced
The Edwardsville Environmental Commission has given a (green) thumbs-up to landscaping, flowering or gardening projects on 16 sites in the City. The honorees are this year's Green Thumb Award recipients. For more than two decades, this City commission, previously known as the Edwardsville Beautification and Tree Commission, has been honoring...
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