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Brighten up dark basements with egress windows from GHR Contracting
SPONSORED – Grotefendt Home Remodeling is a small business located in Edwardsville, Illinois, that offers a wide range of services but specializes in egress windows. Egress windows are great for increasing the value and adding light to a dark basement. To learn more about Egress windows from GHR Contracting,...
Celebrate Cougar Nation at SIUE’s Homecoming & Family Weekend
As the fall season approaches, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is gearing up for an exciting Homecoming & Family Weekend, October 2-5. This year’s theme, Celebrate Cougar Nation, emphasizes the outstanding contributions of SIUE’s students, faculty, staff and alumni, all of whom have made a significant impact on the University and community.
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...
ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR MONDAY AUGUST 26, 2024
HERE ARE THE ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR MONDAY AUGUST 26, 2024. Auditions for the fall play, Close the Door So It Can’t Get in Your Room will be held next Monday, August 26th in the auditorium from 3:30-5pm. This is an open audition and anyone who wants to audition can come. If you have questions, see Ms. Doering in room B182.
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...
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:...
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.
Urgent Recall of Fudge Sold in Illinois Due to Dangerous Mold
There are few things more disgusting in life than when you grab what you're expecting to be a delicious food item only to learn that it's been taken over by mold. It's more than just annoying and now there's an urgent recall in Illinois due to fudge that has the potential to be a mold monster.
Illinois Supreme Court upholds unconstitutionality of Democrats' law banning slating of candidates
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The Illinois Supreme Court on Friday upheld a lower court ruling that tossed out a law barring political parties from choosing candidates for the General Assembly when they had no one run in a primary. The court’s decision was not based on the merits of the case: Two justices recused themselves from deliberations, and the court was unable to get four votes needed to render a valid opinion. The law, which was approved by majority Democrats and Gov. J.B. Pritzker in May, stopped the long tradition of parties “slating” candidates. Designed to help Democrats in the November election, it effectively prevented Republicans from drafting candidates after no one appeared in the ballot in the March primary. Draftees were eligible as long as they collect the required number of petition signatures by a June 3 deadline.
Community Spotlight: Community Foundation of East-Central Illinois
CENTRAL ILLINOIS (WCIA) — The Community Foundation of East-Central Illinois is a foundation that provides grants to nonprofit organizations in nine counties in Central Illinois. The grants can be used for any durable goods — anything that is hard and durable. Allison Winters, the President and CEO of the Community Foundation, came on The Morning […]
As Fall Arrives Look For These Birds Migrating Through Illinois
We are getting into migration season in the mid-west. If you enjoy birding or just want to be aware, there’s a chance you could spy any of these fowl passing through the area. Ruby Throated Hummingbird Make sure your hummingbird feeders are full and have Coneflowers, Honeysuckle, Columbine, Iris and Aster for a welcoming buffet of nectar. Ten...
Special Illinois Painting Class Features A Few Celebrity Tie-Ins
I believe this painting class in Illinois will become very popular because of all the celebrity tie-ins to the event. This IL Painting Class Has Connections To A Famous Clown, Actor, And Musician. This is going to be a really fun day in Illinois. It has several tie-ins with famous...
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