Lane closures scheduled on Joe Page Bridge in Hardin
The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that daytime lane closures on the Joe Page bridge, which carries Illinois 100/16 over the Illinois River between Calhoun and Greene counties will begin Monday, May 4, weather permitting. During the initial phase, two-way traffic will be maintained using flaggers. Continuous daytime lane closures will continue through Friday,…
Read MoreJames ‘Jiggs’ E. Kallal | 98 | Jerseyville
James “Jiggs” Eugene Kallal, age 98, of Jerseyville, passed away May 2, 2026. He was born on Sept. 4, 1927 in rural Jersey County, Illinois. As the second to oldest, he was the last surviving sibling of 13 children born to Francis and Alice Kallal. Jiggs married Opal M. Kuehnel on Dec. 1, 1945 in…
Read MoreSteven Louis Bowman | 73 | Belleview
Steven Louis Bowman, 73, of Belleview, IL passed away at 12:10 a.m. Saturday, May 2, 2026 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO surrounded by his family.Steve was born Nov. 20, 1952 in Pittsfield, a son of Robert Guy and Elizabeth M. Gleckler Bowman. He married Brenda F. Mooney and Brenda preceded him in death…
Read MoreKatherine Ann Fletcher | 68 | Kampsville
The family of Katherine Ann Fletcher (Nee: Ufer) of Kampsville, Illinois is saddened to announce her peaceful passing on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the age of 68. Katherine, who introduced herself as Kathy, was born on Thursday, April 17th, 1958, in Jerseyville, IL. She was third born daughter of the late Leland and Velma…
Read MoreCahokia: America’s First City, a talk by Bill Egan
On Thursday, May 14, at 7 p.m., Historic Elsah Foundation presents Bill Egan, who will share his expertise on Cahokia Mounds. Egan is from Collinsville, Illinois. He served in the United States Air Force in Vietnam. After a career in industrial battery sales, Egan began volunteering at Cahokia Mounds Historic Site. He was recognized as…
Read MoreIDOT closures on US 67 at Godfrey Road
The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that intermittent lane closures at the intersection of U.S. 67 and Godfrey Road will begin Monday, May 4, weather permitting. Traffic will be reduced to one lane while work is being completed. The closures are necessary for road repairs and are expected to continue through the end of…
Read MoreBarrow Baptist Church news
News from Barrow Baptist Church and Pastor Mancel Day. Our service times are 9:30 a.m. Sunday school, followed by 10:30 a.m. morning worship. Everyone is invited to either or both services and we are handicap accessible.
Read MoreNational Memorial of Military Ascent will debut with historic D-Day commemoration in Grafton
On June 6, a powerful vision years in the making will become reality as the National Memorial of Military Ascent (NMMA) officially opens with a full day of events honoring the anniversary of D-Day. Set along the limestone bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River and the Great River Road, the memorial draws direct inspiration from the…
Read MoreNative plant sale at The Nature Institute May 16
Native plants beautify landscapes and help support songbirds and other cherished wildlife. A wide variety of native wildflowers, grasses, sedges, vines, shrubs, trees and other native plant products supplied by four Grow Native! professional members will be available for purchase at a Grow Native! native plant sale held in partnership with The Nature Institute at…
Read MoreCelebrate Route 66 in 2026
Get your kicks on Route 66 in southwest Illinois this summer. Communities and residents all along the Last 100 Miles of Route 66 in Illinois will celebrate with a variety of festivals, events and even newly created Mother Road themed products. The official kick off to the centennial is Thursday, April 30 and there are…
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