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Culpepper and Merriweather Circus coming to Pike County Fairgrounds
By Steven Spencer The Pike County Fair Association is bringing the Culpepper and Merriweather Circus to Pleasant Hill on Saturday, Aug. 30, at the Pike County Fairgrounds. The fair association is sponsoring the circus with shows at 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 30, with an authentic one-ring big top circus. “This year,…
Read MoreOnline raffles benefit Duck Pluckers Ball
In preparation for the annual Duck Pluckers Ball, Alton Memorial Health Services Foundation is hosting an online raffle. The event website where raffle tickets maybe be purchased is auctria.events/DUCKPLUCKERS The featured item is Wild Pig Helicopter Hunt for two. There will only be 150 chances available for that raffle. Cost is $100 per ticket. Other…
Read MoreExpansion underway at Prairie Farms in southern Illinois
By RHIANNON BRANCH FarmWeek Big plans are unfolding at Prairie Farms this year to benefit farmer members and employees while strengthening the brand. CEO Matt McClelland recently shared progress updates with FarmWeek and the RFD Radio Network. Headquarters renovation Construction is underway at Prairie Farms’ headquarters in Edwardsville. Once complete, the company will have a…
Read MorePollination issues add to crop concerns around Illinois
By DANIEL GRANT FarmWeek Recent rounds of “million-dollar rains” helped crops in many areas deal with the stress of heat indices in excess of 100 degrees. But the crops are far from made as issues ranging from poor pollination to disease pressure threaten to take the top end off yield potential. The portion of the…
Read MoreJersey County Fair Association receives 2025 Community Partner Award from University of Illinois Extension
The Jersey County Fair Association has been named the 2025 Community Partner Award winner by University of Illinois Extension in Jersey County. This award celebrates their long-standing and successful partnership with Jersey County 4-H, which has provided invaluable opportunities for local youth. For years, the Fair Association has been an incredible supporter of Jersey County…
Read MoreThe Southern Illinois Coffee Trail Returns for 2025 Season
The beloved Southern Illinois Coffee Trail is back and brewing for its fourth year! From August 1 through December 31, 2025, coffee lovers are invited to hit the road and explore 64 locally owned cafés and coffee shops across scenic Southern Illinois. “The Southern Illinois Coffee Trail continues to grow each year, and we’re proud…
Read MoreJudge denies ex-Speaker Madigan’s request to remain out of prison during appeal
By Hannah Meisel Capitol News Illinois A federal judge on Friday denied former Illinois Speaker Michael Madigan’s legal arguments that he should remain out of prison while his appeal of both his corruption convictions and 7 ½ year sentence play out. Madigan is scheduled to report to prison on Oct. 13, though the federal Bureau…
Read MoreDHS Secretary Noem defends ICE tactics in second Illinois visit
By Ben Szalinski Capitol News Illinois Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem made her second visit of the year to Illinois on Friday to condemn the state’s immigration laws and defend the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement efforts. At a news conference in west suburban Lombard, Noem highlighted four individuals arrested in Illinois and deported…
Read MoreThe Edwardsville Arts Center prepare for the 11th Annual Edwardsville Art Fair
Get Ready to Celebrate Creativity at the 11th Annual Edwardsville Art Fair. Join us for an unforgettable weekend as the Edwardsville Art Fair, proudly produced by the Edwardsville Arts Center, returns for its 11th year! From September 26th to 28th, Edwardsville’s beautiful City Park will transform into a vibrant hub of artistic expression, community spirit,…
Read MoreNew bridge at Florence hopefully in 2026
By BETH ZUMWALT The new bridge, crossing the Illinois River, at Florence will not happen this summer as scheduled. The construction has been delayed to the land acquisition and permitting activities, according to Paul Wappel, spokesman for the Illinois Department of Transportation.
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