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Cahokia: 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 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…
Read More“Mississippi Riverscapes: The 2026 Plein Air Art Competition” to return to the Riverbend
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rivers Project, in partnership with Jacoby Arts Center, Great Rivers and Routes Tourism Bureau, and Mooneyham Art LLC, is excited to announce its second annual Plein Air art competition, “Mississippi Riverscapes.” This event is an open-air painting and drawing competition at Rivers Project recreation areas throughout the month of…
Read MoreGreenfield School District budget looking tight
By Carmen Ensinger Say what you will, but COVID pumped a lot of money into struggling school districts, but now that money is drying up and those districts are feeling the effects of that money not coming in any more.
Read MoreUnited States aims for broader ag trade in China
By TAMMIE SLOUP FarmWeek The US is aiming to secure agreement on a broader range of agricultural purchases by China during President Donald Trump’s planned visit there next month, U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson Greer said. “We are talking in terms of aggregate, overall purchases from China. There’s been a lot of talk about soybeans,…
Read MoreLane closures on Illinois 100 and US 67 in Alton
The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that intermittent daytime lane closures will take place at the intersection of Illinois 100 and U.S. 67 in Madison County beginning, weather permitting, Thursday, May 7. The lane closures are necessary for the evaluation of pavement conditions. Motorists should expect delays and are encouraged to use alternate routes…
Read MoreYouth Plant 50 Oak Trees Through Illinois 4H Conservation Partnership
Youth across westcentral Illinois are making a lasting impact on their communities through handson conservation projects. Through two recent tree planting events, young people working with Illinois 4H planted 50 oak trees in local parks, strengthening natural spaces while building skills and confidence through real-world learning.
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