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20/12/2024

Emails expose Bethalto School District handling of bus driver battery case

Emails reveal Bethalto superintendent Jill Griffin resisted cooperating with prosecutors in the battery case against bus driver Steven R. Diveley.

20/12/2024

MCT rolls out new passenger technology

Madison County Transit (MCT) is rolling out a number of new solar-powered, digital display signs. They were installed at 31 bus stops throughout Madison County. The screens are ruggedized, all-weather,

20/12/2024

Casino Queen hosts 31st Toyland event

Kids hit the jackpot on Thursday during Draftkings and Casino Queen’s 31st Toyland event.

19/12/2024

Collinsville High Senior Kenna Fischer Wins VFW Essay Contest

COLLINSVILLE — The Collinsville Community Unit School District #10 Board of Education honored senior Kenna Fischer at its regular monthly meeting

19/12/2024

Embattled Freeburg superintendent to leave for Belleville school district next year

“I was a good character reference for her,” said the superintendent she’s replacing.

18/12/2024

Collinsville High's Ashay Hopkins Uplifts Classmates, Inspires Overall Academic Excellence

COLLINSVILLE — Ashay Hopkins, a student at Collinsville High School, has been named the Student of the Month for December 2024, recognized for her

18/12/2024

Edwardsville District 7 removes interim tag from three principals, hires another

Edwardsville Community Unit Schools District 7 has named Terese Marinelli as principal of Goshen Elementary School for the 2025-26 school year.

18/12/2024

Citizens for Modern Transit to host Jan. 10 ‘Candid Conversation with Commuters’

Citizens for Modern Transit to host Jan. 10 ‘Candid Conversation with Commuters’ By Editor | December 17, 2024 | 0 Virtual forum will allow the public to directly engage with transit officials on upcoming changes In an effort to proactively address the many changes surrounding public transit in ...

17/12/2024

Edwardsville School Board Approves 2025-26 School Calendar with Key Differences from Previous Years

EDWARDSVILLE - After some discussion at their regular Board of Education meeting on Dec. 16, 2024, the Edwardsville Community Unit School District #7 Boar

17/12/2024

MCT Installs New Passenger Info Displays

PONTOON BEACH - As part of a multi-phase effort to enhance the bus rider experience, Madison County Transit (MCT) is rolling out an exciting new system

17/12/2024

Four takeaways from the Dec. 16 Edwardsville District 7’s meeting

The CUSD7 board of education in Madison County IL had its December 16, 2024 meeting to discuss the tax levy, school calendar, construction work, and a bus app.

16/12/2024

Hoffmann again ups stake in St. Louis Post-Dispatch parent Lee Enterprises, looks for more

16/12/2024

American Legion donates 50 winter coats to Edwardsville students

American Legion Edwardsville Post 199 donated 50 winter coats to students in District 7 through a grant from the Cozy Coats program.

16/12/2024

Here’s what's on the agenda for the Edwardsville District 7 school board meeting

The CUSD7 board of education will meet in Madison County IL for its December 16, 2024 meeting to discuss the tax levy and 2025-26 school calendar.

16/12/2024

Iconic St. Louis photographer Bill Greenblatt dies …

William “Bill” Greenblatt was a familiar face to anyone who went to an event that he covered as a photographer. He worked for multiple governors (five in Missouri and two in Illinois), mayors, and …

15/12/2024

Eight questions with Metro-East Lutheran teacher Shanna Covarrubias

The educator at the Madison County IL school in Edwardsville has spent the past eight years as the Spanish teacher and Scholar Bowl coach.

14/12/2024

Investments help keep Edwardsville District 7 on solid financial ground

CUSD7 in Madison County IL has rebounded from past budget cuts, achieving a $32.2 million fund balance in 2023-24 and $2.7 million gained from investments.

12/12/2024

Calhoun Elementary Principal Jean Heil's Passion for Music Enriches Student Learning

HARDIN — Jean Heil, the principal of Calhoun Elementary School, is not only dedicated to her role as an educator but also brings her passion for