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19+ hour, 12+ min ago (25+ words) AdVantage Events - Borderline (St. Louis): September Sunset Series - Alton Amphitheater AdVantageNews.com Metroplex Comnmuincations, Inc. DBA Big Z Media is owned by Nick and Sheila Darr....
Bill raises work comp concerns | Local News
15+ hour, 4+ min ago (244+ words) A civil justice watchdog says a new Illinois law could reverse the state’s gains in workers’ compensation reform. House Bill 5228 to amend workers’ comp provisions took effect immediately upon being signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Aug. 7. Phil Melin,…...
Richard Cottrell | Obituaries
15+ hour, 34+ min ago (185+ words) Richard Wesley Cottrell, 90, of Granite City, IL, passed away at 4:20 a.m. Sat. Aug. 15, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born Apr. 5, 1936 in Dover, TN to the late Lena (Townsend ) Crews and Delmar Cottrell. Richard married Hilda Gray Collins…...
Hopkins steps down from Tourism Board
16+ hour ago (229+ words) After more than 14 years of dedicated service on the Great Rivers & Routes Tourism Bureau Board of Directors, including three years as Chairman, John J. Hopkins has concluded his tenure as the Bureau's longest-serving board member, effective August 1, 2026. Hopkins also chaired the…...
Fuel prices keep rising
16+ hour ago (116+ words) AdVantageNews.com Gas prices are on the rise in Illinois and around the country. According to AAA, the average Illinois price for a gallon of regular unleaded was $4.33 on Friday, up from $4.28 the previous Friday. The current Illinois price is…...
State spends millions on State Fair | Local News
16+ hour ago (488+ words) Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker takes questions at the Illinois State Fair on Aug. 13, 2025. With the Illinois State Fair in Springfield opening Thursday morning, officials revealed how much state spending has gone into the fairgrounds and plans for more taxpayer funded projects....
Mental Health Board taking funding applications
16+ hour ago (117+ words) AdVantageNews.com Organizations that assist residents of Madison County that have mental health issues, learning disabilities, or suffer from opioid abuse are encouraged to apply for funding through the Madison County Mental Health Board. The application window is now open…...
MJM restores power in Jersey & Calhoun Counties
16+ hour ago (179+ words) AdVantageNews.com The Illinois Department of Transportation has closed a segme⦠Gov. J.B. Pritzkerâs administration is not on board with Pre⦠More than 1,000 customers of MJM Electric Cooperative in Jersey & Calhoun counties lost power for hours on Saturday…...
Alton Police joins statewide Labor Day enforcement
16+ hour ago (151+ words) AdVantageNews.com The Alton Police Department reminds drivers to drive sober and alert now through Labor Day. The department is using a safety campaign over several weekends surrounding the holiday to enforce traffic laws, with a focus on impaired and…...
Kogano wins Richmond, Larson wins Knoxville
16+ hour ago (104+ words) AdVantageNews.com The NASCAR Cup Series raced at Richmond, VA on Saturday night with Joey Logano picking up the win Chase Briscoe and Austin Cindric were 2nd and 3rd Kyle Larson finished 6th and hopped on an airplane after the checkered flag bound…...