53+ min ago   (186+ words) The tourism industry continues to be one of the best economic drivers in southwest Illinois, according to the latest statistics released by the state. The tourism economy in Madison, Macoupin, Greene, Jersey, Calhoun and Montgomery counties grew from approximately $1.4 billion…...

53+ min ago   (280+ words) The Illinois High School Association has concerns about new legislation that would allow decisions about transfer students’ athletic eligibility to be made by schools. House Bill 5808 would require the IHSA to allow high school student athletes to transfer with full…...

53+ min ago   (136+ words) The Alton City Council Committee of the Whole has voted to g… The Village of Godfrey is mailing a Recreation Center Needs … The Wood River Business Alliance wants its members and the rest of the community to know that they…...

53+ min ago   (103+ words) AdVantageNews.com Adobe file image The Village of Godfrey is mailing a Recreation Center Needs Assessment Survey to village residents which is designed to gather feedback about the programs, services, and amenities they would like to see included in a…...

1+ hour, 53+ min ago   (170+ words) Victim identified after being struck by train AdVantageNews.com Authorities have released the name of the victim who died after being struck by a train in Godfrey last weekend. The Madison County Sheriff’s Department says 41 year old Timothy Freytag…...

1+ day, 53+ min ago   (122+ words) AdVantageNews.com Illinois American Water has started its yearly main hydrant flush and "free chlorine" program for Alton and the surrounding area These programs take place to ensure continued delivery of high-quality water and includes the use of "free chlorine…...

1+ day, 53+ min ago   (100+ words) AdVantageNews.com Illinois Democrat Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski joined St. Louis Congressman Wesley Bell and Texan Congressman Pete Sessions last week to tour the United States Postal Service's St. Louis Processing and Distribution Center. That location has been at the center…...

1+ day, 53+ min ago   (311+ words) After the Illinois Office of the Auditor General released a follow-up performance audit of the Department of Children and Family Services, a state lawmaker who is also a foster parent said Illinois government is failing kids. The audit revealed that…...

1+ day, 53+ min ago   (151+ words) A new study takes a look at which state fairs rank among the best in America. The Ace.com analysis found that Illinois has a “Top Ten” summertime agriculture showcase. Minnesota heads the listing. Iowa came in second. The Land…...

1+ day, 53+ min ago   (405+ words) State Rep. Dave Severin, R-Benton, said he connected with a constituent of his, Dan “Curley” Summers, who helps feed homeless residents in Benton, while at the downstate fair Aug. 28. “I waved Dan to come up on the stage there and…...