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2 Greenville University students honored for water quality research

By Claudia Balthazar | Nov 27, 2017

Two Greenville University students earned top honors for their water quality research presentation at an American Chemistry Society meeting at the University of Illinois, a release on the Greenville University website said.

Collinsville celebrating Christmas at the Collins House

By Claudia Balthazar | Nov 20, 2017

Collinsville will be celebrating its first ever Christmas at the Collins House on Saturday, Dec. 2, the city said on its website.

O'Fallon residents can connect with city through new app

By Claudia Balthazar | Nov 16, 2017

O’Fallon residents can now submit a complaint or report safety or maintenance issues to city officials via message on their mobile phones through a new and approved mobile application, O’Fallon On Demand, the city said in a recent release.

SIUE has new library, information services dean

By Claudia Balthazar | Nov 13, 2017

Lydia Jackson is the new Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) Library and Information Services (LIS) interim dean after former Dean Regina McBride retired in early October.

McKendree speech and debate team comes up winners

By Claudia Balthazar | Nov 6, 2017

The McKendree University Speech and Debate team took home 11 first place finishes after competing at a tournament at the University of Central Missouri and at a home tournament

Meier signs onto bill to reverse controversial abortion measure

By Claudia Balthazar | Nov 2, 2017

Rep. Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) has become a co-sponsor of House Bll 4114, also known as the “No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act,” in hopes of reversing the recently enacted legislation that forces Medicaid and state insurance to pay for abortions at any time.

SIUE grad earns business award for 'responsiveness,' other efforts

By Claudia Balthazar | Oct 30, 2017

The Highland chapter of the Illinois Federation of Business Women (IFBW) has named Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) alumna Lisa Peck its 2017 “Woman of Achievement,” according to the school’s website.

Meier thanks supporters, fights Obama Library funding

By Claudia Balthazar | Oct 17, 2017

Rep. Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) took to Facebook recently to update the community on his latest activity, including his co-sponsorship of legislation opposing a bill that asks taxpayers to fund the $100 million Obama Presidential Library in Chicago.

Edwardsville, Glen Carbon chamber members urged to learn to 'maximize'

By Claudia Balthazar | Oct 17, 2017

Members of the Edwardsville/ Glen Carbon Chamber of Commerce can learn to maximize their membership by attending a Q & A event from 8 to 9 a.m. on Nov. 8 at the chamber, 1 North Research Drive on the Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville campus.