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Prairie Cardiovascular welcomes Rece Portell as physician assistant in O’Fallon

By B. J. Marshall | Oct 5, 2025

Prairie Cardiovascular has announced the addition of Rece Portell, PA-C, to its O’Fallon team.

Neurologist Dr. Roula al-Dahhak joins HSHS Medical Group Multispecialty Care in O’Fallon

By M. R. Molina | Oct 5, 2025

Dr. Roula al-Dahhak, a neurologist with over three decades of clinical experience, has joined HSHS Medical Group Multispecialty Care - St. Elizabeth’s in O’Fallon, Illinois. Dr. al-Dahhak is board-certified in neurology, clinical neurophysiology,...

St. Clair County Education: 12 Pacific Islander students enrolled in school districts in 2023-24 school year

By S. M. Pollard | Oct 4, 2025

In St. Clair County school districts, 12 Pacific Islander students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Critics cite recent crimes in debate over Illinois sanctuary state policies

By B. W. Aviles | Oct 3, 2025

Illinois’ sanctuary state policies have come under criticism from some officials who argue that these measures have left families vulnerable and allowed violent offenders to remain free.

City of Jerseyville City Council met Sept. 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 3, 2025

City of Jerseyville City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 2

City of Jerseyville City Council met Sept. 30

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 3, 2025

City of Jerseyville City Council met Thursday, Sept. 30

City of Edwardsville Plan Commission met Sept. 3

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 3, 2025

City of Edwardsville Plan Commission met Wednesday, Sept. 3

City of Edwardsville Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met Sept. 29

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 3, 2025

City of Edwardsville Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met Monday, Sept. 29

City of Edwardsville Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee met Sept. 3

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 3, 2025

City of Edwardsville Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee met Wednesday, Sept. 3

City of Belleville Master Sewer Committee met October 1

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Oct 3, 2025

City of Belleville Master Sewer Committee met 6 p.m. Wednesday, October 1

City of Edwardsville Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee met Oct. 1

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 3, 2025

City of Edwardsville Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee met Wednesday, Oct. 1

City of Edwardsville Municipal Band Board met Sept. 29

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 3, 2025

City of Edwardsville Municipal Band Board met Monday, Sept. 29

City of Edwardsville Public Services Committee met Oct. 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 3, 2025

City of Edwardsville Public Services Committee met Thursday, Oct. 2

City of Edwardsville City Council met Sept. 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 3, 2025

City of Edwardsville City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 2

City of Edwardsville Administrative and Community Services Committee met Oct. 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 3, 2025

City of Edwardsville Administrative and Community Services Committee met Thursday, Oct. 2

City of O'Fallon City Council met Sept. 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 3, 2025

City of O'Fallon City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 2

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Who are the former Metro East high school standouts competing in the week of Monday, Oct. 6?

By B. W. Aviles | Oct 3, 2025

These former Metro East area high school standouts are scheduled to compete the week starting Monday, Oct. 6.

Enrollment Analysis: Multiracial students comprised 6.9% of St. Clair County’s districts student body in 2023-24 school year

By S. M. Pollard | Oct 2, 2025

In St. Clair County school districts, 2,609 multiracial students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Madison County Education: 2,549 multiracial students enrolled in school districts in 2023-24 school year

By S. M. Pollard | Oct 2, 2025

In Madison County school districts, 2,549 multiracial students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.