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This Day in History on September 23: Neptune Discovered

This Weekend in History on September 21 and 22: Lincoln Issues Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation

Nature-Culture Day at Cahokia Mounds to Highlight Uniqueness of the Site Sept. 28

United to Revive Has Powerful Experience in Granite City

Collinsville’s Lindauer Honored with Prestigious IPSTA Frontline Supervisor Award

Play It Again Sports Football Roundup For Friday, Sept. 20, 2024, Triad Moves To 4-0, Roxana Captures Third Win, Calhoun, Greenfield Win Again

Cole’s Interception Return For Score Starts Off Edwardsville, Tigers Roll Over Panthers 46-10

Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024, Play It Again Sports Roundup: CM Rallies For Volleyball Win, Althoff Tops Maryville Christian, Kahoks Top Redbirds

Wednesday, Sept. 18, Thursday, Sept. 19, Play It Again Sports Roundup: Kahoks, Althoff Win, Alton Falls To O’Fallon, Granite Wins

Confluence Crush Roller Derby Hosts Final Home Game of the Season at the Gateway Convention Center

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