Latest local news, weather and high school sports for Tri-State area

Friday, August 17, 2012  Illinois College seeks to open a new dining center called "EinStein," allowing 21 year-old students to purchase no more than two beers with a meal.

Saturday, August 20, 2011  Western Illinois students are moving in today! Do you remember your first day of college? Do you have any funny move-in day stories?

Friday, February 04, 2011  A record number of students completed degree or certification programs at Illinois community colleges during Fiscal Year 2010.

Friday, November 12, 2010  Eight of 10 public high school juniors in Illinois aren't considered ready for college classes in all subjects.

Tuesday, November 02, 2010  On Friday, November 5, Illinois College’s Office of Admission will host “First Fridays” as part of their fall preview series.

Monday, October 04, 2010  On the Discovery Channel's Storm Chaser's reality show, Reed Timmer has experienced his fair share of nasty weather, chasing down nearly 250 tornadoes and a dozen hurricanes.

Thursday, July 08, 2010  A grant from the Margaret A. Cargill Foundation will allow five Illinois College students to conduct environmental internships this summer.

Monday, March 29, 2010  The newly installed sculpture at Lewis and Clark Community College in Godfrey is called "Rollin' on the River."

Wednesday, January 14, 2009  One fund in Illinois' college savings program lost $85 million last year, leading to a state investigation.

Wednesday, August 08, 2007  Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville quickly responded Wednesday to news that a student accused of threatening a "murderous rampage" on campus has posted bond.