Q&A With Artist Alexandra Antoine Sponsored by Illinois Humanities Council

Spend Thursday, October 5th from 5:30-8:00pm learning about the work of Studios Midwest artist Alexandra Antoine, participate in the exhibition, then enjoy food and jazz. Alexandra Antoine is an interdisciplinary visual artist and cultural apprentice based in Chicago, IL. Her work acknowledges the influences of her Haitian culture and interest in portraiture, food, farming and […]

And Now You Know More: The Civil War Lives with a Civil War Road Trip

By Thomas Best For those who have read the intriguing 1998 book, “Confederates in the Attic” by the late Tony Horwitz, I would advise a similar book to read. I recently finished John Banks’ similarly themed “A Civil War Road Trip of a Life Time: Antietam, Gettysburg, and Beyond,” and found myself having the same […]

Dodsworth-Piper-Wallen Continues Support of MDH

The McDonough District Hospital Foundation announces its outreach efforts to the business community, asking for funding to support the many important initiatives at McDonough District Hospital. The Foundation currently is raising funds in support of a build out of the Emergency Room to accommodate an additional CT scanner, a Training Center and Simulation Lab in […]

United and Monmouth-Roseville Desperate for Wins in Week 6

Story by Kadin Rogers The United Red Storm football team looks to get back in the win column on Friday night when they host the Abingdon-Avon Tornadoes for their 2023 Homecoming game. After starting the season 2-0, the Red Storm have dropped their last 3 games to bring their record to 2-3. All 3 defeats […]