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Edwardsville, Illinois Patch AM: a 4 min readCoffee in hand, Edwardsville? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- See how many active lawyers are based in Edwardsville now.
- How law students are helping prosecute real cases in Edwardsville this summer
- Could your Edwardsville-area startup win $10,000 from SIUE this fall?
Also on today's calendar: Edwardsville Municipal Band Concert and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What does a thesaurus eat for breakfast? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 85 and low of 68 degrees.
- Sunday: Cloudy, heavy t-storms; humid, temps: high: 79, low: 65.
- Monday: Clouds and sun with a shower, with a high of 76 and low of 61 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Madison County had 330 lawyers with active licenses in May (metroeastsun.com) — Edwardsville leads Madison County with 188 of the area’s 330 actively licensed attorneys, underscoring the city’s role as the county’s legal hub. A new report from Illinois’ attorney regulator also highlights how the state’s lawyer workforce and salaries compare nationally, offering context on what local attorneys typically earn by experience level. 
• Law students gaining hands-on experience through internships at State's Attorney's Office (collinsvilledailynews.com) — Law students are spending the summer in Edwardsville working inside the Madison County State’s Attorney’s Office, assisting prosecutors and even handling some traffic and misdemeanor cases under supervision. The competitive internship gives upper-level students courtroom experience through Illinois Supreme Court Rule 711, while all interns gain mentoring, legal research practice, and exposure to how local criminal cases are built and tried.
• Metro East Start-Up Challenge opens 2026 applications (theintelligencer.com) — Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is now accepting applications for its 2026 Metro East Startup Challenge, a regional business plan competition serving Madison County and surrounding areas. Local entrepreneurs can compete for cash prizes up to $10,000 plus professional services, with entries due August 9 and winners announced in November.
📸 Around Edwardsville
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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The Tour of Italy Wine Class →
Sav-On Liquor & Wine Edwardsville, 6100 Center Grove Rd, Edwardsville
6:00 pm
Thursday June 25
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Other local events
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Father's Day!
Wood River Moose Lodge #1349 730 Wesley Dr, Wood River, IL 62095 -
Smokin Aces
Wood River Moose Lodge #1349 730 Wesley Dr, Wood River, IL 62095 -
Mexican Monday
Wood River Moose Lodge #1349 730 Wesley Dr, Wood River, IL 62095 -
Board of Education Meeting
Edwardsville CUSD 7 Liberty Middle School
7:00 pm -
Woodland D50 Board of Education Meeting
Elementary West School Woodland Middle School, 7000 W Washington St, Gurnee, IL 60031\
6:00 pm -
Board Meeting
Roxana Cusd 1 Roxana Junior High School, 401 Chaffer Ave, Roxana, IL 62084
6:00 pm -
Edwardsville Municipal Band Concert →
City Park, 101 S Buchanan St, Edwardsville
7:30 pm
Sunday June 21
Monday June 22
Thursday June 25
📣 Edwardsville Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
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PRIVATE EVENT →
Maryville, IL Calendar, Pleasant Ridge Road, Maryville
9:00 am -
Saturday Story time →
Maryville Community Library, 15 Professional Park Dr, Maryville
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Museum Open to Visitors →
Maryville, IL Calendar, 112 E. Zupan Street, Maryville
12:00 pm -
matthias.: The Heaton Brothers Band @ Glen Carbon Homecoming - Glentennial 100 Year Celebration →
Covered Bridge Bike Rental, 197 S Main St, Glen Carbon
4:00 pm
Saturday June 20
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- I live on Crane St in Edwardsville.
There was a dog in my yard this morning named Medusa (on her tag). German shepherd I think. Very sweet & friendly. Her fur was totally wet. If she… (Nextdoor Schwarz St)
- Dollar Tree Family Dollar - Dollar Tree, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Manager I in Edwardsville. Apply here.
- World Wide Technology, Inc. posted a job opening for Production Supervisor - Refurb Lab- 1st Shift - NAIC4 in Edwardsville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Edwardsville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Glen Carbon
- Earnest VanGilder (riverbender.com)
Maryville
- Anderson Hospital Foundation Golf Tournament Raises $26,460 in Edwardsville (riverbender.com)
- Red Cross: Urgent need for donors to help keep blood supply stable (riverbender.com)
Wood River
- Sharks Roll To 398-177 Combined Swim Win Over Stingrays (riverbender.com)
- Madison County approves purchasing 5 Downtown Wood River buildings for offices (bnd.com)
Ok Edwardsville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A synonym roll! (Thank you Sue P. for sending it in!)
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