Glen Carbon
Turn of 20th Century saw Glen Carbon grow, soldiers off to war
By Kathy Turner The 1900s saw a lot of growth and change in Glen Carbon. Most is attributed to the start of two industries in the region – coal mining and brick making. Glen Carbon translates to Valley of Coal, so it is appropriate that is what made its mark in the village. The village…
Read MoreGlen Carbon approves village comprehensive plan
By Kathy Turner • A process that began in 2023 has come to fruition with the presentation of the final draft of the Village of Glen Carbon’s Comprehensive Plan. Presented to the board on Nov. 12 and approved, the plan was developed as the collaboration of a volunteer steering committee, board members and the input…
Read MoreGlen Carbon Board approves Phase 3 of shared-use path
By Kathy Turner • Following a bidding process, the Glen Carbon Board approved Volkert as the design engineer for the Glen Carbon Road Shared-Use Path, Phase III on Nov. 12. This will extend the walking and biking path from Lakeview to the intersection of Glen Carbon Road and Route 159. Total project cost for this…
Read MoreMark your calendars for Glen Carbon’s Holiday Lighted Parade Dec. 6
By Kathy Turner • Glen Carbon will once again host their holiday lighted parade to kick off the holiday season. Slated for Saturday, Dec. 6, the parade will kick off at South Main and Glen Crossing Road at 7 p.m. and travel to Fire Station 1. The end of the parade route will offer entertainment…
Read MorePlans gearing up for the Heritage Winter Market in Glen Carbon
By Kathy Turner • The Glen Carbon Heritage Museum will once again be the site of a Winter Market. The event will be held on Saturday, Nov. 29 from 5 to 8 p.m. Free to the public, the market will feature local vendors, food and drinks provided by Global Brew and free hot chocolate. The…
Read MoreGlen Carbon man had fish story that carried some bite in 1984
By Charles Bolinger Editor A watery search for Buster the Catfish took a biting turn toward the unexpected for Fred Malone in 1984 in Glen Carbon. That summer, Malone, 52, was on a mission. He was dedicated to find and catch a 24-inch-long catfish named “Buster” that was supposed to inhabit the one-acre lake in…
Read MoreGlen Carbon Senior Center Administrator delivers annual report
By Kathy Turner • The regular meeting of the Glen Carbon Village Board on Oct. 28 began with a report from Felicia Voelkel, who administers the Glen Carbon Senior Center. She highlighted the activities that take place each month at the center, along with special events that have occurred over the past year. She also…
Read MoreEight Fr. McGivney students chosen to sing, play in area music festival
by Randy Pierce • Eight Father McGivney Catholic High School students are among those chosen for participation in the Illinois Music Education Association District 6 Festival scheduled for Nov. 22, a special event being held at Belleville Township High School West in Belleville as a preliminary to a state-wide gathering set for January in Peoria.…
Read MoreGlen Carbon sewer rates to rise in January
By Kathy Turner • The Glen Carbon Village Board, on Oct. 14, approved an ordinance to increase sewer rates in the village effective Jan. 1, 2026. The increase comes on the recommendation of Juneau and Associates after a study was conducted on the system, future maintenance needs and comparative costs with other municipalities. The sewer…
Read MoreGlen Carbon sewer rates to rise in January
By Kathy Turner The Glen Carbon Village Board, on Oct. 14, approved an ordinance to increase sewer rates in the village effective Jan. 1, 2026. The increase comes on the recommendation of Juneau and Associates after a study was conducted on the system, future maintenance needs and comparative costs with other municipalities. The sewer tap-on…
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