🌱 Which Edwardsville restaurants passed — and which stumbled — in recent inspections?

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In today's newsletter:

• Which Edwardsville restaurants passed — and which stumbled — in recent inspections?
• How Edwardsville neighbors can help pamper women in crisis this week
• Which local attorneys will step up for this new judgeship?

Today's riddle: My brother swallowed a box of firecrackers. - Is he all right now? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 55 and low of 23 degrees.
• Friday: Mostly sunny and colder, temps: high: 37, low: 31.
• Saturday: Breezy in the morning, with a high of 54 and low of 25 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Edwardsville, Glen Carbon area restaurant inspections Dec. 8-12 (theintelligencer.com) — Recent Madison County health inspections found a mix of clean reports and notable violations at several Edwardsville and Glen Carbon restaurants between December 8 and 12. From missing food safety managers and allergen training gaps to temperature-control and handwashing issues, the report highlights where local diners might want to pay closer attention when choosing where to eat.
   

2. Edwardsville's Project Pamper Her offers makeovers, gifts and support before Christmas (theintelligencer.com) — Edwardsville stylist Cassie Celuch is hosting Project Pamper Her on Dec. 19 at One Chair Hair, offering makeovers, gifts and support to women and children facing domestic violence or homelessness. Local residents can drop off donated items at 226 N. Main St. by Dec. 18 or give monetary support via Venmo to help fill luxury gift baskets and salon services.
   

3. Associate Judge Vacancy Is Announced (riverbender.com) — A new associate judge position has opened in the Edwardsville-based Third Judicial Circuit following Judge Janet Heflin’s planned resignation on January 31, 2026. Local attorneys who are Illinois-licensed and reside in the circuit have 30 days from the vacancy notice to apply through the Illinois Supreme Court’s established process.
   

4. Richmond Kickers Sign Australian Defensive Anchor Sam Layton (oursportscentral.com) — An Australian defender who once anchored Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s soccer team has signed with the Richmond Kickers for the 2026 USL League One season. His strong collegiate run at SIUE, including a conference title and NCAA berth, gives Edwardsville fans a direct connection to his growing professional career.
   

5. Edwardsville High School graduate Dr. Kim Jackson releases 'Slave Ways' (theintelligencer.com) — An Edwardsville High School alum, Dr. Kim Jackson, has released her third book, “Slave Ways: The Chains We Still Carry,” exploring how old survival habits can hold people back. Now a high school principal in Omaha, she draws on parenting, education and faith experiences to spark honest conversations across generations about growth, secrecy and letting go of harmful patterns.
   

📸 Around Edwardsville

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Edwardsville

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday December 21

• Christmas Cookie Decorating Class
  EXO: Nail Bar, Med Spa, Lounge, 2 157 Center, Edwardsville
  2:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday December 20

• Santa Claus visits Nickel Plate Station
  Edwardsville, IL Calendar , 600 Troy Road , Edwardsville
  1:00 pm

Monday December 22

• Girls Basketball (Home) vs. Freeburg (JV & V)
  Memorial Gymnasium , Whitelaw Ave , Wood River
  6:00 pm
• Zoning Board of Appeals
  Council Chamber , 118 Hillsboro Ave , Edwardsville
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 18

• Basketball: Boys 8th Game vs Roxana Junior High School vs. Lewis and Clark (Home)
  Roxana Junior High School , JH Gymnasium
  4:30 pm
• Basketball: Girls JV Game vs East Alton-Wood River (Home)
  Roxana High School , Larry Milazzo Gymnasium
  6:00 pm
• Girls Basketball at Roxana (JV & V)
  Roxana High School , 323 Chaffer Ave , Roxana
  6:00 pm
• EAWR Girls Varsity Basketball @ Roxana
  Roxana High School , 323 Chaffer Ave , Roxana
  7:30 pm
• Basketball: Girls Varsity Game vs East Alton-Wood River (Home)
  Roxana High School , Larry Milazzo Gymnasium
  7:30 pm

Friday December 19

• Care Giver Coffee Talk
  Jan’s Naturals CBD Market Place & Coffee Shop , 2929 N Center St , Maryville
  10:00 am
• Wrestling: Varsity Invitational vs Mascoutah (Away)
  Mascoutah High School
  4:00 pm
• Basketball: Boys Freshman Game vs East Alton-Wood River (Home)
  Roxana High School , Larry Milazzo Gymnasium
  5:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• I'm not the only one that just heard a boom of some kind by Leclaire Lake right?
  I thought it was a jet from scott, but my uncle thinks a transformer blew (our power isn't out, so not ours) (Nextdoor Leclaire)
• remote trivia.
  yes or no. do you know what red molly inherited (Nextdoor Staunton Road)

• RB American Group posted a job opening for Team Member in Edwardsville. Apply here.
• Menasha Corporation posted a job opening for MPC IL Production Worker in Edwardsville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Edwardsville here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

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