There's not too much to say about this. It's a nice little square with some statues and plaques…read morethat mark the spot where Stephen Douglas and Abraham Lincoln had their famous debate. It's well kept and interesting, and a neat place to stop on your way to somewhere else.

At the corner of Piasa and Broadway streets in Alton, lies this landmark that serves as a tribute…read moreto one of the most famous debates in U.S. history. Statues of Stephen Douglas and Abraham Lincoln bring out a full picture of that event which took place on October 15, 1858. It was the seventh and final debate between the two men. Stephen Douglas was an incumbent Democrat who believed in state's rights, while a then-unknown Abraham Lincoln (a Whig-turned-Republican) argued that the United States can no longer survive on both slavery and free states. At the time, more than 5,000 people showed up. Lincoln lost to Douglas in the Senate race that year. He would eventually beat Douglas for the 1860 Presidency. Hopefully, you know what happened as a result of Lincoln's win. This is one of Alton's greatest historical landmarks, as one would know that the city pays great tribute to its heritage. Just outside the .25 acre square you'll find kiosks that talk about the event and how it shaped history. Also, from Thanksgiving (or last week of November) to Christmas, there is a huge Christmas tree planted between the statues. It is beautiful at night.

One of the coolest historic river front Mainstreets closely tied to the expansion of the USA west…read more St. Charles is where Lewis and Clark last camped before their epic discovery of the Louisiana Purchase. Well preserved buildings and lively entertainment and tourism district.

Great place to find archived information about our beloved county! St. Charles was the first state…read morecapital of Missouri and the starting place of the Lewis & Clark expedition!

First time riding a trail in Illinois. When I researched the many trails around Edwardsville this…read moreone was about the mileage I wanted to ride. It's a little over 24 miles out and back from Glen Carbon to Marine. I was really impressed by this paved trail. It is a very pretty trail with lots of wooden miles, several bridges over creeks, and some great views when it opens up to vast farmland. The trail is well maintained. The pavement is pretty smooth for the most part. There are no drastic elevation changes so I'd consider the difficulty level to be easy. I look forward to riding more of this trail system soon.

For nearly 25 years I've been using this trail for walking and biking. There's nothing like it,…read moreeven though there are now similar trails around the area. Its part-history, part-recreational, part-exercise for me. History: this once served as the Illinois Central Railroad line, which was defunct for a long time before it became one of the nations first 'rails-to-trails' projects. There were historical markers along the trail that talked about the village of Glen Carbon's mining history, but I think they removed them due to numerous episodes of vandalism. The trail was a rocky, unpaved trail for a long time, until last year (2015) when the whole RJF bike trail was completely paved. The trail itself has a history, as it has been added on to (extending from Old Troy Road to Kuhn Station one year, and later from Kuhn Station to the village of Marine), and it has connected to other bikeways as well. Signs have also been added, but the mile markers are now gone. The trail has always been a part of the community and stands out as a piece of Glen Carbon history. So bring your bikes, or your energy to run, jog and/or walk!

So very happy with Granite City DMV. Definitely not like other DMVs in this state. Always…read morefriendly, helpful people. I was in and out of there in no time on September 1, 2026. Thanks Granite City DMV!

I could not get anyone to answer my question regarding my license. I felt rushed off the phone and…read morespoken to very rudely.

Testing facility for driver license, cdl testing , first time driver testing etc. Two section…read morebuilding. Consist of wait room, testing area and outside parking lot testing. FYI if you pass, you will automatically have to take a vision test and street signs. Prepare yourself. No wait time for me yay. Staff was friendly and professional.

i seen sofia at creve coure office. she is a great representative that helped me with 2 days ago…read moreis a wonderful woman, thank you very much

The staff here is amazing. They made everything really smooth and were very friendly…read more When I went there was a line out the door, but because I was able to make an appointment online I was able to walk right in and get helped. Make an appointment if you are going for a name change!!

Located in the Sunnen Business Park. Saint Louis County Board of Elections is a great resource. The…read morestaff is pleasant, helpful and efficient. I was able to get my absentee voting ballot casted without a hitch. Although, voting takes place at a different (nearby) location; the service provided here was very informative. ~Christy

This place is great for what it does - train election day folks. The facilities are set up so…read morethere are classrooms for working on the machines as well as classrooms to follow presentations. There is vending though they only want water and capped sodas in the rooms. If you can read this you can come help on election day! Head here to sign up!

Great place to purchase homeschool material. My only complaint is that half the time I try to…read moreconsign books they aren't accepting consignments. Not sure why they do that. Kind of annoying when one does not live close.

This is a wonderful library if you are looking for wholesome books for your family to read. This…read morelibrary caters to Homeschooling and Christian families. Everyone is welcome there. It is a wonderful place to relax and read. Parents with small children can feel comfortable here. They also sell used curriculum for teachers and homeschoolers.