Yolanda Hoversten's Blog

A Pleasant Day in O'Fallon, Illinois It's hard to believe that here we are, almost mid-June, and the weather is perfectly pleasant today. We've had searing heat in the high 90s and high humidity for the last two weeks. The kind of temperature that saps your energy when you're outside and makes yo...

Wine, Dine & Jazz in Belleville, Illinois Summer is truly here in Southwestern Illinois when festivals, parades, and outdoor wining, dining, and jazzing are weekly events. All you need to do is show up, bring your own lawn chairs, and enjoy food and music, and wine, too. This public event is on ...

Wild & 'Whacky' Guessing Game in Belleville, Illinois Since it's Wednesday, I thought I'd challenge the groups to be on the wild & 'whacky' side and play a guessing game. The metal sculpture below is one of the three sculptures installed on the western corner of what we call, The Square or The Fo...

When Are Property Taxes Due in Saint Clair County, Illinois? Real property taxes in Saint Clair County, Illinois are paid in arrears... meaning the 2011 tax collection is paying the 2010 tax bills. Counties in Illinois do not all collect taxes in the same way or on the same date. Each county has ...

It was too hot to cook inside so hubby and I decided to have sandwiches and iced tea at McAlister's Deli in the Green Mount Shopping Center in Shiloh, Illinois. He had a Reuben sandwich, and I had a roast beef sandwich with cheese and horseradish sauce. As we were having our sandwiches we discuss...

  This event has passed. Please call or visit my website if you have any questions. :)   Prudential One Realty Centre is participating in the National Open House Sunday, June 5 in Mascoutah, Illinois. 9652 Weatherby Street from 1:00 - 4:00 PM 9711 Weatherby Street from 1:00 - 4:00 PM  9675 Winch...

 This event has passed. Please call or visit my website if you have any questions. :)   Prudential One Realty Centre is participating in the National Open House Sunday, June 5 in Fairview Heights and Swansea, Illinois. 221 Jubaka Drive, Fairview Heights from 1:00 - 3:00 PM 737 Willow Hill Spring...

  This event has passed. Please call or visit my website if you have any questions. :)   Prudential One Realty Centre is participating in the National Open House Sunday, June 5 in Belleville, Illinois.  915 Bristow Street from 1:00 - 2:30 PM 1516 Bountiful Lane from 1:00 - 3:00 PM 2928 Harvest M...

  This event has passed. Please call or visit my website if you have any questions. :)   Prudential One Realty Centre is participating in the National Open House Sunday, June 5 in O'Fallon, Illinois. 856 Bassett O'Fallon, IL 62269 from 1:00 - 3:00 PM 5013 Bristol Hill Drive from 1:00 - 5:00 PM 5...

A Heated Festival in Collinsville, Illinois I love summers in Southwestern Illinois, not for the searing temperature and high humidity that can wilt those who aren't used to it, but for the various activities and festivals in many townships and villages. It's the time for festivals, outdoor picn...