Ameren Illinois Partners With East St. Louis on EV Charging

EAST ST. LOUIS - The City of East St. Louis and Ameren Illinois unveiled two new public DC fast-charging...

Family Friendly Jersey Farmers & Artisans Market Mixes Grilling, Shopping, Live Music and Park Fun

JERSEYVILLE - The Jersey County Farmers & Artisan Market will continue its season from 4 to 7 p.m....

MCT Muny Express Returns for 2026 Season

PONTOON BEACH - Madison County Transit (MCT) is once again making it easy for residents to enjoy...

Police Charge Wood River Woman With Home Invasion, Battery

SOUTH ROXANA – A local woman accused of invading a South Roxana apartment and attacking two...

Belleville Man Charged After Caseyville Police Chase

CASEYVILLE - A Caseyville Police officer pursued a dark green Chevrolet Silverado that was speeding...

Michael Hogan Sworn In As Bethalto Deputy Police Chief

BETHALTO - Major Michael Hogan was sworn in Monday as the newest member of the Bethalto...

Duke Bakery to Introduce "Duke on the Go" Trailer for Events

ALTON - As Duke Bakery celebrates its 75th year in Alton, the business is introducing a new “Duke...

The Ultimate 2026 Fireworks and Drone Show Guide

RIVERBEND - As America celebrates its 250th birthday, the Riverbend is ringing in the anniversary...

Mayor McCormick, Godfrey Officials Seeks Public Pulse On Rec Center

GODFREY - The Village of Godfrey’s Recreation Center Committee will hold a public meeting at ...

State Senators Jason Plummer and Erica Harriss to Host End of Session Town Halls in Edwardsville

EDWARDSVILLE — State Senator Jason Plummer and State Senator Erica Harriss are set to host...

Carlinville to host Community Blood Drive with ImpactLife Wednesday, July 1

CARLINVILLE - Carlinville will host a Community Blood Drive with ImpactLife, the provider of...

Jerseyville FFA Earns Top Honors at Illinois Convention

SPRINGFIELD, IL. - Members of the Jerseyville FFA chapter were honored June 9-11, 2026, at the 98th...

Local Playwright and Actors Create One-Act Show About Race in America

GODFREY - Community members can reflect on race in America during a special collaborative theater...

St. Louis Releases Road Closure Update on I-44, Broadway Sinkhole, Urges Safety In Commute

ST. LOUIS - A sinkhole near Interstate 44 and North Broadway in downtown St. Louis continued to disrupt...

RiverBender Blog: I Moved a Ton of Rock

No, literally. A literal ton. Six tons, actually, if we’re being exact. You may recall...

SIUE Hosts Crime Scene Courtoom Workshop

BELLEVILLE – Designed for rising students in grades 10 to 12, the Crime Scene to Court...

Why People Feel the Need to Celebrate Love in Public

A couple posts an engagement photo, and within minutes the comments fill up: hearts, jokes, blessings,...

June 13 in History: From Martin Luther’s Marriage to Miranda Rights

On June 13, 1525, the German reformer Martin Luther married Katharina von Bora, a former nun, in Wittenberg....

UPDATE: Person Found Dead After Fiery Alton Pickup Crash

ALTON, Ill. — A person was found dead inside a burning pickup truck after a crash late Sunday...

June 15 in History: Magna Carta, Washington’s Command, and Other Defining Moments

On June 15, 1215, King John of England agreed to the Magna Carta at Runnymede, a meadow beside the...

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