Drones to Support Safety at Edwardsville Independence Day Celebration

EDWARDSVILLE - The Edwardsville Police Department said it will use remotely piloted...

Alton Police Warn Retailers on New Hemp Age Law

ALTON - The Alton Police Department said it is reminding local retailers in Alton that a...

Local Writer Honors Late Best Friend Through New Project

ALTON/EDWARDSVILLE/FOSTERBURG - A local writer is sharing the stories of his best friend after losin...

Weekend Weather Brings Dangerous Heat Then Stronger Storm Threats

Friday morning starts mostly sunny and already warm, with temperatures in the upper 70s and light ESE...

OSF Saint Anthony’s to Host 5th Annual Back-to-School Celebration July 25, 2026  

ALTON – The 5th Annual OSF Saint Anthony’s Health Center Back-to-School Celebration...

Hayner Library Shares Updates on New Building Design Process

ALTON/GODFREY - The Hayner Public Library District has made headlines in recent weeks as they begin...

Madison County Authorities Seize Over 3 Tons Of Fireworks, Trailer In Troy

TROY – Over three tons of suspected illegal fireworks were seized from two Troy residents accuse...

Alton Man In Custody After Alleged Attacks With Wrench, Chainsaw

ALTON – An Alton resident charged with attacking the same person with a wrench and chainsaw...

Community Support Fuels Duke Bakery’s 75-Year Legacy

ALTON - Duke Bakery marked its 75th anniversary on July 1, 2026 , at Haskell Park during the “250...

Duke Bakery Anniversary Highlights Family History And Customer Loyalty

ALTON - Duke Bakery, a full-line retail bakery with a 75-year history in Alton, marked its milestone...

$500,000 Gift Moves Glen-Ed Pantry Closer to $3 Million Campaign Goal

EDWARDSVILLE — Glen-Ed Pantry has received a $500,000 gift from Gordon and Holly Broom to...

Madison County Clerk’s Office: Supreme Court Decision Confirms Illinois Vote-by-Mail Procedures  

EDWARDSVILLE – Madison County Clerk, Linda Andreas, announced that the recent United States Suprem...

Free Alton Seminar to Cover Estate Planning, Taxes and Wealth Transfer

ALTON - Community members can learn how to protect their financial futures at an upcoming seminar....

Fifteen Years Later Jared Hanna Case Still Unsolved

JERSEYVILLE - July 2, 2026, marked 15 years since Jared Hanna, a Jerseyville man who was 28 at the...

Shooting Victim Shakeela Martin Remembered

FERGUSON, MO. - A local family is grieving after a beloved mother was shot and killed in Ferguson,...

Lanes Reopening Where Possible For Independence Day Holiday Travel

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that lanes that have...

LC’s YouthBuild Offers Young Adults a Second Chance Through Education, Construction Training and Community Service

ALTON – For young adults who left high school before earning a diploma, Lewis and Clark Community...

How a Search for Eternal Life Helped Spark the History of Fireworks

Fireworks began as a failed kitchen experiment. According to a long-told story from China, an early...

July 2 in History: Independence Vote, Civil Rights Act and Earhart Disappearance

On July 2, 1776, the Second Continental Congress voted to approve a resolution declaring that the...

Hot, Humid Thursday Brings Heat Index Up to 107 and Late Storm Chances

Thursday starts warm and sticky with mostly sunny skies and temperatures already in the mid-70s. It...

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