Scoops of Summer: Celebrating July Ice Cream Month with Milkshakes and Malts

July is celebrated as National Ice Cream Month, making it the perfect time for families to slow down...

Vitality Women's Clinic Offers Art Therapy Experience for Local Mothers

GODFREY - Vitality Women’s Clinic recently partnered with Party on Broadway to provide an...

Lane Closures On Northbound I-55 In St. Clair County

EAST ST. LOUIS – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that northbound...

Opinion: For Your Health — Health and Wellness Tips for Cancer Survivors  

Most of us have been touched by cancer in some way. Maybe we have friends or family who’ve...

Alton Draws Thousands for Expanded July 3, 2026, Fireworks

ALTON - Thousands of people gathered in Downtown Alton on Friday night, July 3, 2026, for the city’s...

100 Years Ago: America's Sesquicentennial in Alton

The Alton Post of the American Legion organized its sixth annual Independence Day picnic for the...

Celebrating America’s 250th Year Safely this Fourth of July

The Illinois Liquor Control Commission is urging residents to celebrate the upcoming Fourth of July...

Why Humans Celebrate Independence With Pride, Ritual and Emotion

Freedom is one of the few ideas powerful enough to make people sing in public, wave flags, light fireworks,...

Battle of Gettysburg’s End Headlines a Look Back at Major Events on July 3

On July 3, one of the most significant events in global history took place in 1863, when the Battle...

Spray Paint Allegations Lead to Misdemeanor Charges in Gillespie

GILLESPIE - A Gillespie teenager was charged Tuesday, June 30, 2026, by the Macoupin County State’s...

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...

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