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Alton Man Charged With Battering Officers After Disturbance At Hit-N-Run
14 hours ago
ALTON – A reported disturbance at an Alton Hit-N-Run store has yielded criminal charges against a local man accused of attacking and threatening to kill the officers who responded. Alfonso...[Read More]
"You're Beautiful" Podcast Celebrates Two Years on RiverBender.com
11 hours ago
ALTON - As RiverBender.com and host Brian Trust celebrate the two-year anniversary of the podcast “You’re Beautiful,” Trust explains how the experience has shaped his faith....[Read More]
Godfrey Honors Rayna Raglin As Standout Student-Athlete
12 hours ago
GODFREY – Godfrey is the latest community to honor Alton’s Rayna Raglin – not only for her athletic accomplishments, but also for her character. Raglin made her community proud whe...[Read More]
How Excessive Screen Time May Affect Children’s Learning
12 hours ago
As a pediatrics expert and mother of an eight-year-old, Emily Isom has seen the screen time debate firsthand. “Kids are being introduced to technology early,” says Isom, a certified medical...[Read More]
Mississippi Earthtones Festival Hosts Announce Call for Art
12 hours ago
ALTON - The hosts of the Mississippi Earthtones Festival are searching for an artist to design entryway banners for the 20th Annual Mississippi Earthtones Festival on September 19, 2026. Hosts Sierra...[Read More]
Gov. Pritzker Pauses New Data Center Tax Incentives
13 hours ago
CHICAGO — Today, following inaction from the Illinois General Assembly, Governor JB Pritzker is directing the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) to pause processin...[Read More]
Woman Charged With Fleeing Alton Police Following Alleged Target Retail Theft
June 4 2026 at 4:58 PM
ALTON – A local woman accused of fleeing police at high speeds to avoid arrest for stealing items from Target in Alton faces felony and misdemeanor charges. Emaya L. Harris, 23, of Cottage Hills...[Read More]
East Alton Man Detained After Multi-Agency Police Chase
June 4 2026 at 4:22 PM
EAST ALTON – An East Alton man accused of fleeing from multiple law enforcement agencies at high speeds without a license currently remains in custody. Donald L. Berry Jr., 37, of East Alton,...[Read More]
Historic St. Mary's Church In Alton Undergoes Roof and Tower Repairs
June 4 2026 at 2:33 PM
ALTON - Residents in Alton have been watching the roof and upcoming tower restoration work at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 519 E. Fourth St. in Alton, as crews address aging materials at the historic...[Read More]
Alton Municipal Band Opens 136th Season Tonight
June 4 2026 at 1:51 PM
ALTON - The Alton Municipal Band will open their season with a concert tonight. At 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 4, 2026, community members can gather at Riverview Park in Alton for the concert,...[Read More]
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