Alton Police Arrest Father After Baby Left Outside Casino

ALTON — A 23-year-old father was charged with endangering the life or health of a child after...

Jersey County Sheriff’s Deputy Retires After Decade Of Service

JERSEYVILLE – The Jersey County Sheriff’s Office congratulated Deputy Marshall Lewis on...

Senator Harriss Secures $100,000 for Community Hope Center Upgrades

COTTAGE HILLS – State Senator Erica Harriss (56th-Glen Carbon) announced that Community Hope...

Edwardsville Police Issue 230-Plus Citations During Yearlong Traffic Safety Campaign

EDWARDSVILLE – Additional traffic safety patrols conducted over the past year in Edwardsville...

Brew in the Lou Festival Returns with Unlimited Craft Beer Tastings to Support Local Schools

SAINT LOUIS - Community members can support local schools and enjoy craft beer and chili at the...

Land of Goshen Community Market to Mark Final Seasonal Event with Harvest Day

EDWARDSVILLE - You can enjoy special Harvest Day-themed activities for the final Land of Goshen...

Man Convicted in Illinois Child Exploitation Case

BENTON — A federal jury in Southern Illinois convicted a New Jersey man of attempted solicitation...

Liberty Village Marks 20 Years Of Helping Patients ‘Bounce Back’

JERSEYVILLE – The Bounce Back short-term rehabilitation program at Liberty Village of Jerseyville...

The Ancient Stories Behind Harvest Symbols

A horn overflowing with fruit may seem like an odd way to celebrate food. Yet this unlikely container—the...

This Day in Music History: Oct. 2, From Josephine Baker to Oasis

A performer born in St. Louis helped change the face of European entertainment on Oct. 2, 1925. Josephin...

This Day in History: October 2 — From the Battle for Moscow to Gandhi’s Birth

This Day in History: October 2, 2026 Major Historical Events 1941: Germany launches its main offensive...

Alton Police Department Investigates Theft Of Historic St. Francis Statue

ALTON — A historic St. Francis statue reported stolen Sept. 13, 2026, from the garden at St....

Baby Pig Shares Spotlight at Alton High Homecoming Rally

GODFREY - Madison County Sheriff's Deputy Brad Woelfel kissed a baby pig during Alton High’s...

This Weekend: Strassenfest Returns To Jerseyville American Legion

JERSEYVILLE – A Jerseyville version of Oktoberfest returns this weekend, bringing German food,...

Save Dogs and Enjoy Music Bingo at Godfrey Fundraiser

GODFREY - You can have fun and help save dogs’ lives at an upcoming music bingo fundraiser....

Jerseyville Woman Charged With Attempted Arson Of Occupied Apartment

JERSEYVILLE – A woman from Jerseyville charged with setting a fire inside an occupied apartment...

Fairview Heights Man Dies After SUV Overturns

WEST ALTON, MO. - A 40-year-old Fairview Heights, Illinois, man died on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, after...

Heaterz Hot Chicken Expands to Alton Riverfront, Owner Shares Vision for Family-Friendly Destination

ALTON - Heaterz Hot Chicken, a local favorite restaurant, will relocate to the current Flock Food...

Church Official: Stolen Alton Church Statue Believed Scrapped Within 48 Hours

ALTON - A St. Francis statue stolen from the Episcopal Parish of Alton was scrapped in St. Louis...

Alton Homecoming Parade Changes Bring More Students Into Celebration

ALTON — A new route and a shift in parade day allowed more students to celebrate their Redbird...

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