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City of Alton - Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole meets on the second and fourth Monday of every month. They audit all bills,...

Alton Man Charged In String Of 2026 Robberies

ALTON - The Alton Police Department said today that Willie L. Carter, 53, of Alton, has been charged...

Grand Opening Set July 21, 2026, For Oberweis Glen Carbon

GLEN CARBON - Oberweis opened a new ice cream store on July 17, 2026, at Orchard Town Center in Glen...

Illinois Department Of Public Health Releases Stats On Probable Cases Of Cyclospora

SPRINGFIELD - Illinois has reported 309 confirmed and probable cases of Cyclospora as of 7 a.m. on...

Woman Hit, Killed While Crossing Gravois

ST. LOUIS - A woman believed to be in her 30s was struck and killed early Saturday, July 18, 2026,...

Police Investigate: Skeletal Remains Found

ST. LOUIS - St. Louis Metropolitan Police homicide detectives are investigating after skeletal remains...

Buttercup Ranch to Host Balloon Glow, Triathlon and Family Fun in Support of First Responders

MILLSTADT - Buttercup Ranch will host their annual triathlon and balloon glow to support first responders,...

How to Protect Yourself as Riverbend Experiences "Unhealthy" Air Quality

RIVERBEND - People across North America are taking precautions as wildfire smoke from Canada travels...

Airline Care Clinic Offers $40 Back-to-School Physicals and More in East Alton

EAST ALTON - Airline Care Clinic is offering affordable back-to-school and sports physicals. Nurse...

Call for Proposals for 20th Annual Mississippi Earthtones Festival Artist Grants

ALTON - The Sierra Club Illinois’ Three Rivers Project, Alton Main Street, and Jacoby Arts Center...

Opinion: Before You Decide On Electric Aggregation, Know Your Options

If you've gotten a letter about municipal electric aggregation, you're not alone. My office keeps hearin...

Amy Elik Blasts Speaker Welch Over ‘Culture of Misconduct’ in Illinois House

SPRINGFIELD - Following the Chicago Tribune’s reporting on the lack of action by House...

Opinion: Madison County Clerk Reaffirms Election Security Amid Renewed National Debate

EDWARDSVILLE – Recent national discussions regarding election security and potential vulnerabilities...

SCCTD Approves Mascoutah Police Partnership as MetroLink Nears MidAmerica Airport Expansion

BELLEVILLE - With the opening of the MetroLink extension to MidAmerica St. Louis Airport set for...

Heritage Days Event Returns to Greenville with Rural Fun and History

GREENVILLE - Community members can enjoy a weekend of American rural history and culture at...

Italy Student Exchange Journey About To Begin For Aspiring East Alton-Wood River Medical Student

EAST ALTON/WOOD RIVER - East Alton-Wood River High School senior Lilly Bock has been selected by...

Bethalto Child Sexual Abuse Suspect In Jersey County Custody

JERSEYVILLE – A Bethalto man accused of sexually abusing a child last week remains in custody...

FDA Reverses Lettuce Test Result For Taylor Fresh Foods In Cyclospora Investigation

Taylor Fresh Foods is voluntarily recalling all iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico after ...

RiverBender Blog: I Traveled for 48 Hours

So there I was, earbuds in, travel pillow strapped around my neck, when I realized there were stil...

Why Summer Makes So Many People Feel More Relaxed

A slower walk, a deeper breath, an urge to sit outside a little longer—many people notice thes...

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