Alton For-Profit Park Proposal Faces Delay

ALTON – A developer seeking to transform a vacant Alton lot into a “for-profit park”...

Haine Announces 12-year Prison Term For Man Who Kicked His Way Into Sleeping Couple’s Home

EDWARDSVILLE — An East Alton man who kicked his way into a couple’s home and fought with...

Former Gander Mayor Brings 9/11 Story and Message of Kindness to Alton

ALTON - The City of Alton welcomed one of the most well-known former mayors in North America to...

Opinion: Dennis Craft Endorses Patrick King For Circuit Judge

Dennis Craft, a retired Collinsville School District superintendent and current school board member,...

Cottage Hills Sex Offender Faces Latest Registration Failure Charge

COTTAGE HILLS – A non-compliant sex offender from Cottage Hills faces another felony charge...

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Madison County Litter Efforts: Rusty Wheat and Board Chairman Chris on Truck Enforcement and Cleanup

On Our Daily Show, Rusty Wheat of the Chain Gang and Madison County Board Chairman Chris discuss efforts...

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Green Tree Inn of Elsah on Fall Tourism, Events and Exploring the River Road

Megan Cunningham and Calvin Wiley of the Green Tree Inn Bed and Breakfast discuss taking over the Elsah...

Senator Harriss Secures Funding For Crisis Food Center Improvements

ALTON – State Senator Erica Harriss (56th–Glen Carbon) announced she has secured state...

Update: Victim Dies: Swansea Officers Aid Injured Victim As Others Search For Suspect

SWANSEA - Swansea Police took a suspect into custody on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026, after responding to...

Strike Leaves Alton Without Curbside Leaf Vacuum This Year

ALTON — Alton residents have one fewer option for disposing of leaves this year, as a strike-related...

What the ‘Witching Hour’ Means — and Why It Feels Uncanny

The witching hour does not have a fixed time—and it has no necessary connection to witches....

This Day in Music History: Oct. 27, From Heifetz to Taylor Swift

This Day in Music History: Oct. 27, From Heifetz’s Debut to Pop Reinvention On Oct. 27, 1917,...

October 27 in History: Black Saturday and the Cuban Missile Crisis

This Day in History: October 27, 2026 On October 27, 1962, the Cuban Missile Crisis reached its...

Glen-Ed Pantry Raises $2 Million, Launches Year-End Push for New Facility

EDWARDSVILLE — The Glen-Ed Pantry has raised $2 million toward its $3 million capital campaign...

St. Peter and Paul Parish to Hold 27th Annual Christmas Bazaar Nov. 21, 2026

ALTON - St. Peter and Paul Parish (The Old Cathedral), Alton, is excited to announce their 27th Annual...

Villa Rose Senior Living Community Introduces New Independent Living Option

BETHALTO - Villa Rose Senior Living Community is introducing a new approach to independent senior...

Alton Minister Plans Halloween Livestream Reading of Entire New Testament

ALTON — Jeremiah James, host of Truth B Told Ministries, plans to read the entire New Testament...

Calhoun High School Names 118 Students to Honor Roll

HARDIN - Calhoun High School recognized students in all four grade levels on its honor roll for the...

Riverbend Forecast: Sunny, Pleasant Afternoon With a High of 71

Mostly cloudy skies and a temperature of 50 degrees greet the Riverbend Tuesday morning. It feels like...

Alton Expo Planned For Spring 2027, Amphitheater Agreement Extension Advances

ALTON – The Alton Expo is expected to return next spring as the Alton Amphitheater prepares...

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