On Oct. 18, 1961, “West Side Story” premiered at New York’s Rivoli Theater, bringing...
On October 18, 1867, Russia formally transferred Alaska to the United States at a ceremony in Sitka....
ST. CLAIR COUNTY – The Illinois Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting t...
Rock music found a new kind of stage on Oct. 17, 1967, when “Hair” opened at Joseph Papp’...
This Day in History: October 17, 2026 On October 17, 1777, British General John Burgoyne surrendered...
TROY, IL. — The Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce...
ST. LOUIS - A 16-year-old boy was hospitalized in critical, unstable condition after a shooting Thursday,...
ALTON – Alton and Godfrey officials may be closer to resolving a sewage-related repayment issu...
TROY, IL- Eleven-year-old Gage is known for his kind heart, his willingness to help others, and hi...
ALTON - A new chapter in tourism along one of America's great river landscapes launches with the...
DECATUR, GA. - After seven years of litigation, Simmons Hanly Conroy has secured a $5 million jury...
Pope Leo XIV’s recent lung cancer diagnosis and surgery are drawing attention to the importance...
EDWARDSVILLE — Determination, perseverance and the pursuit of brighter futures took center stag...
I’m proud to endorse my friend, Circuit Judge Patrick King, for retention as Madison County...
EDWARDSVILLE – An 18-year-old from St. Louis was charged last week by SIUE Police after allegedly...
East Alton, IL — The Helmkamp Cares Foundation, the charitable arm of Helmkamp Construction Co...
ALTON — State Representative Amy Elik’s re-election campaign has earned endorsements...
ALTON – An incident report from the Alton Police Department sheds new light on alleged behavior...
CARLINVILLE — Carlinville has been named Hallmark’s Merriest Christmas Town of 2026, winning...
Vickie Henke Hopkins of Party on Broadway discusses the studio’s move to 605 Broadway in the Luca...
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