Jail Division Leadership Reshaped With Three Strategic Promotions

MADISON COUNTY. — The Madison County Sheriff's Office announced promotions within...

Webster Elementary Teacher Susanna Benson Selected for 2025 Emerson Excellence In Teaching Award

COLLINSVILLE – Webster Elementary School teacher Susanna Benson has been selected for a 2025...

Sierra Club Plans Fall and Winter Litter Clean-Ups  

ALTON - The Three Rivers Project of the Piasa Palisades Sierra Club Group (PPG) is planning ...

Mayor Spencer Launches City Food Insecurity Fund, Calls on St. Louis Region to Help

ST. LOUIS – Mayor Cara Spencer announced the launch of the 2025 City Food Insecurity...

Ameren Illinois Adding Technology To Enhance Reliability In Alton; Relocating Poles In Godfrey

ALTON – Ameren Illinois is taking another step forward in its modernization of the electric gri...

Troy Police Launch Holiday Traffic Safety Campaign

TROY — The Troy Police Department is partnering with the Illinois State Police and other local...

Sierra Club Illinois to Host Invasive Species Removal Workday On Friday, Nov 14, 2025

ALTON - The Three Rivers Project of Sierra Club Illinois is calling for volunteers to support...

Colorful Mural Transforms Alton Police Department Hallway

ALTON - The Alton Police Department unveiled a new mural in one of its main hallways, thanks to a collaboratio...

RiverBender Blog: The Holidays are (Sort of) Here

Well, almost. The holidays are coming up quick, anyway. And suddenly, it’s time to prepare...

Difference Makers: Riverbend East Rotary Service Above Self Honors Go To Dalton Carriker and Alix Hernandez

ROXANA — The Riverbend East Rotary Club honored Roxana High School seniors Dalton Carriker...

How to Make Your Own Homemade Fall Soups

Did you know that homemade soup can retain more nutrients than many store-bought options, offering...

Tips for Planning a Stress-Free Holiday Season

Did you know that nearly 60% of people report feeling more stressed during the holiday season than...

The History and Significance of Veterans Day in the U.S.

Did you know that Veterans Day is the only federal holiday dedicated solely to honoring military...

This Day in History on November 10: Aftermath of the Fall of the Berlin Wall

November 10 is a day packed with history that has shaped the world in remarkable ways. Arguably,...

Today's Weather: Mostly Sunny and Brisk

Expect a mostly sunny and brisk day, high will reach 38 degrees with a low of 23. Northwesterly winds...

Schaub Projects Acquires Metheny Architects; Founder Jon Metheny Joins as Junior Partner and Director of Design Acquisition

ST. LOUIS, MO. — Schaub Projects, a leading St. Louis–based residential architecture firm,...

City of St. Louis and Community Partners Make Emergency Shelter Available

ST. LOUIS – Ahead of the freezing temperatures anticipated in St. Louis until early Tuesday,...

Congressman Krishnamoorthi Visits Cahokia Heights Hospital to Highlight Harm Of Medicaid and ACA Cuts

CAHOKIA HEIGHTS — Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) visited Touchette Regional Hospital...

Two Airlifted After Explosion In Calhoun County

CALHOUN COUNTY — A propane tank explosion and fire in the Calhoun Point hunting area injured...

This Weekend in History on November 9 and 10: John F. Kennedy Elected President

November 8 and 9 have long been dates marked by pivotal moments across history, touching on politics,...

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