Pierce Lane Closure Postponed for Storm Drainage Project

GODFREY - Godfrey officials have announced a delay in the planned temporary closure of Pierce Lane,...

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Alton Halloween Parade 2025

The most haunted small town in American will continue one of the longest running halloween parades in...

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Investigation Underway

ST. LOUIS COUNTY - St. Louis County police officers from the South County Precinct responded at 7:44...

Bethalto Family Expresses Pride in Sophee Brown’s Air Force Service

BETHALTO - Bethalto native Sophee Brown has served in the U.S. Air Force since 2023 as a Private First...

Marine Richard Moody Honored For Vietnam War Sacrifice

FOREST HOMES - Forest Homes native Richard F. Moody, a Marine who served during the Vietnam War, was...

Shipman Veteran Preston Mathis Served in U.S. Navy

SHIPMAN - Preston F. Mathis, a veteran from Shipman, served in the U.S. Navy from 2005 to 2009, participating...

Madison Woman Loses Home In Devastating Fire

MADISON — Joan Wilkins, 84, lost her home and belongings in a house fire on Oct. 29, 2025, in...

East Alton Police Charge Two With Unlawful Weapon Possession And More

EAST ALTON – Two local men face felony charges after possessing metal knuckles and more, including...

The Evolution of Halloween and How It’s Celebrated Today

Did you know that the global Halloween market was projected to reach over $12 billion in retail sale...

This Day in History on October 31: Martin Luther Nails 95 Theses to the Church Door

October 31 is a date steeped in history, marked by groundbreaking events that have shaped societies,...

Watch the 108th Alton Halloween Parade Live on Riverbender.com

ALTON – One of Alton’s most cherished traditions returns for its 108th year, and Riverbender.com...

This weekend's Weather: Cooler with Sunshine and Clouds

Friday will be mostly sunny and cool, with a high near 62 and a low around 38. Winds will come from...

Principia College Appoints Dr. Meggan Madden As New President

ELSAH — Principia College has named Dr. Meggan Madden as its 13th president, effective Nov....

Alton, Granite City Men Face Felonies In Battery Cases

ALTON – Residents of Alton and Granite City face felony charges in two separate cases of...

Glen Carbon Mini Storage To Expand With Village Approval

GLEN CARBON – A local “mini storage” facility is one step closer to realizing it...

100 Years Ago: Annual Halloween Parade Features First Children's Lantern Parade

ALTON - The East End Improvement Association hosted the annual Halloween parade and grand masquerade...

Staunton Business Owner Reportedly Detained By ICE, Prompting State And Local Response

STAUNTON – Community members are rallying in support of a Staunton business owner allegedly...

Upper Alton Association Invites Community to Monthly Cleanup

ALTON - The Upper Alton Association invites community members to join them for a litter cleanup...

Webster Elementary School Earns 'Exemplary' Designation: Collinsville Schools Earn Commendable Ratings

COLLINSVILLE - Collinsville Community Unit School District #10 has received its 2025 Illinois State...

Alton’s Riverbender Building Showcases Renovated Historic Spaces

ALTON — The Riverbender building, a historic downtown landmark, celebrated its 100th anniversary...

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