Madison County Honors Sgt. Darren Onwiler's Retirement

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Collinsville Family Faces Medical Crisis With Baby Maverick

COLLINSVILLE - Collinsville parents Megan and Zack Atchison are facing an uncertain medical journey...

Alton Hosts Successful Annual Pride Festival

ALTON - Alton hosted its annual Pride Festival this weekend. On Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, community...

Wilson Honored as National PTA School of Excellence Granite City

GRANITE CITY – Wilson Elementary School has been recognized as a National PTA School of Excellence...

RiverBender Blog: I Spent a Busy Saturday in Downtown Alton

This Saturday was busy . It seems like everywhere I turned, there were events happening across...

Budzinski Hosts Community Day Focused on Metro East Water Infrastructure In East St. Louis

EAST ST. LOUIS — On Friday, Sept. 12, 2025,, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) hosted...

EHS Tiger Talk Podcast Network Uses Grant Funding to Purchase Custom-Build Podcast Desk

EDWARDSVILLE - The Edwardsville High School Tiger Talk Podcast Network received a $1,500 grant through...

How to Winterize Your Home for the Changing Seasons

Did you know that nearly 30% of household energy loss occurs through poorly insulated windows and...

How Your Morning Routine Can Set the Tone for a Successful School Year

Did you know that the first hour after waking up can influence your productivity, mood, and focus...

This Day in History on September 15: 16th Street Baptist Church Bombing Kills Four Young Girls

September 15 marks a day rich with historical significance, spanning diverse fields such as international...

Suspect Brandishes CO2 Air Pistol in Police Confrontation

ST. LOUIS — Just before 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, St. Louis Metropolitan Police District...

911 Hangup Leads to Arrest in Domestic Battery Case

CASEYVILLE — A man was charged with aggravated domestic battery after officers responded to...

O'Fallon VFW Hosts Annual Bacon Fest Fundraiser

O'FALLON — The VFW Post 805 in O'Fallon hosted Bacon Fest on Saturday, September 13,...

Sorento Man Charged with Felony for Fentanyl Possession

SORENTO — A Sorento man faces a felony charge after authorities say he was found with fentanyl...

This Weekend in History on September 13 and 14: Francis Scott Key Writes "The Star-Spangled Banner"

September 13th and 14th have long been dates marked by pivotal events that have shaped the course...

Edwardsville to Host Professional Beach Volleyball Tournament with $20,000 in Prizes

EDWARDSVILLE - The City of Edwardsville is excited to host the Midwest Open, a beach volleyball...

Haunted Houses Undergo Safety Inspections Ahead of Halloween Season

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) and the Office of the Illinois State...

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Marquette @ Alton Soccer

Alton varsity soccer team has a home non-conference match vs. Marquette Catholic on Saturday, September...

Westbound I-64 Ramp Closures Set For Sept. 15

O’FALLON – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced ramp closures...

Caritas Family Solutions and Human Support Services Unite to Expand Services Across Southern Illinois

BELLEVILLE – Caritas Family Solutions and Human Support Services (HSS) are pleased to announc...

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