Village Of Bethalto Water Discoloration Prompts Rep. Elik, Sen. Harriss Response

BETHALTO — Illinois Senator Harris and Representative Amy Elik issued a joint statement Thursday,...

Lanes Reopening Where Possible For Labor Day Holiday Travel

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that lanes that have...

Alton Man Released In Second Domestic Battery Case

ALTON – An Alton man previously convicted of domestic battery has been released from...

FEMA Denies Request for Individual Assistance Deadline Extension

ST. LOUIS – Late Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 26, 2025, FEMA informed the City of St. Louis that...

Foster's Light in the Dark to Promote Hope at Overdose Awareness Day Candlelight Vigil

ALTON - Community members are invited to the second annual Drug Overdose Awareness Day Candlelight...

Intersection of Agriculture, Technology and Aviation Explored at Global Aerospace Summit In O'Fallon, IL.

O'FALLON – The connection between agriculture, technology and aviation was front and center...

Community Rallying To Aid Family Of Fallen Highland Fire Department Member

HIGHLAND - Lola Schlarmann is organizing a fundraiser to support her family following the death...

Godfrey's My Antique Store Celebrates 35 Years with Major Sale

GODFREY - My Antique Store is celebrating 35 years in the community with a 35% off sale o...

Public Forum Scheduled In East St. Louis For Ameren Illinois Gas Rate Increase

EAST ST. LOUIS - The Citizens Utility Board is calling on Ameren Illinois gas customers to attend ...

Lewis and Clark Community College Training Next Generation of Clean Energy Workers in Illinois

ALTON – Yesterday, Lewis and Clark Community College (LC) and the Illinois Environmental Council...

Top Tips for Maintaining Your Summer Garden as Fall Approaches

Did you know that gardens receiving just a little extra attention during the transition from summer...

This Day in History on August 28: Emmett Till Murdered; Martin Luther King Jr. Gives "I Have a Dream" Speech

August 28th holds a special place in history, marked by events that have shaped societies, inspired...

Riverbend Christian Leadership Academy to Open Sept. 2 in New East Alton Facility

EAST ALTON - Riverbend Christian Leadership Academy (RCLA) will open its 2025–26 school year...

Today's Weather: Warm and Mostly Sunny

Today in the Riverbend area, the high will reach a warm 84 degrees with a low of 57 degrees. Expect...

Pour Decisions Co-Owner Announces Likely Closure

ALTON – Stacey Roach, co-owner of Pour Decisions in downtown Alton, announced at Wednesday’s...

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Alton City Council Meeting

The Alton City Council meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month. City Council makes laws,...

Lane Closures Announced On U.S. 50 Near Carlyle

CARLYLE – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that intermittent daytim...

City of Alton and Alton Police Department Announce Security Measures for 2025 Alton Expo

ALTON - The City of Alton is excited to announce the return of the annual Alton Expo, set to take plac...

East Alton-Wood River High School Announces 2025 Hall of Fame Inductees

WOOD RIVER — East Alton-Wood River High School will honor the newest inductees to the Oiler...

The Korte Company Founder Ralph Korte Dies After Long Legacy

HIGHLAND — Ralph Korte, founder of The Korte Company and a pivotal figure in the construction...

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