September 24 in History: Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Opens for Signature

Thirty years ago, on September 24, 1996, the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty opened for signature...

Mild Thursday in Riverbend, With More Clouds and a Small Rain Chance

Thursday morning starts partly cloudy across the Riverbend, with Alton reporting 61 degrees just before...

Alton Mayor Says Parades Will Continue As Public Works Strike Nears

ALTON – The Alton Homecoming and Halloween Parades will continue whether or not a Public Works...

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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,...

Hamilton Primary School Festival Offers Weekend-Long Fun For 43rd Year

OTTERVILLE – A full weekend of fun awaits area families and history fans looking to support ...

Robert G. Smith Faces 11 Child Sexual Abuse Material Charges

EDWARDSVILLE - Robert G. Smith, 73, faces 11 felony counts of child sexual abuse material over allegations...

Bethalto Student Among University Of Saint Mary Summer 2026 Graduates

LEAVENWORTH, Kan. (September 22, 2026) – The University of Saint Mary celebrates students that...

Measles Case Confirmed In Madison County Health Department

WOOD RIVER — In the wake of a confirmed case of measles in Madison County the Health Department...

Emergency Preparedness Drill Planned at OSF Saint Anthony’s Health Center

ALTON - OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony’s Health Center, together with the Alton Fire Department...

Alton Memorial Health Services Foundation’s Annual 'Duck Pluckers' Event Raises $216,000 at Nilo Farms  

ALTON — The Alton Memorial Health Services Foundation is thrilled to announce that its annual...

Mark Heffernan Named Belleville Police Chief After Council Approval

BELLEVILLE — Mark Heffernan will lead the Belleville Police Department after the...

Van Carrying Students Crashes

CAHOKIA HEIGHTS — A van carrying Belleville West students crashed near Pocket Road and Illinois...

Godfrey Fall Festival Offers Free Family-Fun

GODFREY - The Village of Godfrey will host their annual Fall Festival this weekend, complete with...

OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center Raises Awareness About Breast Health and Early Detection

ALTON - In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony's Health Center...

Jerseyville Vehicle Shooting Suspect Faces Attempted Murder Charges

JERSEYVILLE – A suspect is now in custody facing major felony charges in the case of an occupied...

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Dogs for Paws supports Alton pet food pantry serving nearly 40 families a month

Father Garron Daniels of the Episcopal Parish of Alton discusses Dogs for Paws, the parish’s annua...

LC Invites Public to Annual Resource & Wellness Fair Sept. 29, 2026

GODFREY – Lewis and Clark Community College will host its annual Resource & Wellness Fair,...

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Godfrey Fall Festival: Corn Maze, Highland Cows, Food Trucks and Family Activities

Village of Godfrey economic developer Jim Mager and Parks Department Director Chris Logan discuss the...

Wood River Police Charge Woman With SNAP Benefits Theft

WOOD RIVER – A Wood River woman who has allegedly stolen almost $30,000 in SNAP benefits since...

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Chris Lorton on WJBM, Jerseyville’s Digital Signage and Local Broadcasting

On Our Daily Show, WJBM owner Chris Lorton talks about his path from teaching, coaching and running...

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