National Dog Day: Celebrating Canine Companions and Their Impact on Society

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This Day in History on August 26: Women's Equality Day in the United States

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Gillespie Community to host Community Blood Drive with ImpactLife Monday, September 8

GILLESPIE – Gillespie will host a Community Blood Drive with ImpactLife, the provider of blood...

In 5-2 Vote, Alton Committee Advances Child Friendly City Data Study

ALTON – Despite facing heavy skepticism from two aldermen, the Alton Committee of the Whol...

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City of Alton - Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole meets on the second and fourth Monday of every month. They audit all bills,...

How Hayner Library's Databases Work (And How They Can Help You)

ALTON - The Hayner Public Library District always has a lot of events, activities and resources...

Mayor Issues Statement: Multiple Fights Disrupt O’Fallon City Fest Over Weekend

O’FALLON, Ill. — At least nine fights and a shots-fired incident disrupted the City Fes...

Hayner Public Library District Outlines Free September Programming

ALTON - The Hayner Public Library District has a wide variety of programs available over the...

Electric Contractor Hits Gas Line In Granite City

GRANITE CITY - An electric contractor struck a gas line in Granite City on Monday morning, Aug. 25...

QuikTrip In Bethalto Faced Temporary Closure After Driver Incident

BETHALTO - The Bethalto Police Chief Jason Lamb and Deputy Fire Chief Dan Bartels reported that ...

Update: Three Transported To Mercy Hospital Burn Unit After Explosion

FLORISSANT, Mo. - At least three individuals were rescued and transported to Mercy Hospital’s...

Granite City Sex Offender Charged With Child Solicitation

GRANITE CITY – A sex offender from Granite City remains in custody after allegedly soliciting...

Madison County Employment and Training Department Breaks Down Programs for Employers and Individuals

MADISON COUNTY - The Madison County Employment and Training Department can help both employers an...

Land of Lincoln Honor Flight Continues 2025 Flying Season With Mission #75

SPRINGFIELD - Land of Lincoln Honor Flight continues our 2025 flying season with Mission #75 on Sept...

Local Laborers Celebrate Labor Day with Parade, Picnic, and Unveiling of Laborers’ Bill of Rights

WOOD RIVER – Laborers’ International Union of North America (LIUNA) Locals 338 and 218,...

Prairie Cardiovascular Welcomes Dr. M. Adil Sheikh, Interventional Cardiologist

O’FALLON, Ill. – Prairie Cardiovascular is pleased to welcome Dr. M. Adil Sheikh...

Multiple Juveniles Taken Into Custody After O'Fallon Shooting

O'FALLON, IL. — The O'Fallon Police Department is investigating a shooting that took plac...

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Our Daily Show! Beyond the Shelves With Hayner! A Ton of Fun Planned at the Library!

It’s our recurring segment, Beyond the Shelves with Hayner Library. Executive Director Mary Cordes...

Alton Bowling Fundraiser to Support Local First Responders

ALTON - A group of friends is once again hosting a fundraiser for The BackStoppers to support loca...

"It Sounded Like An Earthquake:" Massive Explosion Devastates Homes in St. Louis County

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — Emergency crews responded Monday morning, Aug. 25, 2025, to a reported...

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