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Granite City Man Detained On Domestic Battery, Unlawful Restraint, Other Charges

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Christian Karate Establishes Headquarters in Alton, Invites Community to Open House

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Our Daily Show! Blog Talk With Sydney: Floatin' Down the River!

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Our Daily Show! Duck Pluckers, Deer Skinners, and Fish Hookers Ball on 9-13

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Granite City Community Mourns Loss Of Shining Track and Field Star Athlete Naiesha Henry

GRANITE CITY — Granite City High School track and field coaches announced the passing of Naiesha...

The Wedge Hosts Community Collaboration Lab on Public Safety Data

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Granite City Schools Receive Major Donations For Students Ahead Of 2025-26 Year

GRANITE CITY - Granite City School District #9 recently received generous donations from two local...

Veteran Deputy Chris Weller Seeks Greene County Sheriff Role

CARROLLTON - Greene County Deputy Sheriff Chris Weller is pleased to declare his candidacy for Greene...

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August 14 marks a day rich with moments that have shaped history across the globe. On August 14,...

Today's Weather: Warm and Mostly Sunny with a Hot Weekend Ahead

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Armed Confrontation Leads to Felony Charges

SWANSEA, Ill. — On August 9, 2025, at approximately 6:30 p.m., Swansea Police responded to...

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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...

Ameren Illinois Crews Work Through Night To Restore Power

MADISON AND ST. CLAIR COUNTIES — A severe storm that swept through Madison and St. Clair counties...

Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois Announce 7th Annual United We Lead Gala

GLEN CARBON – Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois will host the 7th annual United We Lead Gala...

Gov. Pritzker Signs Landmark Sonya Massey Bill

SPRINGFIELD - Today, Governor JB Pritzker joined state legislators and stakeholders to sign SB 1953,...

Alton, Bethalto Police Charge Three In Separate Burglary Cases

ALTON – Three individuals from around the Riverbend and beyond face felony charges of burglary...

Madison County Catholic Charities Roma’s Pizza – 2nd Annual Dine to Donate Fundraiser

BETHALTO - Roma’s Pizza will be hosting the 2nd annual “Dine to Donate” fundraiser...

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