Exploring the History of National Kitten Day

Every year, millions of people around the world pause to celebrate National Kitten Day, a holiday...

This Day in History on July 10: Battle of Britain in World War II

July 10 has been a day marked by pivotal events that have shaped the course of history across the...

Alton City Council Finalizes Grocery Tax Approval

ALTON – Alton City Council members voted 5-2 on Wednesday to officially replace the state’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...

GoFundMe Launched To Support Family Of Area Woman After Fatal Crash

MEDORA – A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to support the family of Taylor Cummines,...

Additional Suspects Charged in Oakwood Avenue Homicide Investigation

ALTON – As the Alton Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division continues to...

James Avant In East St. Louis Graduation Ceremony Highlights Student Success And Future Goals

EAST ST. LOUIS - Recently, James Avant Elementary School in East St. Louis School District 189 held...

Hands-On Career Training Will Be Enhanced By Newcomer Dan Cichlar At CM

BETHALTO - Civic Memorial High School has welcomed Dan Cichlar as its new Career & Technical Education...

Search Teams Discover 65-Year-Old Randolph County Resident Near Home

RANDOLPH COUNTY — Curtis Scott Sheeler, 65, was found deceased near his home in Randolph County...

Lauren Jackson Embraces Teaching Dream As Autism Specialist In O’Fallon School District 90

O'FALLON - Lauren Jackson, a woman who says she can't wait to make a difference in her students'...

Trinity Festival Provides All-Day Music to Help Local Animal Shelters

ALTON - The eighth annual Trinity Festival is returning to Alton. Starting at 12 p.m. on Saturday...

Jersey County Fair Starts Strong For 2025

JERSEYVILLE – A little bit of rain hasn’t stopped the Jersey County Fair from kicking...

Lucy Haskell Playhouse to Host Free Open House and Birthday Party Events

ALTON - The Lucy Haskell Playhouse has a few events lined up to celebrate Lucy’s legacy....

Granite City Mayor, Legislators Plead For President Trump's Help For Local Steel Plant

GRANITE CITY — President Donald Trump announced in late May 2025 a revised partnership agreement...

It’s Not Too Late to Protect Your Trees from Emerald Ash Borers

If your ash tree’s canopy is thinning, bark is flaking off in patches, or woodpeckers are suddenly...

Jersey County Fair, Alton Farmer's & Artisan's Market, and EXO Headline Your Weekend Go Guide

From lively summer camps and vibrant county fairs to engaging cooking classes and exciting concerts,...

Senator Harriss to Host ICASH Event in Maryville Thursday

MARYVILLE – State Senator Erica Harriss (56th-Glen Carbon) has teamed up with the Illinois...

Illinois 3 Lane Closures Start July 14 in Madison County

UPDATE: As of July 9, 2025, this work has been postponed until further notice. GRANITE...

Edwardsville Police Join Statewide Effort Against Impaired Driving

EDWARDSVILLE – The Edwardsville Police Department participated in the statewide "Drive Sober...

Carlinville Mental Health Care Service Offers New Support Group for Domestic Violence Survivors

CARLINVILLE - There’s a new support group available for survivors of domestic violence. Loc...

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