Man Struck and Killed: Second Pedestrian Hit In Fairview Heights In Three Days

FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS — A 48-year-old man was struck and killed by a vehicle late Monday night in...

Three Officers Receive Promotions In Belleville Police Department

BELLEVILLE — The Board of Fire and Police Commission and the City Council have announced...

Alton School District Appoints New Administrators

ALTON – The Alton School Board has approved the appointment of three district administrators...

I-55/70 Closure In Madison County Begins July 11

COLLINSVILLE – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that a full closure...

Busiest Roadside Mowing Period Underway Statewide

SPRINGFIELD – With peak roadside mowing season underway, the Illinois Department of Transportation...

Employment Services and Opportunities Available for Area Veterans at Resource and Job Fair

EDWARDSVILLE – Job interviews, employment opportunities, a plethora of services, fre...

RiverBender Blog: Doing the Write Thing

I love writing about nonprofits and organizations that are doing good work in the community. We&rsquo...

Hidden Gems: Discovering The Best Picnic Spots in Your Local Area

Did you know that spending just 30 minutes outdoors can significantly boost your mood and cognitive...

This Day in History on July 8: First Message Sent Over ARPANET, Paving Way for Modern Internet

July 8 has been a day marked by transformative events that have shaped the course of history across...

Sarah Jean Snyder Releases Memoir on Family’s MS Journey

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Sarah Jean Snyder marks her first publishing foray with the release of...

Alton Fire Department Responds to Structure Fire Just Before 6 P.M.

ALTON — The Alton Fire Department responded to a structure fire Monday evening, July 7, 2025,...

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Wood River City Council Meeting

The Wood River City Council meets on the first and third Mondays of the month. City Council makes laws,...

Alton Alderwoman Calls For Community Support Following Fatal Shooting Of 17-Year-Old

ALTON – Ward 4 Alderwoman Rosie Brown is asking community members to offer their support...

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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,...

Beloved Alton Couple Die In Tragic Wood River Crash

WOOD RIVER — An Alton couple - George and Donna Julian - died Thursday morning, July 3, 2025,...

Madison County Confirms Presence Of West Niles Virus In Mosquito Batches Collected Locally

WOOD RIVER — The Madison County Health Department confirmed the presence of West Nile virus...

OSF Saint Anthony’s to Offer Free Mental Health First Aid Training  

ALTON – In response to our nation’s mental health crisis, as well as the nee...

Illinois American Water Expands Income-Based Discount Program

BELLEVILLE – Illinois American Water is increasing the income threshold for customers t...

Pedestrian Critically Injured In Late-Night Crash In Fairview Heights

FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS — A 33-year-old man was critically injured after being struck by a vehicle lat...

Edwardsville Police Department Targets Speeding as Part of Statewide Campaign

EDWARDSVILLE — The Edwardsville Police Department announced Monday, July 7, 2025, that it i...

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