O'Fallon, Granite City, Belleville Show Strong Unemployment Rate Drops May 2025 to May 2024

ST. CLAIR COUNTY — Unemployment rates across several cities in St. Clair County showed notable...

Alton, Edwardsville Both Show Low Unemployment Rates - May 2025 Compared to May 2024

ALTON - Unemployment rates in both Alton and Edwardsville in May 2025 compared to May 2024 showed...

Illinois 161 Bridge Painting Begins June 30, 2025 

NEW BADEN – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that Illinois 161...

SIU Residency Strengthens Community Health With Local Physicians

ALTON - Congrats to the six new graduates of the SIU Family Medicine Residency Program at Alton Memorial...

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Alton Search Warrant / Standoff

The Alton Police Department served a search warrant in the 2700 block of Judson Avenue on Thursday. ...

100 Years Ago: The Knot Hole Gang Catches a Cardinals/Cubs Game

ALTON - In the late 1800s, kids who did not have the money for a baseball game ticket gathered...

Adults More Likely Than Children to Suffer Firework Injuries

It won’t be long before it’s the Fourth of July and we hear the whistling and thunderous...

Experts Highlight Mental Health As Key Part Of Men’s Wellness

When "men's health awareness month” is talked about, the mind almost always goes to medical...

Two From Collinsville Charged Separately In DUI, Weapon Cases

COLLINSVILLE – One Collinsville man faces a felony for driving under the influence and more...

Governor JB Pritzker Announces Re-Election Campaign

CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker announced his re-election campaign, pledging to continue to...

Gateway Pet Guardians Offers Affordable Animal Care Options to Keep Pets with Their People

EAST SAINT LOUIS - Local animal shelter Gateway Pet Guardians aims to change the way we approach...

Exploring Local Farmers’ Markets for Fresh Produce: Rediscovering Food at Its Source

Did you know that nearly 40% of the food produced globally is wasted, yet millions struggle to access...

This Day in History on June 26: United Nations Founded

June 26 marks a day of monumental events that have shaped our world in profound ways. Let's take...

Brown Commends Alton Police Following Successful Firearm Seizures

ALTON – Ward 4 Alderwoman Rosie Brown spoke highly of the Alton Police Department’s...

Alton City Council Lays Over Grocery Tax Ordinance

ALTON – An ordinance replacing the state’s 1% sales tax on groceries with Alton’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 laws,...

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Barrel & Bru Tap House Celebrates Opening in Edwardsville

The EdGlen Chamber of Commerce was on hand to celebrate Barrell & Bru Tap House opening its doors to...

Area Students Earn Dean's List Honors At Illinois College

JACKSONVILLE - Some area students are on the Illinois College Dean's List. Candidates for the Dean's...

Harriss and Elik Join Lawsuit to Fight for Transparency in Illinois Lawmaking Process

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Erica Harriss (56th–Glen Carbon) and State Representative...

Illinois American Water: Alton Water Main Break Near Auto Butler Resolved In Quick Fashion

ALTON — Illinois American Water repaired an 8-inch water main break by 2:30 p.m. Wednesday,...

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