Alton Honors Fallen Heroes at Annual Memorial Day Sunset Ceremony

ALTON — The Memorial Day Sunset Ceremony at Alton National Cemetery on Monday, May 26, 2025,...

Vietnam Veteran Richard Baird’s Legacy Celebrated On Memorial Day

ALTON — The 20th Annual Memorial Day Sunset Ceremony on Monday evening, May 26, 2025, took...

Alton Hosts 158th Annual Memorial Day Parade Honoring Veterans

ALTON — The City of Alton held its 158th Memorial Day parade on Monday, May 26, 2025, continuing...

Metro-East Lutheran Releases 2024-25 Fourth Quarter Honor Roll Lists

EDWARDSVILLE – Metro-East Lutheran High School has officially released its full Honor Roll...

Vietnam Veteran Bill Varble Alton Memorial Day Parade Grand Marshal

ALTON — The 158th Memorial Day parade took place in Alton on Monday, honoring veterans and community...

Three Men Charged After Edwardsville Police Respond and Investigate ATM Alarm

EDWARDSVILLE – Three men have been charged in connection with an Edwardsville Police Department...

Granite City Mayor Parkinson Thanks Agencies for Swift Tornado Response, Residents Who Still Need Help Urged To Call 211

GRANITE CITY — An EF3 tornado struck the Greater St. Louis area on the afternoon of Friday, Ma...

Collinsville Police Seeks Maria Webb On Four Warrants

COLLINSVILLE - The Collinsville Police Department is seeking assistance in locating Maria Webb,...

Main Street Community Center to Host Overnight Trips to Costa Rica, Greece, Africa and More

EDWARDSVILLE - You can join Main Street Community Center on a once-in-a-lifetime trip. From Branso...

American Water Charitable Foundation & Illinois American Water Launch Inaugural Hydration Station Grant Program  

BELLEVILLE – The American Water Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization established...

Lane Closures Announced On Green Mount Road In Belleville

BELLEVILLE – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that intermittent...

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Our Daily Show Interview! Alton Park and Rec: Summer Camp, New Supervisor, and More!

We’re joined by Lydnsey Younger- Direcot of Alton Parks and Recreation and Sabrina Kalips, the...

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Our Daily Show Interview! OSF Healthcare: Dr. Lakritz- AI in Mental Health

Dr. Ari Lakritz, PsyD, Clinical Psychologist, Psychological services at OSF Saint Anthony’s joins...

Ramp Closures on I-55/70/64 in St. Clair County

EAST ST. LOUIS – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that ramp closures...

Jerseyville Woman Charged In Scissors Stabbing Case

JERSEYVILLE – A woman from Jerseyville faces a felony charge after stabbing someone with a...

RiverBender Blog: I Moved, Then Returned to My Old Home

This past weekend, among all the stress of my move to a new place , I found myself on a road...

Cycling: A Powerful Tool for Health and Mobility

Did you know that cycling just 30 minutes a day can reduce your risk of heart disease by up to 50%...

This Day in History on May 27: St. Petersburg Founded in Russia

May 27th is a date that has witnessed a wide array of significant events throughout history, shaping...

How to Create a Fun and Safe Outdoor Play Area for Kids

Did you know that children who spend at least an hour a day playing outside are 50% more likely t...

Documentarian Creates Film to Honor Local 101-Year-Old WWII Veteran

ALTON - Following a ceremony to honor local World War II veteran Robert Ryan last month, a filmmaker...

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