Godfrey to Host Annual Youth Fishing Derby for Free Family Fun

GODFREY - The Village of Godfrey will host their annual Youth Fishing Derby. On Saturday, May...

Madison County: Lane Closures Eastbound I-55/70  

FAIRMONT CITY – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced lane restrictions...

GCSD9 Announces Summer Food Service Program

GRANITE CITY – Granite City Community Unit School District #9 announced plans for its summer...

RiverBender Blog: I'm Moving

Well, it’s official. The lease has been signed. The utilities are set up in my name. The...

Lewis and Clark Hosting AI Summit for Campus & Community  

GODFREY – Lewis and Clark Community College is inviting the campus and community to its...

Local High Schools Build Tiny Shelters for Unhoused Community Members

MADISON COUNTY - Hand Up Housing has started a new initiative where high school students can build...

Godfrey's Arbor Day Celebration to Honor Lost Loved Ones with Ceremony and Fun

GODFREY - A special ceremony is planned this weekend to honor lost loved ones in Godfrey. The...

Direct Energy to Serve as Electricity Supplier for City’s Aggregation Program

EDWARDSVILLE – Direct Energy has been chosen to serve as the electricity supplier for the...

Creative Mother’s Day Gift Ideas on a Budget

Did you know that nearly 70% of people say they want to give more thoughtful gifts but often feel...

Illinois State Police Investigate East St. Louis Shooting

EAST ST. LOUIS - Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 6 Public Safety...

The History of Cinco de Mayo and How It’s Celebrated

Did you know that Cinco de Mayo is often mistaken as Mexico’s Independence Day? Despite widespread...

This Day in History on May 5: Cinco de Mayo Celebrated Across the Globe

May 5th has been a date marked by pivotal moments across centuries, continents, and fields, shaping...

Partners Encourage Use of MetroBikeLink System During National Bike to Work Week

BELLEVILLE - St. Clair County Transit District and Citizens for Modern Transit are gearing...

Granite City Kidnapping, Home Invasion Suspect Arrested After High-Speed Police Chase

GRANITE CITY – A case of kidnapping involving a high-speed police chase has yielded major felon...

Jerseyville Tables Dance Studio Rezoning Request, Approves Other Items

JERSEYVILLE – Jerseyville City Council members tackled several items of city business a...

Exploring the Cultural Impact of Star Wars on May the 4th

Did you know that "Star Wars Day," celebrated annually on May 4th, has grown from a simple pun into...

This Weekend in History on May 3 and 4: Kent State Shooting

May 3rd and 4th have been dates marked by remarkable events that have shaped the course of history...

Feta, Yogurt & Gains: Dairy Boosts Flavor And Function Of Mediterranean Diet

ST. LOUIS - May is National Mediterranean Diet Month — a time to celebrate the foods of this...

Alton Parks and Recreation Announces Summer Day Camp for Youth

ALTON – Alton Parks and Recreation is excited to announce the 2025 Summer Day Camp, an 8-week...

Jerrod Daniels Excels as Student Athlete at East Alton-Wood River High School

EAST ALTON/WOOD RIVER - Jerrod Daniels is a great student athlete. For his hard work, Jerrod...

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