Juvenile Bald Eagle Injured in Roodhouse Makes a Full Recovery, Set for Release

ROODHOUSE - A juvenile bald eagle injured in Roodhouse, Ill. on May 29, 2024, is on the road to freedo...

Creating a Capsule Wardrobe for Spring: Simplifying Style with Purpose

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This Day in History on March 18: Alexei Leonov Completes First-Ever Space Walk

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Boil Order Affects Multiple Streets In Collinsville

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Wood River Councilman Raises More TIF Agreement Concerns

WOOD RIVER – Changes to redevelopment agreements for three Wood River properties face scrutiny...

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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,...

Beem Family Foundation to Host 80s Night to Fund Lewis and Clark Scholarships

GODFREY - The Beem Family Foundation is looking forward to hosting their second annual event, a...

American Red Cross Maintains Shelters, Sets Blood Drives, Following Severe Weather

ST. LOUIS, MO. — The American Red Cross has opened shelters for residents in Missouri affecte...

St. Louis Mayor Jones Issues Statement on 2024 Census Bureau Estimates

ST. LOUIS – New data from the Census Bureau show that the St. Louis metro area grew by 6,420...

Quick Response Restores Gas Service After Pipeline Hit In Edwardsville

EDWARDSVILLE – A third-party contractor working in the 7300 block of Marine Road was using a...

Marissa Kudelka Seeks Help For Her Grandparents In Alton After "Significant Storm Damage"

ALTON — A powerful storm swept through Alton this past Friday, March 14, 2025, causing strong...

National Weather Service: EF-1 and EF-2 Tornadoes Confirmed In St. Clair County

ST. LOUIS — The National Weather Service in St. Louis confirmed today (Monday, March 17, 2025)...

St. Patrick's Day at Johnson's Corner: A Tribute to Tradition

ALTON — As always, Johnson's Corner is celebrating St. Patrick's Day today on Monday, March...

Michelle Chaplin Seeks Help for Tornado That Damaged Grandmother's Home, Vehicles

O'FALLON, Ill. — Michelle Chaplin is organizing a fundraiser to support her grandmother, Tonya...

Alton Family Loses Vehicles in Storm, Community Steps Up

ALTON — An Alton family is seeking community support after losing both of their vehicles during...

Charges Announced In Aggravated Robbery Investigation In Alton

ALTON – On Monday, March 17, 2025, the Madison County State’s Attorney’s Office formall...

RiverBender Blog: I Went Glamping

I am not a camper. I’ve never done it, and I have no real desire to. I like my air conditioning...

The Wedge Names J. Scot Heathman as Chief Executive Officer

ALTON - Innovation ecosystems thrive when visionary leadership connects diverse communities, resources,...

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Main Street Community Center Cuts Ribbon in Edwardsville.

The Ed Glen Chamber of Commerce was on hand to help celebrate Main Street Community Center's 50 years...

Early Voting Opens Today in Madison County for Consolidated Election

MADISON COUNTY - As the consolidated election approaches, voters have the option to vote early...

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