Alton Alderwoman Brown Hosts Community 'Bowl and Mingle' Event

ALTON — Alton Alderwoman Rosie Brown is inviting community members to her "Bowl and Mingle" even...

Several St. Clair County Sheriff's Officers Honored: Investigator John Davis Receives Medal of Valor for Bravery

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RiverBender Blog: The Benefits of Binge-Watching

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Unlocking New Worlds: The Benefits of Learning a New Language in 2025

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This Day in History on February 4: 2018 Winter Olympics Open in South Korea

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SIUE Tackles Student Housing Insecurity with the Help of Illinois Board of Higher Education Grant

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Belleville Police Investigate Fatal Shooting of 16-Year-Old

BELLEVILLE — The Belleville Police Department is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred...

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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,...

Pair Face Multiple Charges In Assault Case

ST. LOUIS COUNTY - On Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Offic...

YWCA and NCNW Host Coffee Event Ahead of April Election

ALTON – With local elections fast approaching, YWCA Southwestern Illinois and the Alton Section...

Hayner Teen Librarian Outlines Upcoming Programs for Kids, Teens and Adults

ALTON - The Hayner Public Library District has been busy, but they have great programs planned...

Shooting Leaves One Dead and Another Injured in Dupo

DUPO – The Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis has been activated following a shooting that...

Caritas Family Solutions Plans 12th Annual Heart & Soul Gala In O'Fallon

BELLEVILLE - Caritas Family Solutions is hosting its 12th annual Heart & Soul Gala on Feb, 8, 2025,...

Live On Riverbender.com: East End Improvement Association Hosts Candidate Forums Ahead of 2025 Elections

ALTON - The East End Improvement Association is organizing candidate forums for Alton and Godfrey's...

St. Louis Area Weather Forecast: A Week Of Temperature Swings Ahead

ST. LOUIS — As temperatures fluctuate in the coming days, residents in the St. Louis area can...

U.S. Geological Survey Reports Minor Earthquake in St. Louis Area

ST. LOUIS — A minor earthquake measuring 2.4 in magnitude occurred near the Missouri-Illinois...

Police Respond to Double Shooting In Dupo, Schools Lockdown For Precautionary Measures

DUPO - A double-shooting took place around 11:30 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, in the 100 block o...

Jacoby Arts Center Announces Location of New Building

A LTON - Jacoby Arts Center has a new building. Jacoby will now be located at 208 State Street...

Granite City Rotary Club Honors Valeria and Vanessa Canales As Students Of The Month For January

GRANITE CITY – The Rotary Club of Granite City recognized juniors Valeria Canales and Vanes...

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