Alton Board of Education Recognizes January's Optimist Students of the Month

ALTON - During their regular meeting on Jan. 21, 2025, the Alton Community Unit School District...

Understanding Ambulance Services: What To Expect From First Responders

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Belleville's Kristin Johnson: From High School Leader To Corporate Visionary

BELLEVILLE - Belleville East High School will honor Kristin Johnson as a new member of the Lancers...

Brighten Your Winter Home with Indoor Plants: The Surprising Benefits

Did you know that indoor plants can boost your mood and improve productivity by up to 15%? This i...

This Day in History on January 22: 1973 Roe v. Wade Supreme Court Decision

January 22 has witnessed a myriad of significant events across the globe, each shaping the course...

O'Fallon Fire Rescue Team Seeks Community Aid For Family After They Lose Their Home

O'FALLON/SHILOH — The O'Fallon Fire Rescue team is rallying community support following a devastating...

FDA Bans Popular Food Additive Red Dye No. 3: Key Takeaways From The Decision

Key Takeaways: FDA bans Red Dye No. 3 Red Dye No. 3 is in many cereals, candies, colored sports...

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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,...

Alton Advances Four Street Improvement Projects

ALTON – Four streets in Alton are one step closer to getting much-needed improvements after...

Godfrey Approves Stamper Lane Extension Project

GODFREY – The Village of Godfrey is moving forward with a nearly $700,000 project to extend...

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Village of Godfrey Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees meets on the first and third Tuesdays of the month. Trustees are charged with th...

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City of Alton - Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole meets on the second and fourth Monday of every month. They audit all bills,...

Edwardsville High School Drama Club and Jewish Community Relations Council to Host Panel Discussion About Collaboration

EDWARDSVILLE - The Edwardsville High School Drama Club and the Jewish Community Relations Council...

East Alton Man Accused Of Aggravated Robbery In Wood River Continues To Face Charges

WOOD RIVER - An East Alton man accused of aggravated robbery in the 600 block of Eden and Whitelaw...

Award-Winning Speaker and Author: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Goddaughter to Speak at SIUE

EDWARDSVILLE - Southern Illinois University Edwardsville will host their 42nd Dr. Martin Luther...

Josephine Marley Beckwith Scholarship: A Path To Leadership For Girls

ALTON – YWCA Southwestern Illinois Accepting Applications for the 2025 Josephine Marley Beckwith...

Sex Offenders Charged With Failure To Register

EAST ALTON/GODFREY - Two local sex offenders have been charged with failing to register in Madison...

New York Woman Faces Stolen Firearm Charge In Jersey County

JERSEYVILLE – A woman from New York has been charged in Jersey County with possession of a...

New Officers Fedderke and Stokes Join Alton Police Department

ALTON - The Alton Police Department welcomed two new officers to its ranks following their graduation...

RiverBender Blog: Faking It, But I'm Making It

I recently set a goal. It’s an exciting goal, but it scares me a little bit, too. I bought...

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