First 2026 Human Case of West Nile Virus in Illinois Confirmed

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has confirmed the first human...

Jerseyville Man Charged With Possession, Intent To Deliver Fentanyl, Cocaine

JERSEYVILLE – A Jerseyville resident was charged last week with possessing individually packaged...

Alton School District Introduces Incentive Program to Encourage Students and Connect Businesses

ALTON - Local businesses have a unique chance to support and celebrate Alton students. Alton Community...

Vitality Women's Clinic Preps for Jingle and Bid Auction, Asks for Community Support

GODFREY - Vitality Women’s Clinic is preparing for their annual Jingle and Bid auction, and...

Former Chief Lovell's 'Service To The Alton Police Department and The People of Alton Will Not Be Forgotten'

ALTON — More than six decades after Donald A. Lovell began his career with the Alton Police...

Senator Harriss Secures Funding for Alton Road Projects and Police Equipment

ALTON - State Senator Erica Harriss (56th-Glen Carbon) has secured $95,000 in state funding for th...

Glen Carbon Mayor Thanks First Responders, Local Organizations Following Animal Rescue Operation

GLEN CARBON – Glen Carbon Mayor Bob Marcus thanked local agencies and organizations for helping...

Man Who Died In Early Morning Shooting On Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026, Is Identified

ST. LOUIS — A 24-year-old man identified as Taron Exum died after an early morning shootin...

East St. Louis Station Hosts MetroLink Project Celebration

EAST ST. LOUIS - Bi-State Development and Metro Transit marked the completion of Metro Transit’s...

Lane Closures Scheduled On Illinois 100 In Calhoun County

HARDIN – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that intermittent daytime lane closure...

This Day in Music History: Beatles’ ‘Hey Jude,’ Hendrix’s Electric Lady and More on Aug. 26

This Day in Music History: August 26 On Aug. 26, 1968, the Beatles released “Hey Jude”...

Why August 26 Stands Out in History, From Revolutionary France to Women’s Suffrage

On August 26, one of the most significant events in global history is the adoption of the Declaration...

Riverbend Calendar Features Markets, Live Music, Festivals and Family Events

Upcoming Events Bring Music, Markets and Community Fun The Riverbend area’s upcoming calendar...

Hot Wednesday Forecast Includes Late Thunderstorm Chance

Wednesday starts mostly cloudy and quiet, with temperatures near 70 and light east-northeast wind. I...

Glen Carbon Adding Longhorn Steakhouse To Orchard Town Center

GLEN CARBON – A new restaurant is one step closer to being built in Glen Carbon. Trustees unanimously...

Former Alton Police Chief Don Lovell Dies at 85

ALTON — Don Lovell, who served 30 years with the Alton Police Department as a chief and officer,...

State Senator Erica Harriss & State Representative Amy Elik Bringing Annual Job Fair to Granite City

GRANITE CITY – State Senator Erica Harriss and State Representative Amy Elik are teaming up wit...

Waterschool USA Celebrates Successful 2026 Programs

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Alton Considers Updating Language On Trash Service Abatement

ALTON – Alton officials may update the process to request an abatement of trash fees at a vacan...

Duck Pluckers Raffle to Raise Money for New Alton Memorial Ambulance

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