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Alton May Allow Sidewalk Pop Up Shops Under Certain Conditions

ALTON – Alton is considering new rules that would allow pop up shops to operate on city sidewalks...

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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,...

East Alton, Region, Mourns Cayden Schaaf After Monroe Street Fire

EAST ALTON — East Alton Fire Chief Jeremy Diveley has confirmed the death of a 13-year-old...

Vitality Women's Clinic and CALC Partner to Provide Hands-On Nursing Teaching

GODFREY/ALTON - Vitality Women’s Clinic and CALC have partnered to support students and community...

Mighty Con Brings Pop Culture Vendors To Collinsville's Gateway Commerce Center

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Up-To-Date View Of Edison Avenue Shooting Scene In Granite City

GRANITE CITY — As of 3 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 24, 2026, officers remained at the scene wher...

Food Truck Festival Again Draws Crowds To Alton Riverfront

ALTON — The Alton Amphitheater Commission hosted its annual Food Truck Festival from 4 to...

Illinois State Police Investigate Granite City Officer Involved Shooting

GRANITE CITY — Illinois State Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting Monday,...

Womack Released After Pleading Guilty To Public Battery, Mob Action In Jerseyville

JERSEYVILLE – The first 18-year-old charged in connection with a video-recorded mob attack ...

Daughters of Isabella in Edwardsville Donate $1,000 to Glen-Ed Pantry

EDWARDSVILLE — The Daughters of Isabella O’Reilly Circle No. 218 in Edwardsville presented...

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Our Daily Show Interview! Blog Talk: Life Changes But Still Hear For Riverbender!

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Lewis And Clark Announces 2026-2027 Scholarship Awards

GODFREY – Demonstrating a commitment to student success, Lewis and Clark Community College...

White Hall Family Fun Day Offers Free Activities While Supporting Kids in Foster Care

WHITE HALL - Community members can join a Family Fun Day while learning more about an organization...

High School Transition Can Trigger Teen Anxiety

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Hyundai Flips Multiple Times On New Poag Road In Edwardsville

EDWARDSVILLE - A driver was taken to an area hospital Monday morning, Aug. 24, 2026, after a single-vehicle...

RiverBender Blog: I Went Shopping

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