Glen Carbon Approves Plans For Corporate HQ In Meridian Plaza

GLEN CARBON – Glen Carbon may soon be the new home of a corporate headquarters in Meridian Plaza,...

IBEW Local 649 Highlights Apprenticeships as Trades Demand Grows

GODFREY/ALTON - IBEW Local 649 offers resources for those in the electrical construction and maintenance...

Granite City Man Charged With Financially Exploiting Disabled Victim

GRANITE CITY – A local man charged with stealing over $18,000 from a disabled victim is out o...

Collinsville Glo Bingo Will Help Foster Kids Have a Brighter Christmas

COLLINSVILLE - Community members have a fun opportunity to help kids in the foster care system...

July 31 in History: From Russia’s 1914 Mobilization to Apollo 15’s Lunar Rover

On July 31, one of the most consequential events in modern world history took place in 1914, when...

Storms, Flash Flooding Threat to Start Weekend Before Cooler Sunday

Friday morning opens with thunderstorms already moving through the Riverbend Region and temperatures...

Ameren Illinois Restores Godfrey Customers After Overnight Planned Blackout

GODFREY - Ameren Illinois said Thursday, July 30, 2026, that no second planned power outage is scheduled...

Vitality Women's Clinic Launches Capital Campaign to Support Patients

GODFREY - Vitality Women’s Clinic is hoping to raise money for its operations, and they encourage...

Mayor David Goins Announces Temporary Restraining Order Against Contested Alton Council Ordinances

ALTON - Alton Mayor David Goins on Thursday, July 30, 2026, announced that the Madison County Circuit...

Gunpoint Puppy Theft Leads To Felony Charge In St. Clair County

BELLEVILLE - A 22-year-old woman has been charged with aggravated robbery after authorities said...

Godfrey House Fire Brings Multi Agency Emergency Response

GODFREY - A serious fire at a home in the 300 block of Gladys Avenue in Godfrey was reported at 11:10...

Bethalto Man Charged With Battery, Leaving Accident Scene

GODFREY – A local resident accused of throwing an unknown liquid on another person and leaving...

Matt Baumgartner Named Assistant Principal at Liberty Middle School

EDWARDSVILLE - Matt Baumgartner has been named assistant principal at Liberty Middle School. The...

Edwardsville School District 7 to Host Open Interviews Aug. 6 for Multiple Employment Opportunities

EDWARDSVILLE — Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7 will host Open Interviews on...

RiverBender Welcomes Grace Schwarte in New Role to Help Local Businesses

ALTON - There’s a new face at the RiverBender.com office. Grace Schwarte is excited t...

Roxana Teachers Hold Informational Picket To Push for Contract Resolution

ROXANA - Roxana Community Unit School District #1 families were greeted by picketing educators...

Alton Police Provide Update in West Delmar Avenue Homicide Investigation

ALTON – The Alton Police Department has made significant progress in the investigation into...

Alton To Reconsider Password Sharing Resolution

ALTON – Alton officials last week delayed a move to share the city’s financial and...

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Our Daily Show Interview! Customer Generation & Worker Safety: Ameren IL

Kevin Young- Manager of Electric Training for Ameren IL joins CJ in the studio to discuss backup generators...

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Our Daily Show! Riverbend Growth Association Spotlight: IBEW Local 649

Ryan Mouser- IBEW Local 649 and member of the Board of Directors with RGBA joins CJ to detail the upcoming...

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