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July 4, 2026, Patrol in Brighton Uncovers DUI and Firearm

July 11 2026 at 8:15 AM

BRIGHTON - Brighton Police said officers arrested a 20-year-old man on DUI-related an...

Brighton Warns Some Water Bills May Arrive Late

July 10 2026 at 11:34 AM

BRIGHTON — The Village of Brighton said Friday, July 10, 2026, that some customers may not receive...

Brighton Man Charged With Battery Involving Butter Knife

July 10 2026 at 9:22 AM

JERSEYVILLE – A Brighton resident faces felony and misdemeanor charges in Jersey County after...

Brighton Crews Battle Large Highway 67 Structure Fire Near Brighton

June 24 2026 at 9:41 AM

BRIGHTON - The Brighton Fire Department responded about 7:15 p.m. Sunday, June 22, 2026...

RiverBender Blog: I Tried Brighton's Famous Burgoo

June 22 2026 at 9:51 AM

I grew up in Brighton, and I love it year-round. But objectively the best time to be in Brighton...

Brighton Family Rallies Around Son After Damon Bornes Dies

June 19 2026 at 10:09 AM

BRIGHTON - A fundraiser has been organized to support Colton Michael Bornes after his father,...

RiverBender Blog: A Father's Day Thank-You Letter

June 21 2026 at 10:00 AM

This Father’s Day, I got to thinking about my own pops. The man, the myth, the legend i...

Madison County Coroner Releases Victim's Name In Fatal Alton Crash

June 16 2026 at 11:10 AM

ALTON/BRIGHTON - A Brighton-area man was killed late Sunday night, June 14, 2026, in a fiery crash...

The Ultimate 2026 Fireworks and Drone Show Guide

June 15 2026 at 11:01 AM

RIVERBEND - As America celebrates its 250th birthday, the Riverbend is ringing in the anniversary...

St. John’s Adds Family Heritage Center to Church Museum, Open to Public June 14

June 13 2026 at 8:15 AM

BRIGHTON - A giant church founders’ family tree is now featured on a wall at the new St. John’s...

NIU Spring 2026 Graduation List Includes Glen Carbon and Brighton Students

June 7 2026 at 8:15 AM

DeKALB, Ill. – More than 2,300 students received their bachelor’s, master’s and...

Southwestern High School 2025-2026 Semester 2 High Honor And Honor Roll

June 3 2026 at 9:00 AM

HIGH HONOR ROLL Senior Class of 2026 High Honor Roll List for Semester 2 Gage Alexander, Av...

Brighton BMX Hosts Major Gold Cup and Illinois State Qualifier Weekend

June 1 2026 at 11:18 AM

BRIGHTON — Riders, families, and BMX enthusiasts from across Illinois, Missouri, and neighboring...

Jerseyville Man Charged With Aggravated Fleeing From Alton Police

May 21 2026 at 4:40 PM

ALTON/JERSEY – A Jerseyville man charged with fleeing from police and a Brighton man accused...

Brighton Garage Fire Spreads Quickly To Adjacent Residence

May 18 2026 at 7:14 AM

BRIGHTON - At 1:17 p.m. on Sunday, May 17, 2026, the Brighton Fire Department responded...

East Alton Man Faces Home Repair Fraud, Theft Charges After Area Incidents

May 17 2026 at 8:15 AM

EAST ALTON – Felony charges have been filed against an East Alton man accused of stealing thousand...

Brighton First Grade Teacher Honored with Statewide Award

April 22 2026 at 9:04 AM

BRIGHTON - Southwestern Community Unit School District #9 and the Illinois State Board of Education...

‘Inappropriate Messages’ To Spouse Cited In Battery Case Against Brighton Man

April 15 2026 at 3:50 PM

BRIGHTON – A Brighton man accused of attacking another individual over “inappropriate...

Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Male Athlete Of Month: Alex Spangler Combines Baseball Passion With Nursing Ambitions

April 7 2026 at 11:09 AM

BRIGHTON - Alex Spangler, a senior at Southwestern High School, has been named an Altonized Community...

Brighton’s Betsey Ann Association Secures Tax-Exempt Status

April 6 2026 at 4:18 PM

BRIGHTON — The Betsey Ann Association in Brighton has received 501(c)(3) nonprofit status, a...