Hartford, IL News

Lewis and Clark Confluence Tower Reopens After Major Upgrades

HARTFORD - A crowd recently gathered at the Lewis and Clark Confluence Tower for their grand reopening...

Departure Event Promises Reenactors, Artisan Demos, Fun at Lewis and Clark State Historic Site

HARTFORD - The Lewis and Clark State Historic Site invites community members to join them for...

Flash Flooding, Intense Cloud Cover Hit Region Throughout Monday, April 27, 2026, During Day and Evening

Cloud cover that residents described as “often scary” hung over the region Monday, April...

Departure Event Celebrates History-Making Lewis and Clark Expedition with Demonstrations, Reenactors and More

HARTFORD - Community members can have an immersive experience at the Lewis and Clark State Historic...

Lewis And Clark State Historic Site To Host Departure Commemoration May 9-10

SPRINGFIELD – Visitors are invited to commemorate the 222nd anniversary of the start of th...

The Riverbend's Ultimate Easter Egg Hunt Guide

RIVERBEND - Your little bunny can hop into some Easter fun with our ultimate Easter egg hunt guide!...

Socks for Tots Drive Encourages New Sock Donations for Local Kids

RIVERBEND - Community members can give back this holiday season by donating to the Socks for...

The Ultimate 2025 Trick-or-Treating Guide

RIVERBEND - Little monsters love trick-or-treating, and we have the perfect guide of all the best...

The Ultimate 2025 Halloween Parade Guide

RIVERBEND - Halloween is creeping up on us, but it’s all treats — no tricks —...

Big Medicine: York Outdoors Film Premieres at Lewis and Clark State Historic Site on Sept. 6

SPRINGFIELD - Lewis and Clark State Historic Site in Hartford, IL., invites the public to the premier...

Belleville Man Charged With $372K Hartford Business Theft

BELLEVILLE – A man from Belleville faces multiple felonies after stealing over $372,000 from...

Free Hartford Event Promises History and Family Fun

HARTFORD - The Lewis and Clark State Historic Site will host their annual Point of Departure Commemoration...

Departure Days Event Offers Historical Demonstrations, Artisans, Reenactors to Remember Lewis and Clark

HARTFORD - Community members are invited to learn more about the Lewis and Clark expedition...

Riverbend Communities Renew Electricity Aggregation Program With Fixed Rates

RIVERBEND REGION – The Riverbend area communities have renewed their municipal electricity...

Air Methods Updates Condition of Crew Following Hartford Crash

GRANITE CITY — Air Methods has provided an update on the condition of its ARCH 1 team involved...

Three Crew Members Hospitalized After Hartford Medical Helicopter Crash

HARTFORD — A medical helicopter crashed and caught fire Thursday evening during a training event...

Arch 1 Medical Helicopter Crashes Near Hartford Fire Department

HARTFORD - An Arch 1 Medical Helicopter crashed near the Hartford Fire Department after training on...

Visit Lewis and Clark State Historic Site May 10-11 for Point of Departure Commemoration

HARTFORD – The Lewis and Clark State Historic Site will commemorate the 221st anniversary...

Visit Lewis and Clark State Historic Site May 10-11 for Expedition Departure Commemoration Featuring a Visit from Thomas Jefferson

HARTFORD - The Lewis and Clark State Historic Site will commemorate the 221st anniversary of the...

Madison County Receives Several MEPRD Grants For Recreational Projects

MADISON COUNTY – The Metro East Park and Recreation District (MEPRD) is pleased to announce...

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