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Alton Delays Grant Funding For Hellrung Park Restrooms, Other Projects

ALTON – An ongoing effort to add restrooms to Hellrung Park in Alton faces another delay....

Senator Erica Harriss Announces $100,000 State Grant for New Madison County ETSB Facility

WOOD RIVER — State Senator Erica Harriss (56th-Glen Carbon) is proud to announce a $100,000...

Adult Man Dies After House Fire

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Madison County Launches July 4 Traffic Safety Crackdown

MADISON COUNTY - The Madison County Sheriff’s Office started an Independence Day traffic enforcement...

35th Alton Juneteenth Event Showcases Community And Tradition

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New Podcast “According to Jama and Nikki” Brings Candid Conversations to RiverBender

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Two Mt. Vernon Residents Die After Tornado Strikes Jefferson County

JEFFERSON COUNTY - Two Jefferson County residents died in a tornado that struck the area Sunday night,...

Join Sen. Erica Harriss and Rep. Amy Elik in Pontoon Beach for a FREE Shred Day

GRANITE CITY – State Senator Erica Harriss and State Representative Amy Elik are offering ...

Construction Worker Dies After Shiloh Crash

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RiverBender Blog: I Tried Brighton's Famous Burgoo

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Gillespie To Host Community Blood Drive With ImpactLife Monday, July 6

GILLESPIE - Gillespie will host a Community Blood Drive with ImpactLife, the provider of blood components...

Mostly Cloudy Skies and Mild Temperatures Expected Monday

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UPDATE: Rider Airlifted After Alton Rear-End Crash With SUV

ALTON - On June 21, 2026, at approximately 8:52 p.m., officers with the Alton Police Department...

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