Alton Police Charge Two With Mob Action, Battery Of Pregnant Victim

ALTON – An Alton woman is among two people charged in Madison County with battering a pregnant...

Madison County Trio Completes Certified Court Manager Training

EDWARDSVILLE — Strong leadership helps build stronger courts. Madison County Circuit Clerk...

‘Violent Offender Against Youth’ Charged With Domestic Battery, Registration Failure

EAST ALTON – An East Alton man faces his latest criminal charges in Madison County after an...

Haine Announces 13-Year Prison Term For Woman Convicted Of Sexual Assault

BETHALTO/EDWARDSVILLE - A Bethalto woman was sentenced Monday, June 29, 2026, to 13 years in prison...

Bluff City Grill’s July 3 Party Returns with Food, Music and Fireworks Viewing

ALTON - Bluff City Grill will host its beloved July 3 party with great views of the Alton fireworks....

"Rockin' With Robert" Concert Series Reschedules June 30th Show Due to Extreme Heat

ALTON - Due to extreme heat, the Rockin’ With Robert concert planned for June 30, 2026, ha...

Austin Mullins Sentenced to 32 Years in Wood River Killing

EDWARDSVILLE - Austin Mullins, 22, of Alton, was sentenced to 32 years in prison after pleading guilt...

Propeller Hazards Pose Severe Risks for Swimmers Near Boats

Warmer weather means people flocking to lakes and rivers in droves to enjoy some fishing or time...

Rising Stars: Alton Sisters Pursue Law Degrees Together at Saint Louis University

ALTON - Two Alton sisters, Koran Mason-El and Kamren Mason-El, are making history in their family...

Heat Wave Pushes Indices Near 110 This Week

ALTON/EDWARDSVILLE/BELLEVILLE — Local and Illinois officials have urged residents in Madison...

Cooling Centers in the Riverbend Region for Summer 2026

RIVERBEND - As summer heats up this week with a heatwave coming in, there are places to stay cool...

Pritzker Energy Trailer Bill Adds Clarity on County Authority

SPRINGFIELD - Gov. JB Pritzker signed House Bill 1700 into law Friday, June 26,...

Father Charged After Infant Killed in Shooting

ST. LOUIS — A 19-year-old father, Ca’Marion Pawnell, has been charged with second-degree...

Lane Closures Scheduled At I-270/Illinois 111 Interchange In Madison County

PONTOON BEACH – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that intermittent...

North Mac High School to host Community Blood Drive with ImpactLife Wednesday, July 15

VIRDEN, Ill. - North Mac High School will host a Community Blood Drive with ImpactLife, the provider...

Jerseyville Native Mattie Schell Returns July 4 for "Rock the Block"

JERSEYVILLE - Nashville recording artist and Jerseyville native Mattie Schell will bring some fun...

Edwardsville Girl Scout Elisabeth Preston Earns National Gold Award Scholarship

GLEN CARBON – Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois proudly recognizes Elisabeth Preston from Edwardsville,...

Riverbend East Rotary Names Helmkamp Construction Business of the Year

WOOD RIVER/EAST ALTON/ROXANA - The Riverbend East Rotary Club has selected Helmkamp Construction Company...

Saint Mary’s College Announces Spring 2026 Dean’s List

NOTRE DAME, Ind. - The following students have been named to the Saint Mary's College Dean's List...

RiverBender Blog: I Adopted a Puppy

For several months now, I’ve been weighing the pros and cons of adopting a dog. I moved t...

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