Wood River, IL News

OSFM Announces $6 Million In Small Equipment Grants

SPRINGFIELD - The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) announced today the recipients...

Riverbend East Rotary Donates $1,700 to EA-WR High School Special Education Programs

EAST ALTON-WOOD RIVER — The Riverbend East Rotary Club recently presented a $1,700 check to Eas...

Four East Alton-Wood River District 14 Students Recognized at Local Awards Ceremony

EAST ALTON-WOOD RIVER - Representatives from East Alton-Wood River Community High School...

Midwest Members Credit Union Male Athlete Of The Month: Blake Sorgea Builds Bright Future in Oilers Track

WOOD RIVER - Blake Sorgea, a junior at East Alton-Wood River High, is being recognized for track and...

Midwest Members Credit Union Female Athlete Of The Month: East Alton-Wood River Senior Honored for Soccer Success

WOOD RIVER - Kaylee Halleman of East Alton-Wood River High is being recognized for her girls' soccer...

Wood River Approves $125,000 Expansion Of Sidewalk Replacement Contract

WOOD RIVER – More funding has been approved for additional sidewalk repairs throughout Wood...

East Alton-Wood River Graduate Allison Layton Joins Illinois Army Guard

WOOD RIVER — Allison Layton of Wood River, a recent graduate of East Alton-Wood River High School,...

Battery Report Sparks Major Wood River Police Action

WOOD RIVER - The Wood River Police Department executed a drug-related search warrant...

Wood River Gets $10,000 For Illinois 250 Celebration, Approves Farmers Market, Parade Requests

WOOD RIVER – Exciting events are coming up this summer in Wood River following a $10,000...

Wood River Main Street Previews Summer Events and National Accreditation Status

WOOD RIVER - Wood River Main Street promotes the revitalization of downtown Wood River, and...

Chief Brad Wells, Police Volunteers, Unite For Wood River Highway Cleanup

WOOD RIVER - Wood River Police Chief Brad Wells, joined by Wood River Mayor Tom Stalcup and Councilman...

Wood River Approves Redevelopment Agreements Along Ferguson Avenue

WOOD RIVER – Two redevelopment projects are moving forward in downtown Wood River, including...

Play It Again Sports Thursday, May 14-Friday, May 15, 2026, Girls Roundup

THURSDAY-FRIDAY, MAY 14-15 PLAY IT AGAIN GIRLS SPORTS ROUNDUP SOCCER THURSDAY'S RESULTS...

Local Teacher Retires, Reminding Students to "Smell the Roses"

EAST ALTON/WOOD RIVER - Mark Maendele has spent 30 years teaching at East Alton-Wood River High...

Play It Again Sports Girls Roundup - May 8-9, 2026

FRIDAY-SATURDAY, MAY 8-9 PLAY IT AGAIN GIRLS SPORTS ROUNDUP SOCCER FRIDAY'S RESULTS...

Senator Erica Harriss Announces Traveling Office Hours For May

EDWARDSVILLE — State Senator Erica Harriss (56th-Glen Carbon) is pleased to announce a new round...

Illinois Distance Stars Shine in Collinsville Boys Track and Field Invitational 1,600-Meter Race

COLLINSVILLE — In a tightly packed 1,600-meter race that showcased some of Illinois’...

Play It Again Sports Girls Roundup - Thursday, May 7, 2026

THURSDAY, MAY 7 PLAY IT AGAIN GIRLS SPORTS ROUNDUP SOFTBALL SOUTHWESTERN 20, MARYVILLE...

Silver Award Girl Scouts Honored At Recognition of Excellence Ceremony

GLEN CARBON – When Girl Scout Cadettes focus on an issue they care about, learn the facts,...

Outstanding Volunteers Honored at Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois Second Annual Recognition of Excellence

GLEN CARBON – Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois is pleased to celebrate the outstanding volunteers...

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