Breezy Monday Brings Late Storm Risk to Riverbend

Monday morning starts cloudy in the Riverbend, with a temperature of 54 degrees that feels like 51....

Two Arrested in Calhoun County Drug Investigation

HARDIN/CARROLLTON - Two Carrollton, Illinois, residents were arrested Sept. 5,...

Godfrey Announces Campaign Sign Recycling Event

GODFREY — The Village of Godfrey Sustainability Commission will host, in collaboration with Republi...

Two Killed in Halloween Night SUV Rollover

CAHOKIA — Two people died after a white SUV lost control and rolled over multiple times into...

Shooting Reported at Madison High School During Youth Football Game

MADISON — Multiple area police departments responded to Madison High School Sunday night following...

This Day in History: November 1 Marks Unveiling of Sistine Chapel

On November 1, 1755, a powerful earthquake struck Lisbon, Portugal, setting off a tsunami and fires...

Illinois Urges Residents to Test and Replace Smoke and CO Alarms as Clocks Change

SPRINGFIELD — As residents turn their clocks back this weekend, the Office of the Illinois...

SIUE Management Scholar Examines How Foreign Competition Shapes Corporate Risk-Taking

EDWARDSVILLE – The United States has faced intense foreign competition for years as global markets...

Sen. Harriss Honors 15 Metro East First Responders

EDWARDSVILLE – State Senator Erica Harriss (56th–Glen Carbon) recognized 15 outstanding...

Lane Closures Planned on Eastbound I-64 in Washington and Clinton Counties

NEW BADEN/RICHVIEW — The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced upcoming lan...

Alton Simplifies Public Comment Registration Rules

ALTON – Signing up to make public comments at Alton meetings will soon be easier under newly...

West Elementary School Leaders Come Together to Support Students

ALTON - The team at West Elementary School is dedicated to supporting students. Principal TaRael...

Triple Shooting, Homicide Investigation Underway

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — One man was killed and two others were injured in a shooting earl...

Madison County Juvenile Justice Council to Host Youth Community Event

LTON — Educators, behavioral health professionals, juvenile justice partners and community leader...

This Day in Music History: Nov. 1, From Billboard’s Beginnings to Lasting Reinventions

This Day in Music History: Nov. 1, From Billboard’s Beginnings to Lasting Reinventions Before...

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Alton’s 109th Annual Halloween Parade: Live Community Coverage

RiverBender.com covers Alton’s 109th annual Halloween Parade, with hosts Brian Trust and Joe Barret...

Alton Halloween Parade Attendees Share the Traditions that Keep Them Coming Back

ALTON - Hundreds of people once again lined the streets for the 109th Alton Halloween Parade. ...

Highland Cows Add New Fluffy Fun to Alton Halloween Parade

ALTON - The 109th Alton Halloween Parade had a new, furry addition to its lineup this year. O...

"Love, Peace and Halloween" Float Brings Joy to Alton Halloween Parade Crowd

ALTON - It was another exciting Alton Halloween Parade for defending champion Dr. Bruce Vest. Vest&rsqu...

Difference Maker: Wilson Elementary Emergency Brings Lifesaving Response From Tina Buck

GRANITE CITY - Tina Buck, who cleared a choking student’s airway at Wilson Elementary School,...

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