OSF St. Anthony's Hosts Mocktails and Mammograms Event for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

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Wood River’s Pro Automotive Services discusses its Brakes for Breasts fundraiser

Jennifer Baggett of Pro Automotive Services joins Riverbender’s Our Daily Show to discuss Brakes...

Jersey County Board Hears Opposition To Data Centers, Debate Over Zoning

JERSEYVILLE – The biggest discussion topic at the latest Jersey County Board meeting was not...

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Laugh for a Cause to Support Ty Bechel’s New Riverbend Nonprofit

Ty Bechel, Cora Miller and committee member Jill Moon discuss Laugh for a Cause, a comedy fundraiser...

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Alton Main Street’s Chili Cook-Off and final Farmers and Artisans Market

Alton Main Street’s Sarah McGibany discusses the Downtown Alton Chili Cook-Off, the organization’s...

This Day in Music History: Oct. 14, From the Everly Brothers to Bowie’s ‘Heroes’

This Day in Music History: Oct. 14, From the Everly Brothers to Bowie's 'Heroes' David Bowie released...

This Day in History: October 14 — From Hastings to the Sound Barrier

This Day in History: October 14, 2026 On October 14, 1066, William, Duke of Normandy, defeated Kin...

Fall Festivals, Live Music and Halloween Events Across the Riverbend Oct. 16-18

Fall festivals, live music, seasonal markets and Halloween activities offer plenty to explore Oct. 16-18...

Rain and Thunderstorms Keep Umbrellas Close Across the Riverbend

Wednesday morning starts cloudy across the Riverbend at 69 degrees, with a feels like temperature of...

Alton Committee Adjourns After Attendance Falls Short Of Quorum

ALTON — The Alton Committee of the Whole adjourned without taking action Tuesday night, Oct...

Police Investigate Alton Crash That Sent One To Hospital

ALTON — One person was taken to an area hospital Tuesday night, Oct. 13, 2026, after a two-vehicle...

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City of Alton - Committee of the Whole Meeting

The Committee of the Whole meets on the second and fourth Monday of every month. They audit all bills,...

Six Charged In Calhoun County Vandalism Case Plead Guilty

HARDIN - An investigation into damage to about 18 mailboxes and multiple road signs in rural Golden...

Alton Cuts Health Insurance For Striking Workers, Plans Firings Over Alleged Picketing Behavior

ALTON – The City of Alton is preparing to fire striking workers over alleged “behavior...

The Accidental Election Judge

BETHALTO — Margot Wilfong’s daughter volunteered her to work an election in 1957. Sixty-eight...

Hayner Library Outlines Move Options at RBGA Ambassadors Meeting

ALTON — Maintenance problems and a lease expiring at the end of 2028 are prompting Hayner...

Great Rivers Choral Society Plans Free Concert Series to Promote Connection

ALTON/GLEN CARBON/GODFREY - Community members across the Riverbend region can enjoy a unique choral...

Alton Man Charged After Alleged Threats At Ballpark Village

ST. LOUIS — An Alton, Ill., man is jailed without bond after police said he threatened...

Bethalto Teen Faces Seven Charges After Nashville, Ill., Traffic Stop

NASHVILLE, Ill. — A traffic stop shortly after midnight on Monday, Oct. 12, 2026, led to...

Fruit Stand Owners Hope Alleged Damage Becomes Wake-Up Call

WOOD RIVER — The Fruit Stand in Wood River is seeking a payment arrangement after four youths...

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