East Alton Man Faces Aggravated Fleeing Charge In Jersey County

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This Day in Music History: Oct. 5, From the Beatles’ Debut to Country Classics

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This Day in History: October 5 and the Events That Shaped It

This Day in History: October 5, 2026 On October 5, 1789, thousands of women marched from Paris t...

SIUE Student Newspaper Conflict Leads to First Amendment Questions, Accuracy Concerns and Police Involvement

EDWARDSVILLE - The conversations around accurate reporting and student press freedom at SIUE continue....

Riverbend Forecast: Sunny Monday, High Near 77 Before Warmer Tuesday

Monday morning starts at 45 degrees in the Riverbend, with sunshine and a feels like temperature of...

October 4 in History: Sputnik Launches the Space Age

This Day in History: October 4, 2026 On October 4, 1957, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1 ,...

Miles for Meso Receives ADAO’s Tribute of Unity Award

ALTON — Miles for Meso, a running and walking event series that has raised more than $977,500...

Jerseyville Fire Department Awarded FEMA Grant For New Breathing Equipment

JERSEYVILLE – Jerseyville firefighters are getting brand-new breathing equipment after securing...

Sarah Mangapora Named St. Louis Building Commissioner

ST. LOUIS – The City of St. Louis Department of Public Safety announced the appointment of...

This Day in Music History: Oct. 4, From Gershwin on Film to "Another One Bites the Dust"

Seventy-five years ago today, “An American in Paris” opened at New York’s Radio...

Two Arrested in Fatal Washington Park Shooting of St. Louis Man

WASHINGTON PARK — Two people were arrested Oct. 1, 2026, in connection with the fatal shooting...

Purple and Gold Fill Bethalto for Annual Homecoming Parade

BETHALTO – It was a great afternoon for a parade as numerous community groups, high school sport...

This Day in History: October 3 — Germany Reunites, Italy Invades Ethiopia

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Midwest Members Credit Union Sponsors “Eagles Of The Month”

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Illinois Attorney General Charges St. Clair County Man With Producing Child Sexual Abuse Material

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Lewis and Clark Discover Day to Help Future Students Explore College and Career Paths

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Eastbound I-55/I-64/US 40 lanes to close for bridge repairs

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Belt Urges Families To Apply For Energy Bill Assistance

SWANSEA – To combat rising energy prices, State Senator Christopher Belt encourages eligible...

This Day in Music History: Oct. 3, From Victor Records to Sinéad O'Connor's Protest

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