Charles Thomas, Video Producer

The city of Edwardsville celebrated those who have served our nation with its annual Veteran's Day Parade.

Open to all local schools, East Alton - Wood River Community High School's career fair featured professionals from a variety of career fields, allowing students a much closer look at a broad spectrum of possibilities.

A martyr for freedom, the story of Elijah P. Lovejoy and the day that celebrates him stands as a reminder for the struggle those faced in their hopes of achieving equality.

Lacey McDonald, manager of the Genealogy & Local History Library Branch of The Hayner Public Library Distirict, was selected as the guest speaker for this year's Lovejoy Day memorial.

Alton Mayor David Goins delivered the official proclamation for Elijah P. Lovejoy day in the the city of Alton.

Ghouls and Goblins fill the streets of Alton once again as the city hosts its annual Halloween parade.

In the first of what hopes to be many years, the Wood River Chili Cook Off featured both food and activities for the whole family.

As Halloween nears, more parades are happening across the river bend.

Sara Jane Woodson Newton Cohron (1853 – 1918) Sara Jane Woodson Newton Cohron was a very successful teacher in St. Louis and East St. Louis and the founder of the St. Louis Colored Orphans Home (now the Annie Malone Children's Home). Cohron used her influence with the president of Boatmen's Bank...

Bethalto held it's annual parade that concluded with a trunk-or-treat.