Wood River Plans Public Hearing On Hollywood River Business District

WOOD RIVER – A public hearing is set on the possible establishment of a new business district...

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Wood River City Council Meeting

The Wood River City Council meets on the first and third Mondays of the month. City Council makes laws,...

RiverBender Blog: I'm Becoming Lazier (Yay!)

This past weekend was Halloween — “Halloweekend,” to the cool cats — and...

The Salvation Army of Madison County Announces 2026 Red Kettle Campaign Chairs

MADISON COUNTY – The Salvation Army Madison County’s Advisory Board Chairman Mark...

Edwardsville Elementary School Students Enjoy Fine Arts Day

EDWARDSVILLE - An Edwardsville elementary school hosted Fine Arts Day to expose kids to different...

Watch Now: Hayner Library Hosts Presentation About Local Underground Railroad History

ALTON - The Hayner Genealogy and Local History Library welcomed a full house at their recent talk...

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Charlotte E. Johnson on the Underground Railroad in the Alton Area

Illinois historian Charlotte E. Johnson presents her research on the Underground Railroad in Alton an...

Bethalto’s Parkside Primary School Earns First-Ever ‘Exemplary’ Illinois Report Card Rating

BETHALTO – Parkside Primary School in Bethalto has officially earned its first-ever “exemplary”...

BT Wellness Medical Massage & Spa Opens With New Owners and Focus on Helping Clients

EAST ALTON - BT Wellness Medical Massage & Spa is eager to open under a new name with a renewed...

FBI Opens Photo Portal After Madison Youth Football Shooting

MADISON, Ill. — U.S. Attorney Steven D. Weinhoeft is asking the public for photos, videos and...

Illinois American Water to Flush Jerseyville Hydrants Starting Nov. 3, 2026

JERSEYVILLE – Beginning today, Illinois American Water will perform flushing of its water...

Pearl Man Arrested Following Calhoun County Methamphetamine Investigation

PEARL/HARDIN - Illinois State Police troopers arrested a Pearl, Ill., man on Oct. 26, 2026, on outstanding...

Godfrey’s Christopher Sichra Honored In Veteran Salute

GODFREY — From handling nuclear weapons in Italy to working as a military intelligence analyst...

Alton Veteran Raymond Zimmerman Remembered For Normandy Service

ALTON - Raymond J. Zimmerman of Alton served in the U.S. Army during World War II, supervising traffic...

Bunker Hill CUSD 8 Named Google for Education Reference Institution

BUNKER HILL — Bunker Hill CUSD 8 is proud to announce its official designation as the newest...

Harper Dettmers Shows Responsibility at Father McGivney Catholic High School

GLEN CARBON - Harper Dettmers is an impressive student athlete. For her hard work, Harper Dettmers...

Godfrey's Dance Fundraiser to Support Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities

GODFREY/WOOD RIVER - William M. BeDell Achievement Resource Center (ARC) will host their 45th annual...

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CASA of Southwestern Illinois seeks volunteers, board members and donations to support children

CASA of Southwestern Illinois helps children affected by abuse or neglect who are involved in the court...

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Hayner Public Library District’s November programs for adults, teens and children

On Our Daily Show, Hayner Public Library District’s Mary Cordes discusses November programs for...

Opinion: Experience Matters: Why I Support Judge Patrick King for Circuit Judge

Opinion: As Madison County Circuit Clerk, I have had the privilege of witnessing firsthand what...

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