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East St. Louis School District 189 Launches 24/7 Mental Health Support for Students

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Alton Votes Down Short-Term Rental On 3rd Street

ALTON – Alton officials this week unanimously rejected a new short-term rental as the city...

Local Mom Urges Repairs and Accessibility at Wood River Township Park

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Granite City Man Faces Child Sexual Abuse Material, Grooming, Firearm Charges

GRANITE CITY – A 30-year-old from Granite City accused of sending and requesting explicit photo...

Collinsville Police Charge Edwardsville Parks Worker With Child Sexual Abuse Material

COLLINSVILLE – A Collinsville resident and Edwardsville Parks & Recreation employee faces majo...

Sen. Lindsey Graham’s Death Highlights Deadly Aortic Dissection Risk

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Godfrey's Alyssa Marquis Graduates From Quincy University In Spring 2026

GODFREY - Godfrey's Alyssa Marquis, Bachelor of Science, Forensic Psychology, recently graduated from...

Riverbend Turns Out for Christmas in July to Support Local Families

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Goins Responds To Alton City Council Rejecting Two Appointments After Revote

ALTON - Alton Mayor David Goins has issued a response to the Alton City Council's vote to reappoint...

Photos Released: St. Louis Police Seek Suspects In Carr Square Stabbing

ST. LOUIS - St. Louis Metropolitan Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying and...

Free Bethalto Workshop Explores Estate Planning Beyond Wills and Trusts

BETHALTO - An upcoming free workshop will offer “a deep dive into estate planning essentials.”...

Teen Faces Double Murder Charges

ST. LOUIS COUNTY - A St. Louis man has been charged in the fatal shooting of two men during the...

Alton Police Honor Lt. Emily Hejna For Crisis Response

ALTON - The Alton Police Department has named Lt. Emily Hejna its Officer of the Month for May 2026...

Myra Woelfel Named Principal Of Jersey Alternative Program

JERSEY - Jersey Community Unit School District No. 100 has announced that Ms. Myra Woelfel...

Why the ‘Dog Days of Summer’ Have Nothing to Do With Dogs

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Machu Picchu, Moon Landing Return and More: Why July 24 Stands Out in History

On July 24, one of the most significant events in global history took place in 1911, when American...

Showers Friday, Storm Risk Saturday Before Dangerous Heat Arrives Sunday

Friday morning starts cloudy and mild, with temperatures in the mid-60s and a light east-northeast breez...

Alton Approves First Round Of Festival/Event Grants

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