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

ALTON – Alton officials recently approved three of the first four festival and event grant...

Blackburn College Honors Jerseyville’s Ashley DeSherlia For Academic Achievement

JERSEYVILLE - Ashley DeSherlia of Jerseyville has been named to the Blackburn College Dean’s...

Alton Youth Road Trip Heads to Skateway Aug. 7, 2026

ALTON — Alton youth will head to Skateway Roller Skating Rink on Friday, Aug. 7, 2026, as part...

Edwardsville Approves Exclusive Republic Trash Contract Through 2032

EDWARDSVILLE – Edwardsville residents and businesses are set to pay more for their trash service...

Rock the Hops Festival Returns to Downtown Alton with Original Music, Regional Tastings, and Artists at Five Venues

ALTON — For one afternoon each summer, Downtown Alton becomes a showcase for what happens when...

Vitality Women's Clinic Partners with Granite City Nonprofit to Help Parents Access Food Resources, Breastfeeding Support and More

GODFREY/GRANITE CITY - Vitality Women’s Clinic has partnered with Coordinated Youth and Human...

Alhambra Woman Charged With Fleeing Granite City Police At High Speeds

GRANITE CITY – A local woman faces felony charges in Madison County after allegedly fleeing...

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Our Daily Show Interview! Longevity Senior Living: Ready to Support Our Loved Ones!

Allison joins us from Longevity Senior Living to provide insight into the organization's approach to...

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Our Daily Show Interview! Mississippi River Water Trail: Firecracker Race!

We learn all about this year's Firecracker Race with the Mississippi River Water Trail Association. We'l...

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Genesis Wealth Management: Estate Planning Essentials Set for July 28th!

Bill Kinkle- Genesis Wealth Management joins the show to detail the upcoming Estate Planning Essentials...

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Our Daily Show Interview! Downtown's West End Court Yard Ready for Christmas in July!

We're joined by Jennifer and Lynda from Downtown's WestEnd & Courtyard to showcase one of Alton's newest...

Alton Freedom School Boosts Reading and Helps Students Find Their Voice

ALTON/EDWARDSVILLE - If you ask any Freedom School student, they’d agree that the experience...

How Alton’s Sleep in Heavenly Peace Chapter Helps Children in Need

ALTON - The local chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace could use the community’s support in...

SIUE Welcomes American Solar Challenge Back to Edwardsville

EDWARDSVILLE - For a second year, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is all set to host...

Man Critically Injured in Late Night Shooting

ST. LOUIS - A man was injured in a shooting late Tuesday, July 21, 2026, in St. Louis’ Academy...

Opinion: Social Security Faces 2032 Shortfall Threatening 70 Million Americans

Seventy million Americans count on Social Security to afford food, medication, housing and utilities....

Alton Council Rejects Reappointments Of City Attorney, Planning Director

ALTON – One of Alton’s city attorneys and its director of planning, zoning, and code...

Dave Braasch Announces Retirement After 46 Years at Alton Memorial Hospital

ALTON - After 46 years at Alton Memorial Hospital, President Dave Braasch will retire at the end...

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