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Beyond the Shelves: Summer Reading & More at Hayner Library | Our Daily Show Interview

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Estate & Tax Planning: What Every Family Should Know | Our Daily Show Interview

Curtis Stephens from Stephens Planning joins us to discuss his formula for helping clients prepare for...

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Where to Watch Alton's July 3 Fireworks | Our Daily Show Interview

Jimmy McGibany from Bluff City Grill joins us to discuss their upcoming July 3 Fireworks Watch Party...

Propeller Hazards Pose Severe Risks for Swimmers Near Boats

Warmer weather means people flocking to lakes and rivers in droves to enjoy some fishing or time...

Rising Stars: Alton Sisters Pursue Law Degrees Together at Saint Louis University

ALTON - Two Alton sisters, Koran Mason-El and Kamren Mason-El, are making history in their family...

Heat Wave Pushes Indices Near 110 This Week

ALTON/EDWARDSVILLE/BELLEVILLE — Local and Illinois officials have urged residents in Madison...

Cooling Centers in the Riverbend Region for Summer 2026

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Pritzker Energy Trailer Bill Adds Clarity on County Authority

SPRINGFIELD - Gov. JB Pritzker signed House Bill 1700 into law Friday, June 26,...

Father Charged After Infant Killed in Shooting

ST. LOUIS — A 19-year-old father, Ca’Marion Pawnell, has been charged with second-degree...

Lane Closures Scheduled At I-270/Illinois 111 Interchange In Madison County

PONTOON BEACH – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that intermittent...

North Mac High School to host Community Blood Drive with ImpactLife Wednesday, July 15

VIRDEN, Ill. - North Mac High School will host a Community Blood Drive with ImpactLife, the provider...

Jerseyville Native Mattie Schell Returns July 4 for "Rock the Block"

JERSEYVILLE - Nashville recording artist and Jerseyville native Mattie Schell will bring some fun...

Edwardsville Girl Scout Elisabeth Preston Earns National Gold Award Scholarship

GLEN CARBON – Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois proudly recognizes Elisabeth Preston from Edwardsville,...

Riverbend East Rotary Names Helmkamp Construction Business of the Year

WOOD RIVER/EAST ALTON/ROXANA - The Riverbend East Rotary Club has selected Helmkamp Construction Company...

Saint Mary’s College Announces Spring 2026 Dean’s List

NOTRE DAME, Ind. - The following students have been named to the Saint Mary's College Dean's List...

RiverBender Blog: I Adopted a Puppy

For several months now, I’ve been weighing the pros and cons of adopting a dog. I moved t...

Why ‘Endless Summer’ Still Resonates Far Beyond Beaches and Vacations

“Endless summer” sounds carefree, but it is really a powerful idea about holding on t...

Why Music Often Feels More Powerful Outdoors

A song can feel louder, warmer, and more memorable when it is heard under an open sky. The strange...

June 29 in History: Globe Theatre Fire, Furman Ruling and the First iPhone

On June 29, 1613, London’s Globe Theatre burned down during a performance of Shakespeare’s...

Hot, Humid Monday Brings Extreme Heat Warning Through Friday Night

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