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

Monday starts warm and muggy with partly sunny skies and temperatures in the mid-70s. It already feels...

100 Years Ago: Inspector of Hygiene for Alton Schools Makes Annual Report

Mrs. Daisy Creswick Rice, inspector of hygiene for the Alton schools, published her 1925/1926 schoo...

How June 28 Shaped History with World War I's Beginning and End

On June 28, 1914, the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary in Sarajevo set...

Illinois Monitors Apparent Natural Silver Carp Die-Off in Illinois River

SPRINGFIELD – Staff from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) are monitoring...

Riverlands Sanctuary Areas To Close Overnight During July Fourth Weekend

WEST ALTON – The US Army Corps of Engineers, Rivers Project Office, will temporarily close...

Area Braces for Days Of Dangerous Heat

ST. LOUIS, GLEN CARBON/MARYVILLE, IL. - The National Weather Service in St. Louis has issued an Extrem...

Update: 10-Year-Old Taken Into Custody After Fatal Shooting

ST. LOUIS — A 7-month-old baby died after being shot Friday afternoon, June 26, 2026, inside...

June 27 in History: Nuclear Power, Stonewall, Korean War and Other Turning Points

On June 27, 1954, the world’s first nuclear power plant to supply electricity to a public gri...

Students From Edwardsville, Jerseyville Named To Iowa State University Spring 2026 Dean’s List

AMES, Iowa – More than 11,200 Iowa State University students have been recognized for outstanding...

Granite City Police Charge Madison Man With Child Sexual Abuse, Grooming, Solicitation

GRANITE CITY – A local man remains in custody on charges of criminal sexual abuse, grooming,...

Edwardsville Plans Full Week of America 250 Events

EDWARDSVILLE - The City of Edwardsville has a full calendar of events to mark America’s 250th...

How You Can Volunteer to Help Local Foster Kids Navigate the Court System

BELLEVILLE - CASA of Southwestern Illinois is looking for 25 Madison County residents to sign up...

State Rep. Kevin Schmidt Touts Efforts To Lower Rx Costs

CAHOKIA HEIGHTS, Ill. - State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) is highlighting a...

Senator Erica Harriss Invites Metro East Residents To 4th Annual "Celebrate America With Erica" Reception

EDWARDSVILLE — Senator Erica Harriss is inviting friends and supporters from across the Metro...

Nine Decades Of Friendship: Alton Friends Born Same Day Near 90th Birthday

ALTON - James “Jimmy” Griggs Sr. and Frank “Thurman” Anderson Sr.,...

Police Investigate Fatal Shooting of 7-Month-Old

ST. LOUIS - A 7-month-old girl died Friday afternoon, June 26, 2026, after she was shot inside a home...

Free Video Editing Masterclass Set for July 1 at The Wedge in Alton

ALTON – Whether you're a business owner, content creator, entrepreneur, or simply looking...

Two Drivers Hurt In Wood River Truck Crash

WOOD RIVER - Two teenage drivers were injured Thursday, June 25, 2026, in a two-vehicle crash on the...

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Our Daily Show Interview! Spirit of 1776: How Edwardsville Is Celebrating America's 250th

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