Fairview Heights Police Department Builds Team With Three Officer Additions

FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS — Fairview Heights Police Chief Steve Johnson this week officially welcomed...

Why the Summer Solstice Brings the Longest Day, Not the Hottest One

The longest day of the year is not the hottest. That surprise sits at the heart of the summer solstice,...

June 20 in History: Queen Victoria’s Rise, West Virginia's Statehood and Other Defining Moments

On June 20, 1837, Queen Victoria became queen of the United Kingdom, beginning a reign that would...

City Of Edwardsville And Edwardsville YMCA Focus On Safety With Community Events

EDWARDSVILLE – The City of Edwardsville and the Edwardsville YMCA are teaming up this summer...

100 American Flags Fly Over Downtown Alton

ALTON - Several organizations came together for a patriotic beautification project in downtown...

Edwardsville Purchase Of Goshen Commons Storage Shed Fails To Pass

EDWARDSVILLE – The proposed $44,000 purchase of a storage container for various items at...

Red Cross: Urgent need for donors to help keep blood supply stable

ST. LOUIS — The American Red Cross has an urgent need for donors and is counting on people...

Senator Plummer To Host ICASH Events In District

TROY – State Senator Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) is hosting two upcoming June ICASH events...

Madison County Housing Authority Celebrates Ribbon-Cutting for New Stevens Building Replacement

WOOD RIVER – The Madison County Housing Authority (MCHA) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially...

Madison County: Lane and Ramp Closures on Northbound and Southbound I-255

COLLINSVILLE – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced lane restrictions...

UW-Oshkosh Recognizes Edwardsville's Ethan Stukenberg On 2026 Dean’s List and Honor Roll

OSHKOSH, Wis. - Edwardsville's Ethan Stukenberg achieved honor roll status at the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh...

Alton Police Charge Resident With Battery, Theft, Stolen Vehicle Offenses

ALTON – An Alton man faces several charges after allegedly attacking a pregnant victim, threatening...

Godfrey Mayor Adds 0.25% To Sales Tax Hike In Latest Tie-Breaking Vote

GODFREY – Godfrey Mayor Mike McCormick once again cast a tie-breaking vote to raise the village’...

Jerseyville Preps for Next "Rock the Block" Concert Featuring Jersey Native Mattie Schell

JERSEYVILLE - The City of Jerseyville has several more “Rock the Block” performances...

Volunteers Learn How to Care for Gravestones at Alton Cemetery

ALTON - Over 80 people gathered at Alton Cemetery for a grave restoration workshop. On Friday,...

Alton Pride Names 4 Scholarship Winners as Festival Plans Build

ALTON - Alton Pride has announced its four scholarship winners and encourages the community to suppor...

Godfrey Agrees To Promote Group Solar Buy Program

GODFREY – The Village of Godfrey will help promote a solar program to local residents and...

Alton Police Probe Late Night Walgreens Armed Robbery

ALTON — Police are investigating an armed robbery reported late Thursday, June 18, 2026, at...

Dry Saturday, June 20, 2026, Gives Way To Storm Risk

ST. LOUIS - The National Weather Service in St. Louis forecasters said dry weather is expected...

Boil Water Order Issued in Village of Hardin

HARDIN - A boil water order has been issued effective immediately for about 400 Illinois American Water...

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