Bethalto Church Offers Free Family Fun at Candypalooza

BETHALTO - Community members can enjoy a free night of fun and sugar at Candypalooza with Bethalto...

Downtown Alton Chili Cook-Off Set For Oct. 18, 2026

ALTON - Alton Main Street invites you to join the fun at the Downtown Alton Chili Cook-Off, to be...

What's With All The Stress and Anxiety?

The difficult conversation is over. The big presentation is behind you. But hours later, you’re...

Car Fixes Can Support Breast Cancer Research Through "Brakes for Breasts" Campaign

WOOD RIVER - You can repair your car’s brakes while donating toward breast cancer research...

Cancer Survivors Face Emotional Challenges Long After Treatment Ends

There are more than 18 million cancer survivors in the United States. October is National Breast...

Plummer To Host Upcoming Blood Drive In Edwardsville

EDWARDSVILLE — Did you know that every two seconds someone needs blood in the United States?...

Church Women United to Recognize Human Rights & World Community Day with Lunch and Award Ceremony

ALTON - Riverbend community members are invited to a special luncheon to celebrate Human Rights...

U.S. Marshals Honor Alton Police For Fugitive Task Force Support

ALTON - The U.S. Marshals Service recognized the Alton Police Department for supporting...

St. Jacob to Host Halloween 'Tech or Treat' Electronics Recycling Event Oct. 31, 2026

ST. JACOB — Unwanted electronics and Halloween costumes will share the spotlight Oct. 31 when...

St. Louis Leaders Propose Overhaul Of City’s Civil Service System

ST. LOUIS, MO – Mayor Cara Spencer today joined Board of Aldermen President Megan Green, Alderwoman...

Alton City Council Takes No Action On Bills, Resolutions

ALTON – Members of the Alton City Council were unable to take action on several agenda items...

Wood River Comedy Showcase is "Night Full of Laughs" to Help Local Nonprofits

WOOD RIVER - Community members can give back to a new nonprofit and enjoy a night of laughs at a...

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Bethalto Church of God’s free Candypolooza brings families together for fall fun

On Our Daily Show, executive pastor Ben Ratchford of Bethalto Church of God discusses Candypolooza,...

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Curtis Stevens on financial planning, Community Thursdays and a career built around service

On Our Daily Show, Curtis Stevens, founder of Stevens Planning in Alton, discusses how his experiences...

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Logo It adds custom water bottling to its Alton merchandise and branding services

Mary LaGarce of Logo It joins Sydney Sinks on Our Daily Show to discuss the family-owned Alton business’s...

Major Case Squad Of Greater St. Louis Joins Investigation Into Teen Death On I-170

OVERLAND, Mo. — The Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis has been activated to help investigate...

Why Autumn Feels Cozy

Why Autumn Feels Cozy A blanket feels different when you can hear rain against the window. The fabri...

This Day in Music History, Oct. 15: Elvis, ‘Jolene’ and Garcia on Broadway

On Oct. 15, 1957, Elvis Presley released a Christmas album that brought his blues, gospel and rock...

This Day in History: October 15 Marks the Adoption of the Gregorian Calendar and the Founding of the Black Panther Party

On October 15, 1582, people in several European countries began using the Gregorian calendar—the...

Storms Bring Heavy Rain, Damaging Wind Risk Before Cooler Friday

Thursday morning starts cloudy and humid across the Riverbend, with a temperature of 68 degrees and...

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