Oct. 8 in Music History: Jerry Lee Lewis, John Lennon, Prince and More

On Oct. 8, 1957, Jerry Lee Lewis recorded “Great Balls of Fire” in Memphis, Tennessee,...

This Day in History: October 8 Marks the Kashmir Earthquake and the Great Chicago Fire

On October 8, 2005, a powerful earthquake struck the Kashmir region and surrounding areas, killing...

Clear Skies and a Warm Afternoon Ahead in the Riverbend

Thursday morning starts clear across the Riverbend, with Alton at 51 degrees shortly before 7 a.m. I...

Worden Police Charge East Alton Man With Meth Possession, Fleeing Officer

EAST ALTON – A local man faces major felony charges after allegedly fleeing Worden Police officers...

Oktoberfest, Route 66 events and fall fun fill Oct. 9-11

Festivals, live music, pet activities, history tours and Halloween fun offer plenty of ways to spend...

Godfrey Trustees Dedicate $3 Million From Reserves To Address Flooding

GODFREY – Godfrey officials have allocated $3 million from reserves to address a backlog of...

Macy Wellhausen Earns Illinois Farm Bureau Certified Manager Designation

CARROLLTON – Greene and Jersey County Farm Bureau Manager Macy Wellhausen recently completed...

OSF St. Anthony's Health Center to Host Mental Health Lunch-And-Learns

ALTON - OSF St. Anthony’s Health Center will offer several mental health lunch-and-learns...

Lane Closures On U.S. 50 In St. Clair County

BELLEVILLE – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that intermittent daytime...

COPD Treatment Has Evolved

A diagnosis of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) might bring fear and uncertainty. But...

For Your Health — What to Know About Dementia — and Ways to Prevent It

Dementia touches many lives — in many different ways. And most of us likely have some firsthand...

Community Invited to Shred Documents and Donate Toys at Upcoming Godfrey Event

GODFREY - Embark Wealth Partners will host their annual shred event to help community members while...

Granite City Man Charged With Stealing From Elderly Victim

GRANITE CITY – A Granite City man faces financial exploitation charges in Madison County after...

Investment Scam Courier Sentenced After Belleville Man Loses $2.5 Million

BENTON – A district judge sentenced a Chinese national to 27 months in federal prison for actin...

Madison County Community Development Announces Start Of Energy Assistance Program Oct. 1, 2026

EDWARDSVILLE — Madison County is now taking applications for the Low-Income Energy Assistance...

Madison County ARPA Investment Strengthens Water, Sewer Infrastructure

EDWARDSVILLE — Madison County directed nearly $9.8 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding...

Senator Harriss Secures $40,000 For South Roxana Road Equipment

SOUTH ROXANA – State Senator Erica Harriss (56th-Glen Carbon) announced she has secured $40,000...

Edwardsville High School National Honor Society Named Chapter of Distinction

EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville High School’s National Honor Society chapter has been recognized...

Public Comment Sought On Proposed Illinois 15 And Bond Avenue Improvements In St. Clair County

ST. CLAIR COUNTY – The Illinois Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting to discuss...

Alton Man Faces Drug, Weapons And Registration Charges

ALTON - An Alton man was charged Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, with felony drug, weapons and sex...

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