Fatal Eads Bridge Crash Closes Both Directions Tuesday Morning, Oct. 6, 2026

ST. LOUIS — A crash killed a Fairview Heights man and closed both directions of the Eads Bridge...

Tara Anderson Sentenced to 55 Years for Killing Ex-Boyfriend

EDWARDSVILLE — Tara Anderson was sentenced Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, to 55 years in prison for...

More Details Revealed On Jersey County Data Center Project

JERSEYVILLE – Documents recently obtained by Riverbender.com provide new details behind a dat...

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Heaterz Hot Chicken Plans Alton Riverfront Location at Former Flock

Heaterz Hot Chicken is set to take over the Flock site on Alton’s riverfront, bringing an Alton-born...

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Wood River’s She Means Business Event and True North Boutique & Med Spa Opening

Wood River Business Alliance representative Kristen Burns and Mandy Clark of True North Boutique and...

South Roxana Man Faces Two Charges After School Complaint

SOUTH ROXANA — A complaint from a mother taking her child to grade school led to the arrest...

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Wood River Business Alliance Director Kristen Burns on Downtown Growth and Small-Business Support

Wood River Business Alliance Director Kristen Burns discusses efforts to revitalize downtown Wood River,...

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OSF Mental Health Lunch and Learns, Recovery Cafe and Counseling Resources

OSF Psychological Services clinicians discuss free community events and mental health resources on Ou...

Madison County Circuit Judge Patrick King Explains Platform as Election Approaches

MADISON COUNTY - Madison County Circuit Judge Patrick King is running for another term, and he encourage...

Sunny Tuesday Will Bring 80-Degree High to Riverbend

Tuesday morning starts clear and cool across the Riverbend, with Alton at 48 degrees just before 7 a.m...

This Day in Music History: Oct. 6, From ‘The Jazz Singer’ to Shakira’s Breakthrough

On Oct. 6, 1927, a movie premiere helped change how the world heard music. Warner Bros. introduced...

This Day in History: October 6 Sees Beginning of Yom Kippur War and Opening of the Moulin Rouge

On October 6, 1973, Egypt and Syria launched coordinated attacks against Israeli forces in the Sinai...

Wood River Approves Solar Farm Agreement With Levee District

WOOD RIVER – Two solar projects are one step closer in Wood River following approval of an...

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Wood River City Council Meeting

The Wood River City Council meets on the first and third Mondays of the month. City Council makes laws,...

Pritzker Marks Completion of MetroLink Extension to MidAmerica Airport

MASCOUTAH – Today, Governor JB Pritzker joined the Illinois Department of Transportation...

Howl-O-Ween Event Supports Shelter Animals with Family-Friendly Fun

SAINT JACOB - Community members can enjoy a family-friendly day while supporting a local animal...

Another Teen Charged In Lyft Driver Shannon O'Brien's Murder Case

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, MO. — An 18-year-old Florissant man has been charged in the killing of a...

Cafe Revives Lunch Options at Madison County Building

EDWARDSVILLE — Brandon Greene likes to experiment in the kitchen, and sometimes even his wife,...

Kathy Jones Named Lewis and Clark’s 2026 Emerson Teaching Award Nominee

GODFREY – For nearly a quarter of a century, students at Lewis and Clark Community College...

Mayor Cara Spencer Names Kia Murray as Press Secretary

ST. LOUIS, MO. – Kia Murray is joining Mayor Spencer’s communications team bringing eigh...

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