Madison County Enters Final Stretch Of $52 Million ARPA Investment

EDWARDSVILLE — With a federal spending deadline approaching, Madison County is moving toward...

Edwardsville Elementary School Staff Member Goes Above and Beyond to Redesign Library

EDWARDSVILLE - An Edwardsville Community Unit School District #7 monitor is going above and beyond...

Eric Bouc Shows Responsibility at Althoff Catholic High School

BELLEVILLE - Eric Bouc is a well-rounded student. For his achievements, Eric Bouc is a Student...

Noa Grace Welborn Builds Impressive Resume at Althoff Catholic High School

BELLEVILLE - Noa Grace Welborn is a dedicated member of her school community. For her accomplishments,...

Malik Pollard is Dedicated Student Athlete at Edwardsville High School

EDWARDSVILLE - Malik Pollard impressively balances academics and athletics. For his hard work,...

Coach Nic Bradshaw Sees Building Blocks in Alton Girls Flag Football Debut

EDWARDSVILLE - Alton’s girls flag football team finished its first season 1-14, but a 26-6...

Edwardsville, East Alton Students Among UW-Eau Claire Scholarship Recipients

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. – 428 incoming freshmen received scholarships from the University of Wisconsin-Eau...

13 Communities Celebrate 100 Years Of Route 66 In Southwest Illinois Oct. 9-11, 2026

ALTON – 13 southwest Illinois communities will celebrate the legacy of Route 66 Oct. 9-11, 2026...

New Godfrey Fire Chief Named, Promotions Made

GODFREY – The Godfrey Fire Protection District is now being lead by a familiar face for many...

Volunteers Needed to Read With Alton Students

ALTON - Community members can empower Alton Community Unit School District #11 elementary schoolers...

Missing Man Terry Hanson Found Safe After Pere Marquette Campground Disappearance

JERSEYVILLE — A missing Missouri man last seen at Pere Marquette Campground has been found...

Teen Charged As Adult In Lyft Driver Killing

ST. LOUIS COUNTY — A 17-year-old was charged as an adult Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, in the killing...

History, Fall Festivals and Pet-Friendly Events Across the Riverbend Oct. 2-4, 2026

History celebrations, live music, pet-friendly gatherings and seasonal activities offer plenty of ways...

Small Steps to Prepare Your Home and Routine for Seasonal Change

Preparing for Seasonal Change: Small Steps That Make a Big Difference The first sign that your routin...

This Day in Music History: Sept. 30, From Mozart’s ‘Magic Flute’ to Springsteen's ‘Nebraska’

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart brought one of opera's most enduring works to the stage on Sept. 30, 1791,...

This Day in History: September 30 Marks the Munich Agreement, A Mozart Masterpiece and More

This Day in History: September 30, 2026 On September 30, 1938, Britain, France, Germany, and Italy...

Heat Builds to 91 Before Storms Return Thursday

Wednesday morning starts cloudy in the Riverbend, with 68 degrees at 6:45 a.m. and a feels like temperature...

Heaterz Hot Chicken Announces Relocation and Expansion With Flagship Restaurant, Riverfront Hospitality Destination in Downtown Alton 

ALTON — Rex Encore and Heaterz Hot Chicken on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, announced plans for...

Jerseyville Police Promotes Nick Woelfel To Sergeant

JERSEYVILLE – The Jerseyville Police Department now has a newly promoted sergeant on staff. Ni...

Flock Food Truck Park & Bar Set to Close Dec. 20, 2026

ALTON — Flock Food Truck Park & Bar will close Dec. 20, 2026, ending five seasons of food, music,...

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