Men Invited to Calvary Baptist Church for Weekend Retreat Focused on Faith and Fellowship

ALTON - Men from across the Riverbend community can come together for a weekend of faith and fellowship....

Alton Food Truck Festival Celebrates Route 66 Centennial at the Riverfront August 22

ALTON — The Alton Amphitheater Commission invites the community to the Alton Food Truck Festival...

Update: Cahokia Heights Fire Department Says Apparatus Not At Fault In Crash

CAHOKIA HEIGHTS - The Cahokia Heights Fire Department said on Monday, Aug. 10, 2026, that based on...

Bethalto Native Named To Concordia University Wisconsin Spring 2026 Dean's List

MEQUON, Wis. - Each semester, Concordia University Wisconsin recognizes students whose academic achievemen...

The Nature Institute Works to Preserve Native Wildlife in Godfrey

GODFREY - The Nature Institute aims to protect native wildlife, and you can be a part of this mission...

RiverBender Blog: I Went to the Movies

I recently went to the movies, so I’ve taken out a second mortgage. Just kidding. But a...

How Seasonal Traditions Turn Nature’s Slow Shifts Into Shared Rituals

A village can tell that life is changing long before a calendar page does. One house hangs herbs...

Why Simple Meals Often Feel More Satisfying Than Fancy Food

A bowl of rice, a piece of bread with butter, or a plate of eggs can feel more satisfying than a...

What ‘Lazy Summer Days’ Really Mean in a Culture That Glorifies Busy

“Lazy summer days” sounds simple, but the phrase hides a strange idea: doing less can...

This Day in History: Japan’s Surrender Signal and Other Milestones

On August 10, 1945, Japan signaled its willingness to accept surrender terms that would lead to th...

Morning Storm Possible Before Hot, Humid Afternoon

Cloudy skies and muggy air are starting the day Monday, with temperatures in the upper 70s and a feels...

Region Faces Four Days Of Dangerous Heat

Warmer weather is expected to push heat index values to around 105 degrees across the region today,...

Firefighter Injured After Cahokia Heights Apparatus Overturns On Route 3

CAHOKIA HEIGHTS — A Cahokia Heights Fire Department apparatus rolled over Saturday afternoon,...

This Day in History: Nagasaki Bombing, Caesar’s Victory and Singapore’s Independence Mark Aug. 9

On August 9, one of the most consequential events in modern history took place in 1945, when the...

Glen-Ed Pantry Sets Record With 11,350 Meals Delivered to Local Kids This Summer 

EDWARDSVILLE — Glen-Ed Pantry has provided a record 11,350 meals to local children this summer...

Granite City Man Charged After Damaging Police Car With Axe

GRANITE CITY – A man from Granite City faces felonies in Madison County after allegedly using...

Free Wedding Dress Exhibit in Brighton To Showcase More Than 80 Years Of Gowns

BRIGHTON - Wedding dresses spanning from the 1930s to the 2010s will be on exhibit at St. John’s...

August 8 in History: Soviet Attack on Japan, Nixon’s Resignation and Other Defining Moments

On August 8, 1945, the Soviet Union entered the war against Japan, opening a major new front in th...

Wood River Prohibits Parking Near Stevens Building, Updates Certain Lot Schedules

WOOD RIVER – Two parking-related ordinances received unanimous approval from the Wood River...

Vitality Women's Clinic Builds Internship Program to Support Next Generation

GODFREY - As much as Vitality Women’s Clinic hopes to support individuals experiencing unplanned...

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