Police Search for Missing Clark Jefferson

FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS - Fairview Heights Police are investigating the disappearance of Clark Jefferson,...

The City of Alton Improves the Open Records Requests Experience for the Public

ALTON - The City of Alton is improving transparency by making public records easily accessible to th...

Alton Jazz & Wine Fest to Honor Miles Davis With Expanded Aug. 29, 2026, Celebration

ALTON — The Alton Amphitheater will celebrate the 100th anniversary of Alton native Miles...

RiverBender Blog: My Dog is Disgusting

Okay, he’s not, he’s actually pretty cute. But I’ve never had a dog before, an...

Why Harvest Traditions Still Matter Far Beyond the Farm

A harvest festival is never just about food. It is about fear, relief, hard work, luck, and the simpl...

August 3 in History: Columbus Sails, War Erupts, and the National Basketball Association is Formed

On August 3, 1492, Christopher Columbus set sail from Palos de la Frontera in Spain on the voyage...

Mostly Sunny Skies, High of 83 Expected Monday

Monday starts quiet with mostly sunny skies and temperatures in the mid-60s. Light wind out of the nort...

Riverbend Family Ministries Welcomes Christy Schult as Executive Director

WOOD RIVER — Riverbend Family Ministries (RFM) is excited to welcome Christy Schult as its...

20-Year-Old Held Without Bond In Fatal Shooting

CAHOKIA HEIGHTS - A 20-year-old Cahokia Heights man has been arrested in connection with the fatal...

Potsdam Conference, Signing of the Declaration of Independence Among Key August 2 Events in History

On August 2, one of the most far-reaching events in modern history is the end of the Potsdam Conference...

Bethalto Vigil to Honor Overdose Victims and Celebrate Recovery

BETHALTO - The Riverbend community is invited to celebrate recovery and memorialize those who hav...

East St. Louis Event Blends Back-to-School Help With Outreach

EAST ST. LOUIS - Residents of East St. Louis are invited to a free National Night Out event from 5...

Godfrey Seminar Aims to Protect Seniors From Scams

GODFREY – To educate seniors in southern Illinois on the latest scams targeting them online...

Adult Day Care Provider Accused of $1.47 Million Medicaid Fraud

ST. LOUIS – An adult day care provider has been indicted and accused of defrauding Missouri...

August 1 in History: World War I Erupts, Warsaw Uprising and More Defining Moments

On August 1, one of the most far-reaching events in modern history is the outbreak of the First Worl...

Shooting Leaves One Dead and One Injured

BRIDGETON, Mo. — One man was killed, and another was injured in a shooting Friday evening, July...

Edwardsville Police Charge Two Sex Offenders With Registration Offenses

EDWARDSVILLE – Sex offenders from Edwardsville and Utah were charged separately in Madison County...

Freeburg Resident Begins Peace Corps Service As Malaria Prevention Outreach Specialist

WASHINGTON — Penny Kessler of Freeburg, Illinois, has been accepted into the Peace Corps...

Partners Unveil New Bus Bench and Shelter Upgrades at Fairview Heights MetroBus Stop

FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS - What began as an effort to bring a simple place to sit to transit riders waiting...

Chestnut Expands Mobile Crisis Response Across 13 Southern Illinois Counties

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