March 30 in History: Treaty of Paris, An Attempt on Ronald Reagan's Life, and Other Defining Moments

On March 30, 1856, the Treaty of Paris was signed, ending the Crimean War and reshaping the balance...

Today's Weather: Warm and breezy

Mostly cloudy skies early Monday give way to a mostly sunny afternoon, with temperatures climbing to...

Large Brush Fire at Alton Materials

ALTON — The Alton Fire Department responded to a large brush fire Sunday evening, March 29,...

Edwardsville Rotary Names Alexandra Chong Student of the Month for March

EDWARDSVILLE - The Edwardsville Rotary Club has chosen to honor Edwardsville High School student...

Boys & Girls Club of Alton Dance Team Earns Top Honors, National Invitation at StarPower

ALTON — The Boys & Girls Club of Alton Dance Team delivered an outstanding performance at the...

Lewis and Clark Graphic Designer Tanja Jackson Earns National Marketing Award

GODFREY – Lewis and Clark Community College Graphic Designer Tanja Jackson has received...

March 29 in History: Mariner 10’s Mercury Flyby Leads a Day of Turning Points

On March 29, 1974, the Mariner 10 spacecraft flew past Mercury for the first time, giving humanity...

Officer-Involved Shooting Occurs After Domestic Disturbance Call

ST. LOUIS COUNTY - St. Louis County Police detectives are investigating an officer-involved...

100 Years Ago: Alton Dog Show Draws Crowd (and Dogs) From Across the Country

The Alton Kennel Club held its inaugural dog show on March 23 and 24, 1926. There was not going...

Law Enforcement: Missing Missouri Woman’s Body Discovered In Madison County

ST. JACOB - Melissa Oelke, a 21-year-old St. Peters, Mo., woman who was reported missing after leaving...

How the Three Mile Island Meltdown Made March 28 a Date History Still Remembers

On March 28, 1979, the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant in Pennsylvania suffered a partial meltdow...

OSF HealthCare names Zach Yoder president of three Western Region hospitals

PEORIA – OSF HealthCare is pleased to announce Zach Yoder, MHA, RN, NEA-BC, FACHE, a...

Bethalto Police Charge Alton Man With Domestic Battery, Assault, Weapon Offenses

ALTON/BETHALTO – An Alton man with a history of domestic violence faces his latest set of felon...

Employees Raise $1,405 for the Main Street Community Center In Edwardsville

EDWARDSVILLE — Revity Credit Union employees raised $1,405 for the Main Street Community Center...

Madison County Drug Court Marks 30 Years as Illinois’ First Program

MADISON COUNTY — On April 2, 2026, the Madison County Drug Court will celebrate a majo...

SIUE Alumni Provide Insightful Sessions for Students

EDWARDSVILLE - Southern Illinois University Edwardsville admissions staff and multiple campus partner...

Zapp Thai Owner Indicted On Tax Evasion, Wire Fraud, Theft Charges

EDWARDSVILLE – An Edwardsville restaurant owner accused of filing false tax returns to avoid...

Three Accused of Defrauding the Elderly via Gold Bar Scam

ST. LOUIS – Three people accused of involvement in a conspiracy that stole $8 million from...

Civic Memorial High School Students and Staff Shave Their Heads for Childhood Cancer Research

BETHALTO - Civic Memorial High School had an exciting assembly as 18 students and several staff...

Alton Museum of History and Art Faces Ongoing Closure and Repair Challenges

ALTON - The Alton Museum of History and Art, closed since the COVID-19 Pandemic era in 2020, and Executiv...

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