96-Year-Old Swims Daily to Maintain Health and Vitality

Bob “Spider” Purcell admits he doesn’t move as fast as he used to. But he’s...

Anderson Healthcare Provides Lead Gift to Lewis and Clark Nursing Scholarship  

GODFREY – Anderson Healthcare has donated a lead gift of $1,000 to a fundraiser by Mandie...

Illinois House of Representatives for the 109th District Candidate Zachary Meyer on His Platform

EDWARDSVILLE - The League of Women Voters and the NAACP hosted a candidate forum ahead of the primar...

Alton Amphitheater Commission Seeks New Production Company, Welcomes New Member

ALTON – The Alton Amphitheater seeks to expand its event offerings for 2026 with a new production...

Illinois Senate Candidates for District #56 Talk Immigration, Energy, and Federal Politics

EDWARDSVILLE - The League of Women Voters and the NAACP hosted a candidate forum ahead of the primar...

O’Fallon Township High School Principal and Board Focus on Vaping Prevention Efforts

O’FALLON, Ill. — O’Fallon Township High School Principal Dan Howe recently told th...

ISP Efforts Results In Fewest Homicides In East St. Louis In Decades

EAST ST. LOUIS – The Illinois State Police’s (ISP) crime reduction efforts in th...

Republican Madison County Clerk Candidates Answer Questions at Candidate Forum

EDWARDSVILLE - The League of Women Voters and the NAACP hosted a candidate forum ahead of the primar...

Firefighters Prevent Spread of Brush Fire in East Alton Neighborhood

EAST ALTON — The East Alton Fire Department had another busy day Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026,...

Edwardsville Breaks Ground on Indoor Recreation Facility at Plummer Family Park

EDWARDSVILLE - The City of Edwardsville has begun construction of The Courthouse 618 at Plummer...

Madison Woman Charged With Attempted Aggravated Arson

MADISON – A local woman faces felony charges after allegedly throwing a “Molotov cocktail”...

Reflection In History: 89 Years Ago, Paul Tibbets Began His Military Career That Would Lead To Piloting The Historic Enola Gay

QUINCY/ALTON - 89 years ago, on Feb. 25, 1937, Paul Warfield Tibbets Jr. of Quincy, Illinois, enlisted...

East Alton Man Faces Multiple Surgeries After Home Fire

EAST ALTON - Chris Carpenter, a 20-year-old from East Alton, is undergoing multiple surgeries for...

Mayor Spencer Warns of Massive Service Cuts and Layoffs if State-Controlled Board of Police Commissioners’ Budget is Finalized

ST. LOUIS – Today, Mayor Cara Spencer warned that St. Louis residents should expect significant...

Saputo USA Recalls Great Value Cottage Cheese Because Of Possible Health Risk

MILWAUKEE, WISC. - Saputo Cheese USA Inc. (SUSA or Saputo) is voluntarily recalling select cottage...

Final Call to Reserve Seats for Women of Distinction Event

ALTON – Time is running out to be part of one of the region’s most inspiring and impactful...

Junior Panther Athletics Group Offers Sports Opportunities to Jerseyville Kids

JERSEYVILLE - Community members can support athletics in Jersey County while watching local kids...

Why Humans Associate Red with Love

Red can make a heartbeat feel louder. Think about how often love is shown in red: roses, hearts,...

Today's Weather: Mostly Sunny and Cool

This morning starts off mostly sunny with temperatures near 33 degrees. The air feels just a bit colder...

This Day in History on February 26: Truck Bomb Explodes at the World Trade Center

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