Happy Birthday Route 66 - Celebrating a Century of the American Spirit

BUZZ MAGAZINE – Edwardsville is getting ready to celebrate the 100th anniversary of America’s...

STARSHIP featuring Mickey Thomas to Headline Historic Route 66 Centennial Celebration in Springfield

BUZZ MAGAZINE – The iconic Mother Road is turning 100, and it’s getting a soundtrack to...

Alton Man Charged With Battering Officers After Disturbance At Hit-N-Run

ALTON – A reported disturbance at an Alton Hit-N-Run store has yielded criminal charges agains...

June 5 in History: The Six-Day War, D-Day Preparations and the First AIDS Report

June 5 has often marked turning points in war, empire, culture, and public life, but the date is...

Woman Charged With Fleeing Alton Police Following Alleged Target Retail Theft

ALTON – A local woman accused of fleeing police at high speeds to avoid arrest for stealing...

East Alton Man Detained After Multi-Agency Police Chase

EAST ALTON – An East Alton man accused of fleeing from multiple law enforcement agencies at...

East St. Louis Student Carl Hill To Help Shape Illinois Education Supports

EAST ST. LOUIS - East St. Louis Senior High School student Carl Hill has been selected to serve...

East St. Louis Flyers Unified Track and Field Team Wins State Title

EAST ST. LOUIS - The East St. Louis Flyers Unified Track and Field Team recently won...

Edwardsville Approves Purchases Of New Police Vehicles, In-Car Cameras

EDWARDSVILLE – The Edwardsville Police Department is set to replace five vehicles in its...

Godfrey Officials Weigh Promoting Solar Program

GODFREY – Godfrey may promote a program to offer guidance on solar installations to residents...

Historic St. Mary's Church In Alton Undergoes Roof and Tower Repairs

ALTON - Residents in Alton have been watching the roof and upcoming tower restoration work at St. Mary’...

Alton Municipal Band Opens 136th Season Tonight

ALTON - The Alton Municipal Band will open their season with a concert tonight. At 7:30 p.m....

Ruby Lowder Named 2026 Miss Macoupin County Fair

MACOUPIN COUNTY - The Macoupin County Fair Pageant has introduced its 2026 Fair queens,...

Veteran Amputee Plans to Bicycle Route 66 in 22 Days

ILLINOIS - A UK man is traveling to the States to bicycle the entire length of Route 66 —...

'Uptick In Property Crimes and Vehicle Break-Ins:' Collinsville Police Urges Residents to Take Steps

COLLINSVILLE - The Collinsville Police Department is urging residents in Collinsville,...

Edwardsville Police Charge Collinsville Man In Vehicular Invasion, Battery Case

EDWARDSVILLE – A domestic battery convict accused of an unprovoked vehicular invasion and attac...

Lane closures on Illinois 255 at Seminary Road Begin June 8, 2026

ALTON – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that lane closures on...

Week of Activities in June Will Kick Off Route 66 Centennial Celebration in Edwardsville

EDWARDSVILLE – The City of Edwardsville is jump-starting its Route 66 centennial celebration...

OSFM Announces $6 Million In Small Equipment Grants

SPRINGFIELD - The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) announced today the recipients...

Metro-East Lutheran High School Fourth Quarter and Second Semester Honor Roll

Grade 9 – Honor Roll with High Distinction (g.p.a. 4.0) Mitchelll Althardt, Swansea Alaina...

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