Marquette Senior Honored by Alton-Godfrey Rotary Club

ALTON — Marquette Catholic High School senior Jessica Eales was recognized as an Alton-Godfrey...

Edwardsville High School Fall 2025 First Semester Honor Roll

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Artist of the Month: Lyla Hsu is Guided by Exploration

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2026 Women of Distinction: Debbie Sheary Advocates for Alton Students and Community Members

ALTON - Debbie Sheary has spent a lifetime advocating for others. Sheary, one of the YWCA’s...

East St Louis Teacher Wins Illinois Education Award

EAST ST. LOUIS - East St. Louis School District 189 announced that Meonshai Houston,...

RiverBender Blog: I Took a Ring-Making Class

I love wearing rings. I always have at least four on my fingers. It’s my go-to jewelry. ...

Soulcial Kitchen to Host 20th Monthly “Block Party for Good” in Alton on February 27

ALTON – Soulcial Kitchen will host its monthly Block Party for Good on Friday, February...

Why Breakups Peak in February

The month that’s supposed to celebrate love is also one of the busiest times for breakups....

Edwardsville Elementary School Celebrates Lunar New Year with Teacher Who Spent Five Years in China

EDWARDSVILLE/MORO - First-grade students at Midway Elementary School celebrated Lunar New Year...

Edwardsville Building Crash Claims One Life

EDWARDSVILLE — One person died when a Chevy Silverado pickup truck crashed into the Redmon Insurance...

The Meaning Behind "Falling in Love"

People say they “fell in love” as if love were a slick patch of ice—one wrong ste...

This Day in History on February 16: Union Captures Fort Donelson During Civil War

In the late 1500s, Europe’s religious and political tensions were already shaping daily life....

Today's Weather: Partly Sunny and Warmer

This morning starts with some fog that will lift early, giving way to partly sunny skies. Temperatures...

2026 Women of Distinction: Lynne Burnett Fights for Others on Local and National Levels

ALTON - Lynne Burnett has always had a fire for giving back. Burnett, one of the YWCA’s...

This Weekend in History on February 14 and 15: City of St. Louis Founded

On February 14, 1929, seven men were killed in Chicago in what became known as the St. Valentine’s...

Illinois Recognizes Jersey Teacher with Statewide Award

JERSEYVILLE — A sixth-grade teacher in Jersey Community Unit School District No...

East St. Louis Teacher Receives Prestigious Illinois Award

EAST ST. LOUIS - Myisha Ross, a special education teacher at Dr. Katie Harper Wright...

Granite City Elks Names Students of the Month

GRANITE CITY – Granite City Elks Lodge #1063 recognized Granite City High School seniors...

100 Years Ago: Alton Automobile Club Hosts Balloon Blowing Contest at Mineral Springs Hotel

On February 13, 1926, an article in the Alton Evening Telegraph announced “a novel balloon...

Ameren Support Rise and Shine For Heat Fundraiser

ST. LOUIS - Patrick Smith, president of Ameren Illinois, makes a contribution to support the 26 th...

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