East Alton Police Warn Residents of Rising Scam Attempts

EAST ALTON - The East Alton Police Department is warning residents about a recent surge in scams targeting...

Some Godfrey Residents Face Boil Water Advisory Amid Hydrant Repairs

GODFREY - Illinois American Water issued an urgent boil water order Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 10, 2026,...

Andreas Calls for Voter ID: Clerk Writes Letter To Senators

EDWARDSVILLE— In an effort to ensure fair elections and strengthen election integrity, Madison...

More Americans are Caring for Loved Ones — But Few Feel Prepared for Emergencies

ST. LOUIS — Today, millions of Americans serve as caregivers, supporting both young children...

YWCA Announces 2026 Women of Distinction Honorees Celebrating "The Power of Her" on March 12, 2026

ALTON - YWCA Southwestern Illinois is proud to announce its 2026 Women of Distinction honorees, an...

Riverbend Valentine’s Day Deals Roundup

Valentine’s Day is almost here, and local businesses across the Riverbend are offering special...

Matt Waters Joins Carrollton Bank As Commercial Banking Officer

ALTON – Carrollton Bank announced today that Matt Waters has joined Carrollton Bank as Senior...

Grace Carter of Alton Shines In Academics/Athletics at Kentucky Wesleyan University

OWENSBORO, KY. - Grace Carter of Alton has been named to the Dean's List for the Fall 2025 at Kentucky...

Hemmings Great Race Plans Collinsville Stop

ALTON - The Hemmings Great Race presented by Coker Tire will shine the spotlight along The Last...

Juvenile Shot Multiple Times in Belleville Incident

BELLEVILLE - Belleville Police said a juvenile male was shot multiple times late Monday night, Feb....

National 211 Day: Celebrating the Impact of United Way 211

ST. LOUIS — United Way 211 Day is celebrated annually on February 11th (2/11) to raise...

Local Nonprofit Hosts Sip and Shop to Support Cancer Patients

EDWARDSVILLE - A local nonprofit invites community members to “Sip and Shop” while...

Ameren Corporation Adds Timothy Rausch to Board of Directors

ST. LOUIS - Ameren Corporation (NYSE: AEE) announced today that Timothy S. Rausch has been elected...

Full Closure of Illinois 157 and Illinois 162 Intersection Begins Feb. 26, 2026

GLEN CARBON – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced a full closure of...

Candidate Kevin Hall Discusses Affordability and Bid for IL State Senate Seat in 56th District

RIVERBEND - Former Edwardsville Township Supervisor Kevin Hall hopes to represent the 56th District...

Gov. Pritzker Celebrates Route 66 Centennial Kickoff

GRANITE CITY —Today, Governor JB Pritzker, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic...

EHS Color Guard Brings Home School’s First WGI Regional Championship  

EDWARDSVILLE — The Edwardsville High School Color Guard brought home the school’s first...

How Love Poems Evolved Through History

Love poems didn’t start as private confessions. For much of their history, they were closer...

This Day in History on February 10: Child Star Shirley Temple Dies

The story of February 10 begins in the early Middle Ages. In 1258, the Mongols captured Baghdad,...

Edwardsville Approves Agreement For Route 66 Shared Use Path

EDWARDSVILLE – The next stretch of a shared use path running through downtown Edwardsville...

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