Giannoulias Warns About Rise in DMV Text Scams Citing January 17 Enforcement

SPRINGFIELD - Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias is warning Illinoisans to lookout for text...

The Wild Things Conference Moves South in 2026

O'FALLON, IL. - After being held in northern Illinois for decades and growing into one of the largest...

100 Years Ago: Alton Narrowly Avoids Dirigible Disaster

ALTON - On January 8, 1926, a TC-7 military airship sailed “majestically over the city”...

Give Blood, Get Roses: Walter Knoll Florist Teams Up With Red Cross For Blood Drive

ST. LOUIS – January is National Blood Donor Month, a time to honor donors who selflessly give...

Vadlani Appointed Executive Director of National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center (NCERC)

EDWARDSVILLE – Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has appointed Praveen V. Vadlani, PhD,...

Regional Transit Officials Highlight The Trajectory Of Transit In 2026 In Citizens For Modern Transit's 'Talking Transit' Event

ST. LOUIS - The MetroLink extension to MidAmerica St. Louis Airport is scheduled to open in summer...

Alton Pride Opens 2026 Scholarship Applications for Riverbend LGBTQ+ Youth & Allies

ALTON — Alton Pride is proud to announce that scholarship applications are officially open fo...

Alton Athletic Association Sponsors Trivia Night to Support Student Athletes

ALTON - Community members have the opportunity to support the Alton Athletic Association at...

Alton Police Investigate Crash On 20th and Piasa

ALTON — A two-vehicle crash occurred at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16, 2026, at the intersection...

Quick Action Prevents Major Damage in Bethalto Structure Fire

BETHALTO, Ill. — The Bethalto Fire Department responded to a structure fire Friday night in...

Emergency Shelter Available in St. Louis This Weekend

ST. LOUIS – The City of St. Louis Department of Human Services and its partners are activating...

Attorney General Raoul Obtains 16-Year Prison Sentence For Belleville Man Who Disseminated Child Sexual Abuse Material

BELLEVILLE – Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced that a Belleville, Illinois man prosecuted...

Reaching 50 Signals Major Health Changes to Address

For many people, turning 50 is a landmark birthday. It not only means reaching a half a century,...

Judge Convicts Keith Sanders of First-Degree Murder

EDWARDSVILLE — Madison County Associate Judge Neil Schroeder handed down a guilty verdict o...

Godfrey Gym to Host Wellness Fair

GODFREY - ABS Workout Plans will host their third annual health fair next weekend. From 10...

Madison County Opens Scholarship Applications for High Achievers

MADISON COUNTY - The Madison County Regional Superintendent, Dr. Robert W. Werden, along with Mr. Manni...

Granite City Man Charged With Stealing Fuel From School District, Fleeing Police

GRANITE CITY – A Granite City 19-year-old accused of stealing motor vehicle fuel from the Madiso...

Woodland Elementary’s Ali Hiller Named IPA Southwest Region Assistant Principal of the Year

EDWARDSVILLE – Woodland Elementary Assistant Principal Ali Hiller has been named the Illinois...

Madison County Children Can Now Receive Free Books Mailed to Their Homes Through Dolly Parton Imagination Library

MADISON COUNTY - Local officials, school administrators and librarians are celebrating the launch...

AirPods Lead To Arrest Of Godfrey Man In Alton Burglary, Theft Case

ALTON – A Godfrey man faces his latest felony charges after breaking into an Alton home and...

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