Hayner Library Launches Dinosaur-Themed Summer Reading Program

ALTON - The Summer Reading Program at Hayner Public Library District has officially started....

Mac’s Downtown Sidewalk Café Plans Get Alton City Council Approval

ALTON – A new sidewalk café is set to open in downtown Alton. City Council members...

Free Alton Event to Answer Tax Strategy Questions for Retirees

ALTON - Community members can learn more about tax strategies for retirees and aspiring retirees...

Granite City Police Department Welcomes Officer Aaron Matyas

GRANITE CITY — The Granite City Police Department has welcomed Aaron Matyas to...

Local Teacher Selected for We The Teachers National Fellowship at William & Mary 

EDWARDSVILLE – Edwardsville Community Unit School District #7 is pleased to announce that...

Police: Person of Interest Held in Fatal Alton Shooting

ALTON — A person of interest is in custody following a fatal shooting investigation in the...

Autism Driver Proposal Could Change Illinois Traffic Stops

SPRINGFIELD, IL. - Illinois lawmakers have sent two measures to Gov. JB Pritzker that would creat...

Plans Finalized, Sponsors Announced For Glen Carbon’s “Glentennial” Homecoming Happening June 19-20, 2026

GLEN CARBON – Plans are officially finalized for a milestone celebration as the Village of...

Carlinville Area Hospital & Clinics To Host Community Blood Drive With ImpactLife Monday, June 15, 2026

CARLINVILLE - Carlinville Area Hospital & Clinics will host a Community Blood Drive with ImpactLife,...

Why Summer Vacation Exists — and Why the Farm Story Isn’t the Full Truth

Summer vacation feels ancient, but in its modern form, it is surprisingly recent—and it was...

June 2 in History: From Queen Elizabeth II’s Coronation to Pope John Paul II Visit to Poland

On June 2, one of the most significant events in global history is the coronation of Queen Elizabeth...

Today's Weather: Mostly sunny and less humid

Tuesday starts sunny and comfortable, with temperatures in the mid-60s early and a light northeast breeze...

Wood River Approves $125,000 Expansion Of Sidewalk Replacement Contract

WOOD RIVER – More funding has been approved for additional sidewalk repairs throughout Wood...

Alton Officers Issue 28 Traffic Device Citations During Campaign

ALTON - The Alton Police Department said it issued seat belt and other traffic citations...

Olivia Storey and Chandler Hulvey Join Jail Division

EDWARDSVILLE - The Madison County Sheriff’s Office announced the addition of tw...

Edwardsville High School Principal Alex Fox Praises Edwardsville 2026 Graduates

EDWARDSVILLE - About 550 Edwardsville High School graduates received their diplomas at a well-attended...

Hundreds of Jeeps to Cruise Historic Route 66 During Route 66 Centennial Celebration

WHAT: The Route 66 Jeep Run will bring Jeep enthusiasts from across the Midwest together on Saturday...

Charges Issued for Assault 1st Degree, Armed Criminal Action, and Unlawful Use of a Weapon

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office on Monday...

East St. Louis District 189 Seniors Reach Remarkable $20 Million Scholarship Milestone

EAST ST. LOUIS - East St. Louis School District 189 announced late last week that the...

East Alton-Wood River Graduate Allison Layton Joins Illinois Army Guard

WOOD RIVER — Allison Layton of Wood River, a recent graduate of East Alton-Wood River High School,...

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