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May 31 in History: Titanic's Launch and Tulsa Race Massacre Mark a Day of Turning Points

On May 31, 1578, King Henry III of France laid the first stone of the Pont Neuf in Paris, a bridge...

Why Summer Feels So Freeing, Even When Life Stays Busy

Freedom can feel as simple as leaving the house without checking a schedule. That feeling helps...

Kentucky Statehood and Thomas Edison's First Patent Lead a Wide-Ranging Look at June 1 in History

On June 1, one of the most far-reaching events in world history took place in 1792, when Kentucky...

Today's Weather: Stormy start, brighter finish

Monday starts wet, with rain and a few thunderstorms moving through the area early in the morning. Som...

Metro East Lawmakers Send Five Bipartisan Bills to the Governor  

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Senator Erica Harriss (R-Glen Carbon) and State Representative Am...

State Sen. Turner Expands Awareness of Service Animals in Schools

SPRINGFIELD – After meeting with a local student who can no longer take her service animal...

Fredbird Asks You to Help Patients in Need: Annual Red Cross St. Louis Cardinals Blood Drive June 8-12    

ST. LOUIS – Did you know that in the time it takes to sing the chorus of Take Me Out to the...

100 Years Ago: Alton YWCA Hosts May Frolic Dance Performance

A large audience attended the Alton Y.W.C.A.’s May Frolic performance at Spaulding Auditorium...

Colton K. Cissell Charged After Deadly Troy House Explosions

MADISON COUNTY - Authorities in Madison County have charged a 22-year-old man in connection with an...

Godfrey Women’s Club Honors Golden Leaf Award Recipient

GODFREY – Fran Scheurer, President, introduced Ginger Woodman and her therapy dog, Koda as Godfrey...

U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers Encourages Visitors To Make Water Safety A Priority This Summer

ST. LOUIS – As Americans head to lakes and rivers for the 2026 recreation season, the U.S....

Lane Closures Planned at Illinois 100 and U.S. 67 Intersection in Alton

ALTON – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that intermittent daytime...

A Day in the Life Comes to Godfrey Stage

ALTON - YWCA is proud to host “A Day in the Life,” a powerful devised theater production...

Vitality Women's Clinic Shares New Initiatives, Including Fundraising Campaign

GODFREY - Vitality Women’s Clinic is a faith-based, pro-life pregnancy center in Godfrey....

Alton Man Accused Of Officer Assault During High-Speed Police Chase

ALTON – An Alton man accused of fleeing police at high speeds in a residential neighborhood...

Old Bakery Beer Company Outlines Current Deals, Specials, and Upcoming Events

ALTON - The Old Bakery Beer Company has a special deal for community members who want to use their...

Illinois State Police Launch June ACE Patrols

COLLINSVILLE – Illinois State Police (ISP) Troop 8 Commander, Captain Casey Faro, announces th...

Alton High Student Shares Community Theater Experience as Youngest Cast Member

ALTON - A local Alton High School student is making waves at Alton Little Theater as their youngest...

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On May 30, 1431, Joan of Arc was executed in Rouen, a moment that became one of the most remembered...

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