Grandparents: Don’t Leave 529 Deductions on the Table

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Man Arrested On Multiple Charges After Disturbance

HARDIN - On September 7, 2025, the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office was notified by West Central...

Community Rallying Around Granite City Mom During Cancer Treatment

GRANITE CITY — Holly Lightfoot, a devoted mother of four and wife of Granite City Police Office...

Edwardsville Approves Nearly $5 Million For Replacement Of North Main Street Water Main

EDWARDSVILLE – A water main running through downtown Edwardsville, which dates back to 1892,...

Granite City Man Faces Felonies In Third DUI Case

GRANITE CITY – A Granite City man faces his third charge of driving under the influence and...

Granite City Area Men Charged With Possessing Brass, Metal Knuckles

GRANITE CITY – Two men from the Granite City area have been charged with illegally possessing...

Mayor Praises Sheriff's Office For Glazebrook Park And Village Crime Prevention Efforts

GODFREY — A resident spoke of concerns about vandalism at Glazebrook Park at a Village Board...

Edwardsville Aldermen Deny Leclaire Park Improvements For Now

EDWARDSVILLE – In a rare move this week, Edwardsville City Council members unanimously...

Bologna Is A Staple Deli Meat In United States

Did you know that bologna is one of the most widely consumed deli meats in the United States,...

This Day in History: October 24: Black Thursday Signaled Stock Market Crash Start

October 24 is a date rich with historical significance, spanning centuries and touching various corner...

This weekend's Weather: Showers and Cooler Temps

Friday in the River Bend area starts out mostly cloudy with increasing clouds throughout the day. Expect...

Illinois State Police Conduct Major Crime Suppression Operation In St. Clair and Madison Counties

EAST ST. LOUIS — Illinois State Police conducted a three-day violent crime suppression detail...

Edwardsville Man Sentenced To 10 Years For Child Pornography

EDWARDSVILLE — James T. Berry, 24, of Edwardsville, was sentenced to 10 years in prison after...

Duke Bakery To Relaunch Historic Soda Line

ALTON — Duke Bakery, a longtime fixture in the Alton community, is set to relaunch its Duke...

2026 STEP Grant Empowers Edwardsville Traffic Safety Campaigns

EDWARDSVILLE – The Edwardsville Police Department is proud to announce it has been awarded a...

$305,000 In TIF Agreements Approved By Wood River City Council

WOOD RIVER – Three redevelopment projects worth a total of up to $305,000 are moving forward...

Community Unites For Wood River Halloween Celebration

WOOD RIVER — The Wood River Business Alliance's Annual Downtown Trick or Treat event attracted...

Lewis and Clark Community College Students Get Hands-On Training in Early Childhood Water Education

EAST ALTON – Students in Lewis and Clark Community College’s Child Development program...

Illinois Heartland Library System Transforms Interlibrary Loan Process With New Sorting Machines

EDWARDSVILLE – Your requests are about to arrive at your library faster thanks to the Illinois...

Single-Vehicle Crash On Alton Square Mall Drive Injures Woman

ALTON — A single-vehicle crash involving a female driver occurred Thursday morning, Oct. 23,...

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