How to Preserve Fall Foliage for Decorations: Capturing Nature’s Vibrant Palette

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This Day in History on October 20: U.S. Senate Ratifies Louisiana Purchase Treaty

October 20 is a date that has witnessed a variety of significant historical events across the globe....

Downtown Wood River To Host Trick or Treat On Oct. 22, 2025

WOOD RIVER – The Wood River Business Alliance is excited to announce the annual Downtown Trick...

Tragic Fire Destroys Velasquez Family Home

ST. LOUIS - A family’s newly renovated home was destroyed by an uncontrollable fire this week,...

Brighton, Granite City Students Are University Of North Dakota Grads

GRAND FORKS, N.D. - More than 500 students graduated from the University of North Dakota (UND) during...

St. Clair County Transit Drives $129.5 Million To Economy Annually

BELLEVILLE - The St. Clair County Transit District (SCCTD), in conjunction with Citizens fo...

Copper Theft From Wieland Among Granite City Theft Cases

GRANITE CITY – Granite City Police have charged three local residents with theft, including...

Grafton-Area Drawings For Trapper Permits Take Place Oct. 29, 2025

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources will host a public lottery drawing...

This Weekend in History on October 18 and 19: Battle of Yorktown Ends Major Combat in American Revolutionary War

October 18 and 19 have been dates marked by a fascinating array of events that have shaped history...

Illinois Legislators Tour SIU SDM During Free Dental Care Event to Give Kids A Smile

EDWARDSVILLE – “They cleaned my teeth really good, and now they feel a lot better,”...

Traffic Stop On Illinois 96 Leads to Drug Possession Charge For Jerseyville Woman

MOZIER - On July 22nd 2025, at approximately 2:55 PM, Deputies with the Calhoun County Sheriff’s...

Jersey Community High School Breaks Record With ILMEA Selections

JERSEYVILLE - Members of Jersey Community Unit School District No. 100’s high school choir and...

Drug Investigation Leads to Criminal Charges in Calhoun

HARDIN - On August 10th 2025, at approximately 9:37 PM, Deputies with the Calhoun County Sheriff’s...

Pride, Inc. to Host Mouse Race Fundraiser for Area Beautification

GODFREY - Pride, Inc. will host a unique fundraising event meant to raise money for their beautification...

Nurse Eva Baumann Praised For Life-Saving Stroke Care

MARYVILLE – Eva Baumann, RN, of Anderson Hospital was recently honored with The DAISY Award®...

Alton-Godfrey Rotary Presents A Salute to Veterans featuring Captain Geech & The Shrimp Shack Shooters on Nov. 8, 2025

ALTON/GODFREY - Captain Geech & The Shrimp Shack Shooters will headline the Alton-Godfrey Rotary...

LC to Host Fall Career Fair

GODFREY – Lewis and Clark Community College invites both students and members of the public...

33-Year-Old Man Fatally Shot During Knife Confrontation With Police

ST. CHARLES, MO. — A 33-year-old man was fatally shot by a St. Charles County Police officer...

More Details Revealed In Alton Shooting Case

ALTON – More details behind the circumstances that lead to a shooting in Alton last week ha...

Alton's Gordon Moore Park Receives Upgrades This Weekend: New Playground and Resurfaced Tennis Courts

ALTON - Gordon Moore Park in Alton has undergone many upgrades in the past few weeks. Parks an...

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