Second Annual Alton Midwest Nationals Returns to Alton

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Raging Rivers WaterPark to Celebrate Fourth of July with NEW Splashy Event and Daily Summer Fun

GRAFTON – Raging Rivers WaterPark invites families and thrill-seekers to make a splash this Independenc...

Opinion: Chris Klay: Medicaid Cuts Threaten Healthcare Access in Southern Illinois

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Lanes Reopening Where Possible For Independence Day Holiday Travel

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Riverbend Family Ministries Supports Community Members with "Holistic Hub" of Resources

WOOD RIVER - Riverbend Family Ministries acts as a cooling center during these hot months, bu...

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This Day in History on July 2: Lyndon B. Johnson Signs Civil Rights Act into Law

July 2 stands out as a pivotal day in history, marked by momentous events that have shaped nations,...

Alton Municipal Band Celebrates Independence Day With Patriotic Concerts

ALTON - The Alton Municipal Band continues its 135th season of Concerts in the Parks with its annua...

Godfrey Narrowly Approves Sales Tax Increase To Avoid Grocery Tax Replacement

GODFREY – The Village of Godfrey has become the first and only Riverbend municipality not...

Calhoun Sheriff's Office Arrests Four in Batchtown Raid

BATCHTOWN — Calhoun Sheriff's Office executed a court-authorized search warrant in Batchtown,...

44-Year-Old Arrested for Methamphetamine and Driving Offenses in Kampsville

KAMPSVILLE — A Pearl man faces various charges after a traffic stop on Highway 96 in Kampsville....

Jerseyville Resident Charged with Meth Possession and Driving Offenses

BRUSSELS — A Jerseyville man faces multiple charges following a traffic stop on Illinois River...

City Launches New Recovery Programs for St. Louisans Impacted by the May 16 Tornado

ST. LOUIS, MO. – The City of St. Louis has launched new recovery programs to assist residents...

College Students Return Home, Parents Urged To Discuss Mental Health

College students will soon be home for summer break. They’re embarking on their independent...

Jerseyville Splash Pad Opening Soon

JERSEYVILLE – The wait is nearly over as a highly anticipated splash pad nears its opening da...

Edwardsville Police Identify Victim In June 23, 2025, Fatal Vehicle-Motorcycle Crash

EDWARDSVILLE - The Edwardsville Police Department has released the identification of the victim involved...

Body Found In Troy: Wynona Nadine Michel Named Victim In 1990 Illinois Murder

TROY, Ill. — The body of a woman found in a field near the intersection of Lebanon and Troy...

Alton Woman Killed in Early Morning I-64 Westbound Accident

RICHMOND HEIGHTS, Mo. — A 44-year-old woman from Alton, died early Tuesday morning, July 1,...

Godfrey Man Breaks Guinness World Record for Largest Crocheted Granny Square

GODFREY - Eight months ago, Chad Ingram decided to break a record. The legally blind Godfrey man...

Great Rivers Choral Society Celebrates 25th Anniversary

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