This Day in History on May 29: First Successful Ascent of Mount Everest

May 29 has witnessed some of the most pivotal moments in global history, affecting politics, culture,...

Christner Appointed Alton Deputy Police Chief

ALTON – The Alton Police Department has a newly appointed Deputy Chief. Lieutenant Dustin...

Opinion: Senator Harriss: A Real Plan Needed To Stabilize Energy Costs As Summer Rate Hikes Hit Families

GLEN CARBON - As temperatures rise and air conditioning use increases, Illinois families are facing...

Alton Parks and Recreation Department Offers Summer Day Camp

ALTON - Alton’s Parks and Recreation Department will host a day camp for eight weeks thi...

‘Violent Offender Against Youth’ Charged In Alton Domestic Battery Case

ALTON – An Alton man deemed a “violent offender against youth” faces his second...

Glen Carbon Trustees Approve Retaining Grocery Sales Tax

GLEN CARBON – Glen Carbon joins a growing list of local communities imposing their own sales...

Plein Air Art Competition Invites Artists to "Capture the Essence" of Mississippi River

ALTON - Local artists are encouraged to create art for the Riverbend’s first “Mississippi...

Red Cross Transitions Individuals Affected By Tornado From 12th and Park Shelter To New Shelter

ST. LOUIS, MO – The American Red Cross has opened a shelter at Ferguson Nazarene Church,...

Limited-Edition Jersey Sales Support Alton Fire and Police Departments On June 4, 2025

ALTON - The Alton River Dragons will auction limited-edition jerseys during their June 4, 2025,...

Swansea Police Showcase Three Units at 2025 Memorial Day Event

SWANSEA — The Swansea Police Department took part in the annual Memorial Day Parade on Monday,...

East St. Louis School District 189 Recognizes Kenneth Watts’ Impact On Student Attendance

EAST ST. LOUIS — Kenneth Watts, a Truancy Officer with East St. Louis School District...

IDNR Monitoring Black Bear Sighting in St. Clair County

SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is monitoring a black...

Jerseyville Keeps Grocery Tax After City Council Vote

JERSEYVILLE – Jerseyville is the latest Riverbend community to keep a sales tax on groceries...

Alton School District Forms Community Engagement Coalition to Collect Community's Feedback

ALTON - The Alton Community Unit School District #11 Board of Education voted unanimously to create...

Family Appeals For Support As Granite City Teen Fights Cancer

GRANITE CITY - Becky Hansel is appealing to the public for support as her 16-year-old niece, Trinity...

Edwardsville Police Announces “Click It Or Ticket” Campaign Numbers

EDWARDSVILLE – The Edwardsville Police announced it issued 35 citations during the Memorial...

St. Louis Disaster Relief Update: Financial Assistance Available For Qualifying Individuals

ST. LOUIS - In addition to other services, the American Red Cross is now providing financial assistance...

New Legislation Targets Tenant Support and Tax Relief for Displaced St. Louis Residents

ST. LOUIS - Today, St. Louis City's Board of Aldermen will introduce two bills to support residents...

American Red Cross Opens Additional Shelter In St. Louis

ST. LOUIS - The American Red Cross has opened an additional shelter located at Peter & Paul Community...

Swansea Rotary Presents Eight CAVE Educational Awards

SWANSEA - The Rotary Club of Swansea presented financial educational awards to four Center for Academic...

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