Beloved Father McGivney Coach Brandon Ahring Remembered in School Vigil

GLEN CARBON — Father McGivney Catholic High School will hold a blessing ceremony for its ne...

RiverBender Blog: I Got My First Pedicure at EXO Lounge

Okay, not my first-ever pedicure, but my first pedicure since high school. Last week, I found...

The Importance of Volunteering in Your Community

Did you know that volunteering not only benefits the community but also significantly improves the...

This Day in History on April 21: The Founding of Rome

April 21 is a date rich with historical significance, marked by events that have shaped cultures,...

Bishop Paprocki: Pope Francis Was A ‘Witness of Love’  

SPRINGFIELD – Bishop Thomas John Paprocki of the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois issued...

Authorities Confirm Four Fatalities In Trilla Plane Accident

TRILLA, Ill. — The Illinois State Police are investigating a fatal crash involving a small, single-engin...

The Cultural History of 4/20 and Its Modern-Day Context

Did you know that the term “4/20” originated not from a government decree or a marketing...

This Weekend in History on April 19 and 20: The Columbine School Shooting and Adolf Hitler's Birthday

April 19th and 20th are dates that resonate through history. One of the most pivotal events associate...

Belleville Police Investigate Reckless Discharge Of Firearm

BELLEVILLE — Belleville Police are investigating a reckless discharge of a firearm after multiple...

Great River Road Receives National Byway Partnership Award

ALTON – The National Scenic Byway Association is proud to recognize the Great River Road and...

Alton Residents Join Nationwide Protests Against Trump Administration

ALTON - Community members gathered in downtown Alton to protest the Donald Trump administration....

Nightly Ramp Closures At I-270/illinois 111 Interchange Begin April 21

PONTOON BEACH – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that nightly ramp...

Schnucks and Dierbergs Stores Will Be Closed on Easter Sunday

ALTON/BETHALTO/EDWARDSVILLE/GODFREY - As the Riverbend community celebrates Easter, Schnucks and...

New CDC Data Shows Progress in Autism Diagnosis and Early Intervention   

SPRINGFIELD — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released updated...

Alton Amphitheater Cancels April 19 Concert Due to Rain Threat

ALTON - Due to the threat of heavy rainfall, the Alton Amphitheater Commission is canceling the free...

This Day in History on April 18: 1906 San Francisco Earthquake

April 18th marks a day rich with historical significance across the globe, spanning groundbreaking...

Several Jerseyville Street Projects Planned, In Progress

JERSEYVILLE – The City of Jerseyville has several street improvement projects planned over...

LC Holds 18th Annual Trebuchet Competition

GODFREY – Lewis and Clark Community College held its annual Trebuchet Competition April 4,...

Midwest Members Credit Union Sponsors “Oiler Of The Month”

WOOD RIVER - Midwest Members Credit Union is proud to sponsor the “Oiler of the Month”...

Edwardsville Author Publishes Tenth Book

EDWARDSVILLE – Award-winning author and journalist Elizabeth Donald is proud to announce her...

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