Charles Thomas, Video Producer

The Indians and Oilers take the field in Wood River.

"Since Joe and Barb Garwood opened for business in 1983, Garwood’s Heating and Cooling’s goal has been to operate a full service company that charges fair prices. Serving the community with honesty and integrity, their motto has always been to treat their customer the way they want to be...

On Thursday September 28 the RiverBend Growth Association held a ribbon cutting to celebrate the grand reopening, under local ownership, of Smart Style Hair Salon inside the Walmart at 610 Wesley Drive, Suite A in Wood River, Illinois. The Riverbend Growth Association (RBGA) is the chambe...

Alton – Robert ‘Bob’ Sanders Waste Systems, Inc. was named the River Bend Growth Association ’s September 2017 Small Business of the Month. The business that started in 1936 has been passed down from Bob Sr. to sons Bobby and Glenn. The brothers have grown Sanders...

The city of Alton is celebrating its most recent addition to Gordon Moore Park, an all inclusive playground featuring handicap-accessible equipment.

Nilo Farms opened its gates to celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day. The event offered ranges for shooting and archery, fishing, local vendors, and a variety of other environmental activities for the whole family.

Two of the areas biggest schools step on the field as the Redbirds host the Tigers in Alton

The Liberty Bank Alton Amphitheater hosted the annual event complete with music, drinks, rides, games, and fun for the whole family. Aerial coverage provided by 1st Mid America Bank Sky Cam.

It’s a new day for Hit-N-Run Convenience Stores located throughout the river bend area. On Tuesday September 12 the Riverbend Growth Association conducted a ribbon cutting at Hit-N-Run’s Bethalto Store to celebrate the six-store chain’s new ownership. New owners Dwight and Teresa...

Former conference rivals take the field as the Explorers host the Oilers in Alton.