Charles Thomas, Video Producer

The Cookie Factory Bakery & Cafe was chosen River Bend Growth Association Small Business of the Month for the month for July 2017. Chair of the Growth Association’s Small Business of the Month Committee, Amy Schaake was on hand as was Growth Association President Monica Bristow and Director...

The 39th annual Hit N Run Pee Wee Fun Run took place at Gordon Moore Park in Alton, Illinois. Parents cheered on their children (All ages up to 14) as they ran the half mile course. This run was coordinated by the Alton Road Runners Club and Hit-n-Run food stores. No matter what place children took,...

Ground was broken on Thursday July 6th for a new office building for Heneghan, White, Cutting & Rice Insurance Agency in Jerseyville, Illinois. Currently located at 117 South Washington Street, their new location will be at 200 North State Street on the corner of North State and East Exchange Streets....

School may be out, but baseball continues with American Legion play.

Once again, the city of Alton holds it's annual Independence Day celebration on the Mississippi riverfront.

When an American flag reaches the end of its life cycle, the government requires that the flag be disposed of in a dignified manner. Local scout troops from across the river bend gathered at Edwardsville's American Legion to give these great American symbols a proper send off. The event also marked...

The Greentree Inn located in Elsah, Illinois is a quaint bed and breakfast located on a shady lane. The building reflects the late 18th century architecture and each of the rooms are beautifully appointed. On Friday June 23rd, the Riverbend Growth Association held a ribbon cutting to honor the Inn’s...

For 8 seasons, Janey and Greg Brummett have been the proprietors of Buena Vista located in Grafton and on Wednesday June 21st, the Riverbend Growth Association celebrated the unique shop’s relocation to 307 E. Main Street with a ribbon cutting. The store is built around Greg Brummett’s...

Julie's Graphics has been customizing clothing, koozies, pens, business cards, and more for residents and businesses of Jersey County and the river bend area for over 10 years. On Thursday, June 15th, the Jersey County Business Association celebrated the business's 10 year anniversary and grand re-opening...

Scott Bibb, a plaintiff in the Alton School Cases, fought hard to to keep Alton schools desegregated to allow all the children of the community to receive the best possible education.