The first River Bend Growth Association Small Business of the Month Award for 2015 was presented to Susan Berry, Executive Director of Toddle Towne Learning Center in East Alton, Illinois. The award was presented by Joell Aguirre, Director of Business Development for the Growth Association, along wit...
Every year the Boy Scouts hold the Klondike Derby at Camp Warren Levis. The race consists of various troups traversing a sled through the camp while completing various task. Current Klondike Pete and scout leader, Jeff Baer, is here to give us a more in-depth explanation.
Alton's most recent Brewery has been under construction and building local anticipation for months. We are happy to inform you that construction is nearly complete and the Old Bakery Beer Company is just about ready to open its doors to the public! James Rogalsky, owner of Old Bakery Beer Company, i...
The US Bank on Washington Avenue in Alton was robbed at 11:53 AM. The suspect remains at large, if you have any information contact Alton Police at (618) 463-3505 or the anonymous tip hotline at (618) 465-9548.
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Though the Rams will be finishing their season soon, they will have quite the opponent to face in the Seattle Seahawks. Players and coaches discuss taking on a surging Seattle team now at full health. We'll also discuss the team's recent Rookie Pro Bowl selection.
We bid farewell to the Riverbend Weekend Crew, but not before some holiday cheer. Let's enjoy one last episode with Riverbend Weekend's rendition of Twas the Night Before Christmas.
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