Charles Thomas, Video Producer

Ghouls and Goblins fill the streets of Alton once again as the city hosts its annual Halloween parade.

In the first of what hopes to be many years, the Wood River Chili Cook Off featured both food and activities for the whole family.

As Halloween nears, more parades are happening across the river bend.

Sara Jane Woodson Newton Cohron (1853 – 1918) Sara Jane Woodson Newton Cohron was a very successful teacher in St. Louis and East St. Louis and the founder of the St. Louis Colored Orphans Home (now the Annie Malone Children's Home). Cohron used her influence with the president of Boatmen's Bank...

Bethalto held it's annual parade that concluded with a trunk-or-treat.

The Shells hosts the Explorers in Roxana.

The Shells host the Explorers in Roxana.

Held at Alton Memorial Hospital, the ceremony brings residents of the river bend together to remember "those whose lives have been lost through domestic violence and those who suffer from abuse in our communities". "Alton Memorial supports a coordinated domestic violence committee that includes member...

The Alton YWCA held a forum to allow the public a closer look at the candidates running in the upcoming election.

Ryan, candidate for Madison County Circuit Judge, Jumper spoke at the democratic meet and greet held at James Killion Park this past weekend.