Steven Spencer, Staff Writer

ALTON - Murray the Groundhog made a stop at the Alton Visitor Center Friday morning to let everyone know six more weeks of winter are on the way. Mayor of Alton Brant Walker read brief proclamation declaring Friday "Murray Groundhog Day" in the city of Alton, with Murray, a permanent resident...

EDWARDSVILLE - The Southern Illinois University of Edwardsville softball family got a little larger Thursday evening as the newest Cougar, six-year-old Karlie Maine, signed her letter of intent at the Vadalabene Center, thanks to the help of the Cougars and Team Impact. “Karlie is a very...

JERSEYVILLE - Drew Sauerwein signed his letter of intent with St. Ambrose University Thursday afternoon. Sauerwein will join the Fighting Bees football program in the fall as he continues his academic and athletic career. As his time with Panthers comes to an end Sauerwein said he looks forward...

JERSEYVILLE - The Panthers Blake Wittman signed his letter of intent with St. Ambrose University Thursday afternoon. Wittman will go on to play as a part of the Fighting Bees football team while continuing his athletic and academic career. Wittman said he’s excited to have decided on a school...

ALTON - The Marquette Explorers took an early three-point lead in the first quarter Wednesday night against Bunker Hill, which they were able to carry through the game for another win, 51-34. The Explorers continued to control the game at halftime by seven points, 20-13. Peyton Kline played a...

ALTON - Alton firefighters were able to quickly extinguish a fire outside Alton First Presbyterian Church on the corner of Fourth and Alby Thursday morning. The fire consumed bushes along the sidewalk just outside of the church walls around its parking lot. Due to dry weather, vegetation can ignite...

SOUTH ROXANA - Police have one in custody following a chase, which ended in a quiet South Roxana neighborhood around 10 a.m. Thursday. The chase originated in Pontoon Beach, Wood River Deputy Chief Dan Bunt said. He said a victim claims they were carjacked and they were took to various financial...

EDWARDSVILLE - The Wildey Theatre kicks off the month of February with a night of laughs at 8 p.m. Friday, February 2, as "Mr. Showtime" David Scott takes the stage. Scott has been featured on HBO, Comedy Central and is the Guinness World Record Holder for the longest stand-up comedy show by an individual...

ALTON - Dry grass and burning out of season are blamed for a structure fire on Fullerton in Alton late Wednesday morning. Alton Fire Chief Bernie Sebold said the fire began just before noon Wednesday after a homeowner was burning refuse in an outdoor burning barrel. Sebold said the radiant...

EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville Mayor Hal Patton has been removed from the ballot for the Illinois 56th district State Senate seat. An objection was filed against Patton’s candidacy after the Republican signed a petition for the election of a Democrat State Representative. “Cook County Circuit...