Steve and Greg join us to preview the upcoming Alton Memorial Day Parade, one of the oldest continuously running Memorial Day parades in the country. We’ll talk about the history behind the longtime tradition, what attendees can expect this year, and why the event continues to hold such significance...
Bob Baird joins the show to discuss the 21st Annual Memorial Day Sunset Ceremony at Alton National Cemetery. We’ll reflect on the meaning behind the annual tradition, the importance of honoring veterans, and the continued work being done to carry on the event following the passing of longtime coordinato...
Jaynanne Calaway-Habeck from Masterpiece Arts Sanctuary NFP joins us to talk about the organization’s mission and their upcoming summer musical auditions happening Saturday, May 23. We’ll discuss the opportunity for performers of all experience levels and why everyone who auditions will receiv...
Pat Stewart & Karen Wilson from Pride, Inc. & Lee Barham join us to preview the upcoming Miles Davis Jazz Festival happening May 23, 2026. We’ll talk about the celebration of Alton’s musical legacy, what attendees can expect, and the continued impact the festival has on the community....
Max from Hit N Run joins us to bring the latest since the recent changes at the longtime Riverbend staple. We’ll talk about what’s new, what customers can expect moving forward, and the vision for the future.
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We’re joined by Alton High School and the JROTC program to learn more about the group, the opportunities it provides students, and the exciting things coming down the pipeline.
We’re joined by Alton High School and the JROTC program to learn more about the group, the opportunities it provides students, and the exciting things coming down the pipeline. The big event is the Flag Care & Swap Out Event on May 21st at 6pm! We will get all of the details on the event, and s...
Vitality joins us to bring the latest from the organization as we continue meeting more of the incredible staff members helping make a difference each day. We’ll hear more about the work being done and the people behind the mission.
Chris joins us from Trinity’s Way to preview the upcoming Trinity River Festival. We’ll talk about what people can expect from the event, how the community can support the organization, and ways to get involved with a group dedicated to helping others throughout the region.
We’ll check in with Ward 2 Alderwoman Martha Pfister to get the latest updates from around the ward, discuss ongoing projects and concerns in Alton, and more during a live community conversation.
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