Steven Spencer, Staff Writer

BETHALTO - The Bethalto McDonald's is currently under construction for remodeling and is aiming for a grand reopening in September. Some of the changes being done in the remodel will include new seating, restrooms, a new digital menu board, improvements to their parking lot, an updated outdoor pati...

BETHALTO - With classes almost back in session the Civic Memorial Eagles hit the field this week to prepare for the upcoming football s eason that is only weeks away. Head Coach Mike Parmentier said there aren't a lot of returning seniors this year but although the team will be young that's not going...

EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville High School and the Edwardsville Police Department received a check Wednesday from Re/Max Alliance to bring the "Alliance Text-a-Tip" program to the school district this year. Through the program students will be able to anonymously voice a wide variety of concerns t...

EDWARDSVILLE - Last week, Edwardsville City Council approved a change order to include Governor's Plaza to the Public Safety Facility Project for $1,168,836. Edwardsville Mayor Hal Patton said the project will include improvements to the sidewalk and lighting of the plaza. But the most noticeable...

ALTON - The Liberty Bank Alton Amphitheater summer concert series continued to draw crowds to the city's riverfront last night with a performance from Better Than Ezra. Sam Foxman, the promoter for the amphitheater, said they're trying to bring in as much diverse content for the community...

EDWARDSVILLE - St. Peters Hardware held a ribbon cutting for the grand reopening of their Edwardsville location Friday, celebrating their new show room, their new Stihl authorized dealership and service center as well as their new name True Value Rental. Ellen St. Peters Bennet said the family...

EDWARDSVILLE - Cory Garcia is teaming up with Got Your Six Support Dogs, local first responders and veterans to help raise awareness and funding for PTSD and helping pair suffers with support dogs. This Saturday, Garcia will do a 12-mile run from his home in Collinsville to Evermore Tattoos in Edwardsville...

JERSEYVILLE - Got Faith will be holding the ninth annual Feed and Inspire the Hungry Weekend this Friday and Saturday at the Jer seyville American Legion. The weekend will include a shopping cart race at the Fair Grandstand, Cans 4 Car Crusade, live music and yard sale where you pay for items with...

EDWARDSVILLE - The Wildey Theatre has a whole list of events scheduled for the month of August from music to movie that the whole family can enjoy. This Friday, The Neverly Brothers will be taking the stage to kick off this months shows to take you on a musical history tour of rock 'n roll from Elvis...

EDWARDSVILLE - The Edwardsville Police Department was approved to purchase a new fingerprint and booking system during Tuesday night's city council meeting. Digital fingerprinting allows the department to have quick results when running fingerprints and identifying someone. Digital systems have been...