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News: Lane and ramp closures on I-55/70 in Madison County begin Nov. 2

News: Wood River Halloween Parade Brings Families Together Downtown

Sports: Roxana Earns Eighth Win and Another Week of Playoff Football With Football Triumph Over Hillsboro

Sports: Carrollton Holds Off Calhoun for 30th Win and Girls Volleyball Regional Title

Sports: O’Fallon Turns Shootout Survival Into Sectional Championship Glory

Event: Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine Chamber of Commerce Women's Conference Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Upcoming Live Event: Our Daily Show! with Hayner Library and CASA of Southwestern Illinois

Deals: Every 4th Oil Change Free offered by Edwardsville Auto Inc.

Autos for Sale: 2015 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited X 4x4 4dr SUV offered by River City Auto Sales

News: Alton Halloween Parade Attendees Share the Traditions that Keep Them Coming Back

Event: Taps & Tomes: Hayner Library’s Book Club at The Old Bakery Beer Company (The Great Gatsby) Tuesday, November 3, 2026

News: Check On The Men In Your Life: Why Men's Mental Health Matters This November

AP: Over 40% of names on DOJ list of alleged noncitizens are not on Calif. voter rolls, analysis finds

Video: Alton’s 109th Annual Halloween Parade: Live Community Coverage

AP: Virginia and DC sue over Trump's arch, adding to legal challenges as government wants work to begin

Open House: Sunday, November 8, 2026 at 1:00 PM 304 Main Street in East Alton

News: Protests Continue Against Jersey County Data Center Proposal

Open House: Sunday, November 8, 2026 at 1:00 PM 3834 Arbor Lake Drive in Edwardsville

Video: BT Wellness Celebrates Rebranding

AP: Rising health costs and coverage changes are big concerns for older adults as Election Day nears

Event: First Fridays Late Night Art & Shopping Experience Friday, November 6, 2026

Upcoming Live Event: Deliverance Temple in Alton

Open House: Sunday, November 8, 2026 at 1:00 PM 0 Nellies Ridge in Dow

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Alton Halloween Parade Honors Float Winners Across Five Categories

Families Fill Downtown Edwardsville for Annual Halloween Parade

Wood River Halloween Parade Brings Families Together Downtown

Difference Maker: Wilson Elementary Emergency Brings Lifesaving Response From Tina Buck

ISP Releases Video Of Officer-Involved Shooting Incident In Granite City

Protests Continue Against Jersey County Data Center Proposal

Alton Halloween Parade Attendees Share the Traditions that Keep Them Coming Back

Highland Cows Add New Fluffy Fun to Alton Halloween Parade

"Love, Peace and Halloween" Float Brings Joy to Alton Halloween Parade Crowd

Alton Mayor Sees Community "Come Together" for Halloween Parade

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Shanklin Passes For Five Touchdowns, Runs For 73 Yards, Flyers Win Postseason Opener Over Burbank Reavis 69-0

Roxana Earns Eighth Win and Another Week of Playoff Football With Football Triumph Over Hillsboro

Calhoun Football Powers Past Carlyle With Dominant 46–0 Victory

Belleville Althoff Edges Father McGivney 1-0 to Win Columbia Sectional Championship

Play It Again Sports Playoff Football Scoreboard - Oct. 30, 2026

Head Coach Josh Boyd Reflects On Successful Season, Despite Playoff Loss to O'Fallon

Triad Defeats Civic Memorial to Capture Regional Volleyball Championship

Curry, Suhre Win Twice Each, Edwardsville Sweeps All 12 Events, Wins Southern Illinois Girls Swimming Championship, Panthers Second,

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