Our Daily Show! With CJ: Blog Talk, Lacy, and The Penalty Box

Start your morning with local perspective, local history, and a new restaurant that’s already generating buzz.

At 9:20 AM, it’s Blog Talk with Sydney, as she breaks down her latest Riverbender.com piece. We’ll dive into the story behind the story, what inspired it, and why it’s resonating across the Riverbend. Expect thoughtful insight, honest perspective, and a little fun along the way.

At 10:10 AM, Lacy McDonald joins us for another edition of 100 Years Ago, highlighting her newest article exploring the people, events, and moments that shaped Alton and the surrounding region a century ago. It’s a look at how our past continues to echo into today.

At 10:35 AM, we’re talking with the team behind The Penalty Box, a brand-new restaurant in the EastGate area of East Alton that’s already turning heads. We’ll learn what makes their menu stand out, the vision behind the concept, and why locals are starting to take notice.

A Wednesday built around conversation, community roots, and something new on the local food scene.