Father McGivney Students Receive Silver Medallion Academic Excellence Awards

EDWARDSVILLE - The following Father McGivney Catholic High School students were honored with Silver...

Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois Recognizes Top Cookie Sellers

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Led The Redbirds To Great Success: Legendary Cardinals Skipper Whitey Herzog Dies At Age Of 92

ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis Cardinals confirmed Tuesday morning, April 16, 2024, that legendary...

Wood River Welcomes New Police Officer

WOOD RIVER - The Wood River Police Department welcomed its newest member at Monday’s City Counci...

Alton Section of National Council of Negro Women Aims to Give Back and Empower Youth

ALTON - The Alton Section of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) wants people to know they’re...

Ennui Explained: How Inside Out 2’s New Emotion Affects Kids

Anxiety, envy, nostalgia, embarrassment and…ennui? Four of the new emotions in the upcoming...

Belleville Shoe Manufacturing Company Receives $10.3 Million Navy Contract

BELLEVILLE - Representatives Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) and Mike Bost (IL-12) announced that the Belleville...

Wood River First Responders Commended For Lifesaving Attempt

WOOD RIVER - At this week’s Wood River City Council meeting , Mayor Tom Stalcup shared...

Hayner Library to Sponsor Puzzle Competition with Puzzle Designed by High School Students

ALTON - The Hayner Public Library District has partnered with Alton High School to create a...

Details About Man Charged With Making Terrorist Threats On Facebook

GRANITE CITY - After making a series of terrorist threats concerning Granite City High School from...

Jay Keeven Announces Run for the 112th House District

MADISON/ST. CLAIR COUNTIES - Republican Jay Keeven was joined by his family, supporters, and local...

Chef and Restauranteur Talk Food Insecurity and Building Alton's Culinary Scene Through Flock

ALTON - Two new names have arrived on Alton’s culinary scene, and they hit the ground running...

Belleville Police Conduct Death Investigation After Domestic Disturbance

BELLEVILLE - The Belleville Police Department has announced it is conducting a death investigation...

Kidnapping and Resisting Arrest By Fleeing Charges Issued Against 36-Year-Old St. Louis Woman

ST. LOUIS COUNTY - On Monday, April 15, 2024, the St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office...

Letter To The Editor: Alton Resident Provides His Views On Proposed Hope House Changes

Letter to the Editor: The Salvation Army has changed their choice of location for their “Hope...

Celebrate Motherhood with Unforgettable Moments and Breathtaking Views at 612North's Annual Mother's Day Brunch Buffet

ST. LOUIS - This Mother's Day, let's honor the remarkable women in our lives with an unforgettable...

Carlinville Community to Host Community Blood Drive

CARLINVILLE - Carlinville Community will host a Community Blood Drive with ImpactLife, the provider...

RiverBender Blog: Townie Babysits Chickens

With a deep breath, I braced myself for the harrowing experience ahead. Speed was the name of the...

Wood River Business Alliance Becomes Main Street Organization

WOOD RIVER - Wood River Business Alliance has been chosen as an Illinois Main Street. The Business...

Letter To The Editor: Balancing Compassion and Prudence: An Alderman’s Perspective on the Proposed Salvation Army Shelter

Dear Editor, This is concerning the announcement that the “Salvation Army Proposes Updated...

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