Alton Area Residents Flock to Woody's Chicken Food Truck Launch

ALTON — Woody’s Chicken, a well-known local brand that closed in 2019, made a test...

This Weekend in History on January 17 and 18: Warsaw Ghetto Uprising Resists Nazi Power

On January 17, 1991, the United States and a broad international coalition began the air campaign...

100 Years Ago: Alton Narrowly Avoids Dirigible Disaster

ALTON - On January 8, 1926, a TC-7 military airship sailed “majestically over the city”...

City of St. Louis Selected for Gateways for Growth, National Program to Support Immigrant Inclusion and Growth

ST. LOUIS – The City of St. Louis has been selected to be part of the Gateways for Growth (G4G)...

Give Blood, Get Roses: Walter Knoll Florist Teams Up With Red Cross For Blood Drive

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37th Annual Stone Hill Winery Charity Event Reaches New Milestone and Record

HERMANN, MO — 2025 marked a record-breaking year for Stone Hill Winery’s Beast Feast, wit...

Hoyleton Strengthens Residential and Congregate Care With Leadership Moves

HOYLETON — Hoyleton Youth and Family Services announced two leadership promotions that will...

Giannoulias Warns About Rise in DMV Text Scams Citing January 17 Enforcement

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The Wild Things Conference Moves South in 2026

O'FALLON, IL. - After being held in northern Illinois for decades and growing into one of the largest...

Vadlani Appointed Executive Director of National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center (NCERC)

EDWARDSVILLE – Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has appointed Praveen V. Vadlani, PhD,...

Alton Athletic Association Sponsors Trivia Night to Support Student Athletes

ALTON - Community members have the opportunity to support the Alton Athletic Association at...

Regional Transit Officials Highlight The Trajectory Of Transit In 2026 In Citizens For Modern Transit's 'Talking Transit' Event

ST. LOUIS - The MetroLink extension to MidAmerica St. Louis Airport is scheduled to open in summer...

Alton Pride Opens 2026 Scholarship Applications for Riverbend LGBTQ+ Youth & Allies

ALTON — Alton Pride is proud to announce that scholarship applications are officially open fo...

Alton Police Investigate Crash On 20th and Piasa

ALTON — A two-vehicle crash occurred at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16, 2026, at the intersection...

Quick Action Prevents Major Damage in Bethalto Structure Fire

BETHALTO, Ill. — The Bethalto Fire Department responded to a structure fire Friday night in...

Emergency Shelter Available in St. Louis This Weekend

ST. LOUIS – The City of St. Louis Department of Human Services and its partners are activating...

Attorney General Raoul Obtains 16-Year Prison Sentence For Belleville Man Who Disseminated Child Sexual Abuse Material

BELLEVILLE – Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced that a Belleville, Illinois man prosecuted...

Reaching 50 Signals Major Health Changes to Address

For many people, turning 50 is a landmark birthday. It not only means reaching a half a century,...

Judge Convicts Keith Sanders of First-Degree Murder

EDWARDSVILLE — Madison County Associate Judge Neil Schroeder handed down a guilty verdict o...

Godfrey Gym to Host Wellness Fair

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