Edwardsville Municipal Band to Present Family-Focused ‘KIDZ KONZERT’ at Two Outdoor Shows

EDWARDSVILLE - The Edwardsville Municipal Band will continue its summer concert season this week...

Free Alton Dinner Aims to Answer Estate Planning and Tax Questions

ALTON - Do you have questions about estate planning and taxes? A free dinner plans to help community...

Body Found Near 76th and State in East St. Louis, State Police Are Investigating

EAST ST. LOUIS - A body was reported in the roadway near 76th and State Street in East St. Louis late...

Nighttime Ramp Closures At I-64 And Illinois 159 Interchange In St. Clair County Begin Aug. 4

FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced nighttime ramp closure...

Three Charged in Ferguson Gas Station Killing

CLAYTON, MO. — Three men have been charged in connection with a June 30, 2026, shooting at...

Two Godfrey Bars Move Weekend Closing Time to 1 A.M.

GODFREY — Two Godfrey bars, Sonny’s Wedge Bar and Ropers Regal Beagle, have announced the...

Community Empowered to Connect and Resist at Upcoming Alton Beloved Community People's Fair

ALTON - Community members are invited to Alton Beloved Community People's Fair: A Survival Revival,...

Alton’s Grandpa Gang Seeks Volunteers for 2026 Christmas Wonderland Setup

ALTON - The holiday transformation of Rock Spring Park in Alton will begin in early September, and...

Special Alton City Council Meeting Scheduled Amid Mayor Dispute

ALTON – Legal action filed by Alton Mayor David Goins to try stopping the City Council from...

How Heat Shaped the World’s Buildings Long Before Air Conditioning

A thick wall can feel like a machine with no moving parts. Step from a blazing street into an old...

August 4 in History: Germany Invades Belgium, Anne Frank Arrested, and Other Major Turning Points

On August 4, 1914, Germany invaded Belgium, turning a fast-moving European crisis into a much wider...

Wood River Seeks Solar Projects For Fire Department, Rec Center

WOOD RIVER – Two more Wood River buildings are going solar in the near future as the city aim...

Illinois State Police Arrest Fairview Heights Man On Murder Charge In Fatal East St. Louis Shooting

FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS/BELLEVILLE - Illinois State Police special agents arrested a 21-year-old Fairview...

Firefighters Stop Alton Shed Blaze From Seriously Damaging Nearby House With Quick Attack

ALTON - A fully involved shed fire in the 1200 block of Rodemeyer Street in Alton caused serious damag...

Lesser Known Ways To Feed Your Baby

Key takeaways: Whether you feed your newborn at the breast or with formula, there may be challenges...

Local Partnership Helps Food Pantry Serve More Families in Need

WOOD RIVER - Two local organizations recently partnered to help people, and their teams encourage...

Michigan Numbers Surge Pass 8,000 Cases: Cyclosporiasis Watch Continues

Key Takeaways: Cyclospora is a foodborne parasite that can cause severe gastrointestinal...

Granite City Police Arrest Repeat Domestic Battery Suspect

GRANITE CITY – A Granite City man with “a lengthy history” of domestic violence ha...

Free August Fun at Hayner Library Includes Beatles, Bagpipes and Bridgerton

ALTON - The Hayner Public Library District has several events coming up in August, and you can enjo...

Several Vehicles Flee After Reported Altercation On Bar Property

GODFREY — Madison County Sheriff’s deputies responded at 3:34 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 1,...

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