Alton Seeks Proposals For Wadlow Town Center Development

ALTON – Alton officials on Monday took the first step towards redeveloping a former golf...

U.S. Attorney’s Office announces results of “Operation Safe Christmas”

FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS — A coordinated fugitive apprehension effort involving federal and state...

Metro-East Lutheran Students Shine at ILMEA Festival

EDWARDSVILLE - Metro-East Lutheran High School musicians participated in the Illinois Music...

Community Children Enjoy Annual Shop with a Sheriff Program

MADISON COUNTY — The Madison County Sheriff’s Office hosted its 2025 "Shop with a...

Carrollton High School Announces 2026-2027 Illinois State Scholars

CARROLLTON – Principal Ronda Smith is pleased to announce that four students from Carrollton...

‘Sonya Massey Law’ Takes Effect Jan. 1, 2026

SPRINGFIELD — Beginning Jan. 1, 2026, a new law named after Sonya Massey will require la...

Madison County Officials Highlight Senior Freeze Expansion As Income Limits Rise, Widening Tax Relief

EDWARDSVILLE — Officials are touting expanded eligibility for the senior freeze exemption...

Centralia Man Charged In Attempted Collinsville Robbery

COLLINSVILLE – A Centralia man accused of attempting to rob a Collinsville liquor store remains...

Granite City Police Host Annual Shop with a Hero Event

GRANITE CITY — The Granite City Police Officers PBPA Unit 15 hosted the annual Shop with...

Greenhead Vodka Soda Brand Got Its Start in Carlinville, Expands to Local Grocery Stores

CARLINVILLE - There’s a new vodka soda brand on the market, and its founders are proud to...

St. Clair County: Lane Closures on Eastbound I-55/64 December 16 - 22

EAST ST. LOUIS – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced lane restrictions...

IDPH Releases First-Ever Report on Alcohol Use in Illinois

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has issued its first-ever comprehensive...

Community Braves Cold for Wreaths Across America Tribute in Alton

ALTON — At 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, Wreaths Across America held its 19th annual...

Senator Harriss’ Share The Warmth Drive Delivers Warmth To Riverbend Families

EDWARDSVILLE - Thanks to the incredible generosity of residents across the 56th District, State Senato...

RiverBender Blog: Connecting at Christmas, On Purpose

It’s the holidays, and what better time than now to reconnect with old friends? I can b...

Mindfulness During the Holidays: Unlocking Calm Amidst the Chaos

Did you know that nearly 60% of people report feeling more stressed during the holiday season than...

How to Host an Ugly Sweater Holiday Party That Everyone Will Remember

Did you know that the ugly sweater trend, once a niche joke, has grown into a billion-dollar industry?...

How to Create a Festive Holiday Tablescape That Captivates and Connects

Imagine this: a well-designed holiday table setting can enhance the dining experience so profoundly...

This Day in History on December 15: Bill of Rights Ratified

December 15 has long been a day marked by monumental events that have shaped the course of history...

Holly Kim Hosts Voter Meet and Greet in Alton

ALTON — Holly Kim, Lake County Treasurer and candidate for Illinois Comptroller, will host...

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