100 Years Ago: Alton Student Draws Big Crowd at Recital, Goes On to Perform Throughout Life

ALTON - On November 6, 1925, 16-year-old Helen Hamer gave a recital to mark her completion of ...

Missouri Attorney General Adds New Charge Against St. Louis Sheriff

ST. LOUIS — Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway has announced that her office is adding...

Grafton Country Music Festival Promises Three Days of Music, Contests and Fun

GRAFTON - The Grafton Country Music Festival invites the Riverbend community to enjoy a weekend...

Madison County Mother Files Child Sexploitation Lawsuit Against Roblox, Discord

EDWARDSVILLE – A lawsuit filed on behalf of a 14-year-old Madison County boy and hi...

Weekend Closures Announced On Eastbound I-270

PONTOON BEACH – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that a weekend...

North Alton-Godfrey Hosts 21st Annual Breakfast With Santa

ALTON/GODFREY - The North Alton-Godfrey Business Council will host its 21st Annual Breakfast with...

Granite City, Pontoon Beach Police Charge Two In Felony Fraud Cases

GRANITE CITY – Local authorities have charged two individuals in felony cases of fraud, includin...

Enjoy First Friday Shopping Experience in Downtown Alton

ALTON - Community members are invited to downtown Alton for the First Friday shopping experience....

Collinsville Family Seeks Help After Husband’s Emergency Surgery

COLLINSVILLE - Collinsville's Jenni Smith is seeking financial assistance for her husband’s medica...

Local Organization Needs Donations to Support Sexual Assault Survivors

WOOD RIVER - A local organization is seeking donations to support sexual violence survivors. Met...

Pere Marquette Region Shows Peak Fall Colors This Weekend

GRAFTON - Scott Isringhausen, a park ranger at Pere Marquette in Grafton, expressed surprise at the...

Madison Employees Support Local Families Through Food and Toy Drives

STAUNTON – As part of their annual Employee Appreciation Week celebration in October, the employee...

Local Attorney Explains Workers' Compensation Cases

ALTON - Attorney Holly Marcum is here to demystify workers’ compensation cases for both...

Mayor Spencer Announces Planned Retirement of Airport Director Rhonda Hamm-Niebruegge

ST. LOUIS – Mayor Cara Spencer announced today that Rhonda Hamm-Niebruegge, Director of St. Loui...

Opinion: Veto Session Leaves Illinois Families Paying the Price

SPRINGFIELD - It was a costly week for Illinois taxpayers. As the General Assembly wrapped...

November Lung Cancer Screening to Target High-Risk Smokers

EDWARDSVILLE - With November being Lung Cancer Awareness Month, BJC will host a lung cancer screening...

The History and Traditions of National Nachos Day

Did you know that the beloved nacho, now a staple snack across the globe, owes its existence to ...

This Day in History on November 6: Abraham Lincoln Elected as 16th President

November 6th is a date that has witnessed a variety of significant events throughout history, spanning...

Belleville Man Faces Felony After Allegedly Leaving Alton Accident Scene

ALTON – Alton Police have charged the driver of a tractor-trailer from Belleville with leaving...

Lane Closures On Eastbound I-55/70 In St. Clair County

MADISON – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced lane closures on eastbound...

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