Fairview Heights Player Wins $1 Million With Holiday Scratch-Off Ticket

FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS – A southern Illinois Lottery player is feeling like pure gold after winning...

How to Prepare Your Garden for Winter

Did you know that nearly 30% of perennial plants fail to survive their first winter due to inadequate...

This Day in History on November 3: Sputnik 2 Launches with First Living Creature to Orbit Earth

November 3 has long been a day marked by significant events that have shaped the course of history...

More Details Released In South Roxana Arson Case

SOUTH ROXANA – New details in Madison County court filings reveal the context behind an...

Granite City Man Charged With Armed Aggravated Assault, Theft

GRANITE CITY – A man from Granite City accused of assaulting an individual with a firearm...

This Weekend in History on November 1 and 2: Sistine Chapel Ceiling Revealed to Public for the First Time

November 1 and 2 mark days of remarkable significance in the annals of global history. In 1512, the...

Union Pacific Investigates Rail Car Derailment In Granite City

GRANITE CITY — Six rail cars derailed near Maryville Road and State Route 162 in Granite City...

Madison County: Lane and Ramp Closures at IL 143 and Northbound I-55, November 3-7

EDWARDSVILLE – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced daily lane restrictions...

OSF St. Anthony's Medical Group Explains Specialties, Local Care and Current Openings

ALTON - OSF St. Anthony’s Health Center has officially marked its 100th anniversary, an...

2025 Girls In Aviation Day Inspires Future Female Aviation Leaders

CAHOKIA HEIGHTS - More than 150 young women from 15 St. Louis area high schools had the opportunity...

Exploring Día de los Muertos: Its Origins and Significance

What if death wasn’t a final farewell but a vibrant reunion celebrated with color, music, an...

Mayor Spencer and Board of Aldermen Collaborate on Proposal of $13.7 Million for Tornado-Resident Housing and Winter Shelter

ST. LOUIS – Today, Mayor Cara Spencer was joined by members of the Board of Aldermen to announce...

Bethalto's B-Town Restaurant Draws Crowds with Home-Cooked Meals and Family Vibe

BETHALTO - With home-cooked meals and a family atmosphere, B-Town Restaurant is a great new spot...

Harman Family Performs Music on Float During Alton Halloween Parade

ALTON - The 108th Alton Halloween Parade had a special musical float that brought fun to all....

The History and Traditions of All Saints’ Day

What do millions of people around the world have in common every November 1st? They observe All Saints&rsquo...

Metro-East Lutheran High School Releases First Quarter Honor Roll 2025-2026

EDWARDSVILLE – The following students have been named to the Honor Roll at Metro-East...

Horses Join Alton Halloween Parade

ALTON - The 108th Alton Halloween Parade lineup had a few special equestrian guests. On Oct....

Santa Claus Shares His Story at Alton Halloween Parade

ALTON - Though it was Halloween night, Santa Claus was present at the 108th Alton Halloween Parade...

Granite City Man Severely Injured in Hit-and-Run Incident

GRANITE CITY — Edward Gordon, 55, of Granite City, was struck and dragged by a hit-and-run...

Jersey County’s Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony Highlights Military Legacy

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