Alton Police Charge Man With Robbery After Forcefully Taking Packages

ALTON – A local 19-year-old has been charged with robbery after taking packages by force...

Grafton's Music in the Park to Host "Can Jam" to Support Got Faith? Ministries

GRAFTON - Grafton’s Music in the Park will conclude their season with a Can Jam to support...

Barricade Incident Unfolds in Columbia, Illinois, Neighborhood

COLUMBIA, Ill. — Law enforcement agencies have responded to a barricaded subject at a residence...

Two From Highland Among IDNR 2025 Outstanding Volunteers Of The Year

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I-64 Ramp Closure Begins Aug. 27

O’FALLON – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that the ramp from...

Two Endangered Amur Leopard Cubs Born At Saint Louis Zoo

ST. LOUIS — Two critically endangered Amur leopard cubs were born on Aug. 13, 2025, at the Saint...

OSF St. Anthony's to Host Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Group for Kids

ALTON - OSF St. Anthony’s is starting a Child Connections: CBT Skills therapy group for...

How to Plan a Day Trip to Explore Local Landmarks

Did you know that nearly 60% of travelers report discovering their favorite attractions within a...

This Day in History on August 27: One of the Most Catastrophic Volcanic Events in Recorded History

August 27 has witnessed some truly remarkable moments throughout history. First and foremost, the...

Edwardsville Fire Department Responds To Structure Fire

EDWARDSVILLE — The Edwardsville Fire Department responded to a structure fire Tuesday evening,...

Investigation Finds No Criminal Activity in Black Jack Explosion

BLACK JACK, Mo. — St. Louis Regional Bomb and Arson Unit detectives' preliminary investigatio...

Attorney General Raoul Charges Macoupin County Man With Dissemination Of Child Sexual Abuse Material

MACOUPIN COUNTY – Attorney General Kwame Raoul charged a Virden, Illinois man with dissemination...

Raging Rivers WaterPark Honors First Responders this Labor Day Weekend

GRAFTON - Raging Rivers WaterPark is proud to honor the dedication and service of local heroes with...

Illinois Lotto Player Scores $14.6 Million Jackpot In East St. Louis - Largest Of Year

EAST ST. LOUIS — One lucky Illinois Lotto player is starting the week $14.6 million richer...

Win a Reserved Four-Person Table on the Stage at the Alton Jazz and Wine Festival

ALTON - You can win a reserved four-person table at the Alton Jazz and Wine Festival. The festival...

Public Launch Ramp Now Open — Vessels Over 30’ Should Use Caution

ALTON — Effective August 26, 2025, the public boat launch ramps at Alton Marina are officially...

Local Families to Receive a Month of Free Groceries and Cleaning Supplies

MADISON/SAINT LOUIS - The St. Louis Area Foodbank will give away a month’s supply of food...

Man Faces Charges After Resisting Officer in Gillespie

GILLESPIE — Peyton R. Pehrson, 26, of Benld, was charged on Aug. 18, 2025, with resisting ...

Fatal Pedestrian Accident Investigated on Illinois Route 157

ST. CLAIR COUNTY - St. Clair County authorities have identified Harold Schaedler, 49, as the man struck...

Granite City Man, Woman Charged In Linked Burglary Cases

GRANITE CITY – Two people from Granite City accused of breaking into the same victim’s...

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