Edwardsville Arts Center Launches First Exhibit at 246 North Main Gallery Space Celebrating Route 66 Centennial

EDWARDSVILLE — The Edwardsville Arts Center is proud to announce the opening of its first exhibitio...

Perfume and Candle Truck Fire Shuts Down I-70

HIGHLAND - A semi truck and trailer hauling candles and perfume caught fire on Wednesday, June 10,...

Jerseyville Approves Library Board Appointment, Asbestos Grant, Structure Removals

JERSEYVILLE – Jerseyville City Council members approved various items at their June 9, 2026...

Free Alton Lunch-and-Learn Tackles Wills, Trusts and Estate Planning

ALTON - A local financial planner and attorney have partnered to offer a Wills & Trusts Lunch &...

Alton's Juneteenth Celebration Returns to Killion Park

ALTON - Community members are invited to Alton’s 35th annual Juneteenth event this weekend....

Alton Approves Grant Program For City-Wide Festivals, Events

ALTON – Alton will offer grants of up to $1,000 each to eligible event organizers under ...

Vitality Women's Clinic Offers "Support After Abortion" Counseling Group

GODFREY - As Vitality Women’s Clinic continues their Baby Bottle fundraising campaign, the...

Attorney General Raoul Obtains Nine-Year Prison Sentence For Bond County Man Who Disseminated Child Sexual Abuse Material

POCAHONTAS – Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced a Pocahontas, Illinois man was sentenced...

Why People Crave Adventure Even in a World Built for Comfort

Adventure is not the opposite of safety. For many people, it is the thing that makes life feel fully...

June 11 in History: Kennedy’s Civil Rights Address, Alcatraz Escape and Cultural Milestones

On June 11, one of the most consequential events in modern global history is the 1963 address in...

Alton Changes Residency Requirements For Non-Union City Employees

ALTON – Alton has officially expanded the area non-union city employees and applicants can...

St. Louis Region Advances Multibillion-Dollar Strategy to Strengthen Freight Network

ST. LOUIS — The St. Louis Regional Freightway on Wednesday released its 2027 Priority Projects...

One Man Dies: Crash Destroys Two Vehicles Tuesday, June 9, 2026

ST. LOUIS COUNTY - A 36-year-old Villa Ridge man was killed, and a 56-year-old High Ridge man was...

New Rendering May Unlock Unidentified Male Human Remains Discovered in 2021

ST. LOUIS COUNTY - St. Louis County Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying...

Invasive Hammerhead Worm Reported At Area Park

ST. LOUIS COUNTY - St. Louis County Parks and Recreation has announced it recently received a report...

Jerseyville Approves Road Closure For 2026 Fair Parade, Announces July 4 Events

JERSEYVILLE – Multiple events are coming up in Jerseyville later this summer, including the...

Maryville Police Officer Keith Hopke Carries Flame Of Hope

MARYVILLE - Officer Keith Hopke of the Maryville Police Department carried the Flame of Hope through...

Two From Alton Charged With Fleeing Police In Separate Cases

ALTON – Two Alton residents were charged on the same day with fleeing from local law enforcement...

Alton School District Maintenance Department Shares Summer Projects

ALTON - As summer heats up, the Alton Community Unit School District #11 is focused on completing...

U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski Seeks Answers After ICE Detains Collinsville Teens

COLLINSVILLE/MORRISONVILLE - Three Collinsville residents, including a 16-year-old and a pair...

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