Holiday Weekend Closure Hours at the Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary

WEST ALTON – The US Army Corps of Engineers, Rivers Project Office, will temporarily close...

GCSD9 Launches New Mobile App

GRANITE CITY - Granite City Community Unit School District #9 is excited to announced the launch...

SIUE School Of Business Names New Dean; Mario Hayek, PhD, To Lead Business School’s Continued Global Impact

EDWARDSVILLE - Southern Illinois University Edwardsville welcomes incoming Dean of the School of...

Antonia Phillips Of Alton Has Big Success In Academics, Wrestling At Aurora U.

AURORA – Aurora University has named Antonia Phillips of Alton to the Dean's List for the spring...

Godfrey's Brittany Ritter Named To Fort Hays U. Deans' Honor Roll

HAYS, Kan. - Fort Hays State University has named 1,594 students to the Deans' Honor Roll for the...

Former Mayor Brant Walker Announces Candidacy For Alton Mayor In 2025 Election

ALTON - Citing rising property taxes, increased crime, and decreasing economic development, former...

Alton Mayor Goins: Ensuring Safety After Sinkhole Develops On Soccer Fields

ALTON – Alton Mayor David Goins addressed the community Tuesday afternoon, July 2, 2024, regarding...

Difference Maker: Alton's Own Michael Ford Jr. Hosts Inspiring Youth Football Camp

ALTON — NFL star Michael Ford Jr. recently held a free football clinic at Public School Stadiu...

Granite City Pastor Talks Love, Ministry and Experiencing God on "You're Beautiful" with Brian Trust

ALTON - On the most recent episode of “You’re Beautiful” with Brian Trust,...

More On Alton Man Charged With Child Porn, Sexual Assault Of 4-Month-Old

ALTON - An Alton man faces seven Class X felonies after allegedly sexually assaulting a 4-month-old...

Wienermobile's Americana Spirit To Shine On Our Daily Show!

ALTON — The iconic Oscar Mayer Wienermobile will make a special appearance on Riverbender.com’s...

More On Alton's Jazz and Wine Festival Announces Lineup, Tickets On Sale Now

ALTON - Tickets are on sale now for the Alton Amphitheater’s famous Jazz and Wine Festival....

St. Louis County Police Investigate Fatal Motor Vehicle Crash

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – A motor vehicle crash at Jennings Station Road and Jennings Crossing...

Haine Meets With Reps From Metro-East Chapter Of Bikers Against Child Abuse

EDWARDSVILLE — Madison County State's Attorney Tom Haine recently met with representatives...

Collinsville Man Gets 85 Years for Thanksgiving Day Shooting

FARMERSVILLE - A Collinsville man will spend the rest of his life in prison for the fatal shooting...

What to Expect at Alton's Fireworks on the Mississippi

ALTON - Alton’s Fireworks on the Mississippi kick off at 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July...

This Day in History on July 2: Lyndon B. Johnson Signs Civil Rights Act

July 2nd may seem like an ordinary day, but history tells a different story. From monumental global...

CyberTip Leads to Arrest and Rescue of Infant Victim

EDWARDSVILLE - Madison County Chief Deputy Marcos Pulido on Monday, July 1, 2024, released information...

One-Man 'Chain Gang' Seeks Further Action On Roadside Litter

WOOD RIVER - Rusty Wheat, known as the one-man “Chain Gain” working to keep Madison...

Honored For Service: Wooden's Impact On Steelworkers Remembered

ALTON - Terry Wooden has had a long and memorable career with the Local 3643 union. The union has...

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