St. Elizabeth's Hosts Community "Bundles For Babies" Event For New and Expectant Moms

O'FALLON - New and expectant mothers in O’Fallon, Illinois, will have the opportunity to...

43-Year-Old Arrested in Connection with Hardin Burglary Complaint

HARDIN - On Sept. 8, 2024, the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office responded to a burglary complaint near...

Lost Gifts and a Plea for Help: How You Can Give Christmas to Local Foster Kids

RIVERBEND - The Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) and Dream Home Charities are...

Holiday Cheers, Not Tears: 'Drive Sober Or Get Pulled Over,' 'Drive High, Get a DUI'

EDWARDSVILLE – With the holiday season around the corner, the Edwardsville police have joined...

Alton Set To Vote On 3-Year F1 Powerboat Races Agreement

ALTON - A three-year, $150,000 agreement for Alton to host the Alton Midwest Nationals F1 Powerboat...

Prosecutors Charge 26-Year-Old With Murder Of Teen In St. Louis, Mayor Jones Issues Statement

ST. LOUIS – Prosecutors have charged 26-year-old Garrett Jordan with multiple offenses, including...

10th Annual ‘Tunes For Toys’ Coming To Post Commons

ALTON - Get into the holiday spirit while giving back to the community with live music, a visit from...

Mega Millions Jackpot Hits $670 Million For Friday Night, Dec. 13, 2024, Drawing

CHICAGO – Illinois Lottery players still have a chance to become mega-rich as the Mega Millions...

It’s a Wrap! Alton Community Service League Discontinues Wrapping Gifts At Alton Square Mall After 45 Years

ALTON — After 45 years of service, the Alton Community Service League has announced the discontinuation...

Winter Self-Care Tips for the Busy Holiday Season

As the holiday season approaches, the hustle and bustle can often lead to feelings of stress and...

This Day in History on December 13: Nanjing Massacre Begins in China

December 13 has been a significant day in history, marked by events that have shaped nations,...

Haine Announces 35-Year Prison Term For Sutton In Cold-Case Of Killing Woman Who DIsappeared In 2013

EDWARDSVILLE — Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine announced Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024...

Difficult, Not Bad: Navigating Tough Conversations

Key takeaways: When working through a difficult conversation, choose a goal and find the...

Gift Shop Locally At 11th Hour Holiday Market By Bluff City Betties

ALTON - This Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, a dynamic duo of best friends and lifestyle/business coache...

Budzinski Celebrates State Championship Football Teams From East St. Louis and Belleville  

WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) spoke...

Persnickety by Jen Farley Offers "Eclectic Blend" of Decor for Downtown Alton

ALTON - Persnickety by Jen Farley, a new store in downtown Alton, offers an “eclectic blend”...

Federal Jury Rules Against Granite City Woman Evette B. Osuegbu In Major Fraud Case

EAST ST. LOUIS – A jury has found Evette B. Osuegbu, 62, guilty of conspiring to commit...

Honor Society Brings Festive Cheer to Belleville East Community

BELLEVILLE — Belleville East High School Honor Society recently hosted its first annual...

Giveaways and the Grinch: EXO Lounge to Host Christmas Party

EDWARDSVILLE - EXO Lounge, Edwardsville’s newest “utopia” complete with a nail...

East St. Louis Senior Paishynce Prude Chosen for Empowering Girls Lead Initiative

EAST ST. LOUIS - East St. Louis Senior High School student Paishynce Prude has been selected...

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