Charles Thomas, Video Producer

Government officials from Madison County held a press conference to announce Granite City Police Deputy Chief Nick Novacich as the new commander of the Cross River Crime Task Force.

The Ed/Glen Chamber of Commerce was on hand to help the team at the R.P. Lumber Center celebrate opening its doors to the Edwardsville community. The area's latest ice arena also features and indoor track and gym.

The First Presbyterian Church in Alton held a service for Chris, a very recognizable member of the Alton Community.

Chris Alford and Margaret Hopkins discuss what goes into the yearly celebrations at the Haskell Playhouse in Alton.

SEE VIDEO: EDWARDSVILLE - Salon Ludic at 6170 Bennett Drive, in Edwardsville, recently celebrated its first anniversary in business. The Edwardsville/Glen Carbon Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting celebration for the popular hair salon. Natasha Downs, the owner/stylist of Salon Ludic,...

The first annual Redbird Amazing race took place last Saturday, starting at Alton High School before making it's way across the Alton/Godfrey area. Hear about all the challenges students faced in our recap video.

Great Rivers and Routes' President and CEO, Cory Jobe, presented future plans and progress regarding the river bend's tourism industry.

Alton mayor, David Goins, and public works director, Mike Parsons, give updates on the state of ongoing and upcoming projects in the Alton community.

City officials, business owners, and citizens all gathered at the RiverBender.com Community Center to discuss what's new in the river bend.

Joe’s Pizza & Pasta held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate their new location at Eastgate Plaza in East Alton.