Steven Spencer, Staff Writer

EDWARDSVILLE - City Council recognized Dennis McCracken for his 11 years of service as City Clerk/Collector with the City of Edwardsville during Tuesday’s council meeting. After being presented with a gift for work and time with the city, McCracken thanked each person who he worked alongside...

EDWARDSVILLE - State Senate candidate and Mayor of Edwardsville Hal Patton released a statement regarding the release of a photo depicting him in blackface as part of what he says was a Halloween costume. The statement, which can be found on his website, reads in full: Having served the public for...

EDWARDSVILLE - Mayor of Edwardsville, and state Senate candidate, Hal Patton expressed his "sincere regret" during Tuesday night's City Council meeting regarding a photo showing him in blackface as part of what he refers to as a Halloween costume. "I do want to address to the citizens and the community...

ALTON - The community gathered at James H. Killion Park at Salu Saturday to celebrate the annual Alton Juneteenth Celebration. This year’s event was filled with live musical performances and featured plenty of events for the entire family including a petting zoo, rock-climbing was, horseback...

ALTON - The community gathered at there Alton Amphitheater Saturday evening for the 2018 Relay For Life Riverbend, helping to fight against cancer and raise awareness for the American Cancer Society. By celebrating survivors and remembering loved ones lost to cancer the community makes the event...

WOOD RIVER - Curt Jones, inventor of Dippin’ Dots, stopped by Hit n Run in Wood River Saturday afternoon to showcase his newest creation, 40° Below Joe. 40° Below Joe features a unique new approach to coffee with a specially designed frozen coffee and creamer beads made with nondairy...

The community gathered at James H. Killion Park at Salu for the annual Juneteenth Celebration. This year’s event was full of live musical performances and featured plenty of events for the entire family including a petting zoo, rock-climbing was, horseback rides and plenty of great food.

EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville city official along with the Plummer family, donors and numerous young athletes broke ground Saturday morning at the future site of the Plummer Family Park on Goshen Road. As part of the city’s “A Better Place to Play Campaign,” the multi-sport,...

ALTON - First responders were requested to Walnut Court off Walnut Street in upper Alton early Friday evening after friends reported finding the body another friend. Alton Chief of Police Jason "Jake" Simmons said the body of the 35-year-old female was found deceased in her home with no apparent...

ALTON - The RiverBend Growth Association (RBGA) held their annual Riverbend Golf Classic at Spencer T. Olin Golf Course Friday afternoon to raise funds for the RBGA economic development efforts. Trish Holmes, Director of Member Services at RBGA, said there’s been great support from the community...