Steven Spencer, Staff Writer

ALTON - Over and over, Alton Mayor Brant Walker has talked about the importance of quality of life issues for the community. This year, one of Mayor Walker and his staff’s priorities has been to get all the park fountains operable again. Recently, that was achieved before the onslaught of...

GODFREY – The OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony’s held an open house from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday May 16, 2018, at OSF PromptCare located at 6702 Godfrey Road in Godfrey. The public was invited to attend and get a glimpse of the facility. Since opening in December the site has continued...

EDWARDSVILLE - City Council approved a resolution adopting a post-employment health plan for public employees of the Edwardsville Police Department during Tuesday night’s council meeting. Amanda Tucker, Director of Human Resources, said the health plan is a tax-free health reimbursement arrangement...

ALTON - Volunteers from Sherwin-Williams spent their Saturday painting homes in the community as part of the Pride Inc.'s Bucket Brigade’s beautification efforts. Since 1988, the Bucket Brigade has helped improve homes with fresh paint on the siding, trim and porches. Annually, Sherwin-Williams...

ALTON - The Alton Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market kicked off the 2018 season this Saturday in Downtown Alton. Every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. until Saturday, October 20. The market will also be open on Wednesday evenings from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. starting June 6 and running through...

ALTON - The Fight Like Dottie Benefit Group held their annual Barbecue Competition, Car and Bike Show and vendor fair at the Alton Moose Saturday afternoon to help support and raise funds for local single-parent families whose lives are impacted by cancer. Jen Brown, president of the Fight Lik...

GLEN CARBON - The Village of Glen Carbon hosted the Make Schon Park Shine Kick-Off Party Saturday afternoon celebrating the completion of phase one of the Make Schon Shine initiative as phase two begins. Jamie Bowden, Village Administrator, said phase one included purchasing the 36-acre green...

ALTON - The Marquette Explorers won the regional girls soccer championship, 4-1, over Mater Dei Friday afternoon at Gordon Moore Park. “I think it’s your typical playoff battle,” coach Brian Hoener said. “Two teams just battling it out. Mater Dei played a great game,...

EDWARDSVILLE - Members of Eden Church of Edwardsville presented a special gift to the city's fire department Thursday afternoon. At 2:30 p.m., members of the church, including Head Pastor John Roberts, presented a gift of at least three blankets/bed covers to the Edwardsville Fire Department....

GODFREY - Godfrey Parks and Recreation Department held their annual Big Truck Day at Glazebrook Park Wednesday morning. Children got the opportunity to climb in and honk the horns of different vehicles like an ambulance, a garbage truck and a Madison County Transit bus. Click here to see the...