Steven Spencer, Staff Writer

EDWARDSVILLE – Catcher Collin Elvers delivered the big blow, a three-run homer to climax a five-run second inning, while pitcher Reid Hendrickson struck out eight in four and one-third innings as Edwardsville defeated Civic Memorial 9-5 in a non-conference baseball game Friday afternoon...

ALTON - Narcotics detectives with the Alton Police Department, working in relationship with ILEAS, executed a warrant in the 1600 block of Clawson Street, near College Avenue in Alton, Friday morning. Alton Police Chief Jake Simmons said the search resulted in two individuals being taken into to...

ALTON - This weekend was proclaimed YWCA Stand Against Racism Weekend, Thursday afternoon as the organization strives for racial justice in the community. The national Stand Against Racism campaign has spread to more than 750 cities to deliver a clear message to eliminate racism as well as build...

ALTON - The 7th Grade Poetry Foundation is introducing their public art display, a part of their “Poetry Slab” project, in front of the Robert Wadlow statue on College Avenue. The foundation is a public charity which sponsors a nationwide poetry contest, giving students the opportunity...

ALTON – Kennedy Jones had both goals for Columbia as the Eagles defeated Alton 2-0 in a non-conference match at Piasa Motor Fuels Field Wednesday afternoon; the Redbirds dropped to 7-5-1 on the season, while the Eagles went to 15-2-0. Jones scored in each half for Columbia; Mattea Baumann...

ALTON - The MedExpress at 1704 Homer M. Adams Parkway in Alton will close its doors as of Friday, April 27. A management member confirmed the closure on Thursday morning. The MedExpress opened July 2016. MedExpress was described as an urgent care where people could receive checkups, tests and receive...

ALTON - The YWCA held their 28th Annual Women of Distinction Dinner last Thursday evening celebrating women in who strive to make their community a better place to live. Since 1991 the YWCA of Alton has presented more than 260 local women with the Women of Distinction Award and this year honored...

ALTON - The Redbirds fell to the O’Fallon Panthers, 3-1, during Wednesday’s game at Alton High School. The Panthers took a one-run lead in the top of the first inning, but the Redbirds tied things up before the second with a run from Robby Taul. O’Fallon was able to bring i...

ALTON - SuperValu announced Tuesday that company has entered into an agreement to sell eight of its owned distribution centers to a single buyer for approximately $483 million, excluding closing cost and taxes. Once the closing of the sale is complete, SuperValu will then be entering into a 20-year...

ALTON - Alton Main Street helped the community celebrate the diversity in the community with the second annual “Small Town - Big World” cultural event Saturday throughout Alton. “An international event has been is one of the biggest requests we’ve heard from the public and...