Steven Spencer, Staff Writer

The first snow of 2019 fell on the Riverbend this weekend, and there was plenty of it.

ALTON - The Illinois Department of Transportation is reminding drivers to remain cautious while driving during the weekend’s winter storm. Across Alton and the rest of Madison County the weather created accidents Friday evening, including a multi-vehicle accident at the intersection of...

The streets and highways are slick tonight throughout the area. The Illinois State Police and all other law enforcement has encouraged people to stay home tonight and off the roads. Several motorists were observed slipping and sliding in the commute home. There have been some minor crashes...

ALTON - With the threat of a major winter weather system crashing into the Riverbend this weekend the Alton Public Works Department is preparing for the worst. Alton Public Work director Bob Barnhart said he is prepared for the predicted 5-10 inches of snow predicted to fall in the area by Sunday....

SPRINGFIELD - State Rep. Monica Bristow, D-Alton, issued the following statement after being sworn in to represent the 111 th District of Illinois on Wednesday: “It is an honor and privilege to serve the people of the Riverbend region, and it is not a responsibility that I take lightly. I...

2018 101st House of Representatives Inauguration on Tuesday, January 9, at University of Illinois Springfield.

WOOD RIVER – Drivers on Route 143 have been seeing the final phases of the construction of a new Wood River Police Department. Wood River Mayor Cheryl Maguire and Wood River Police Chief Brad Wells believe the new department will be ready for at least limited use by the end of January o...

ALTON - The new Wellness Center at Senior Services Plus is nearing completion with a grand opening planned at the end of January. Featuring state-of-the-art equipment the 10,000-square-foot center will include several new pieces of cardio and weight equipment in addition to an indoor walking track...

ALTON - For a long time going on the road to face, the Marquette Explorers ended up being a losing endeavor for opponents. The Explorers hadn’t lost a home game since February 19, 2016, to the Breese Central Cougars 38-36. Last night they played the other high school out of Breese, the...

Hundreds of people came out Saturday for the annual Alton Audubon Eagle and Ice Festival at the Alton Visitor Center and the Audubon Center at Riverlands. As the event continues to grow each year, this weekend's warm weather couldn’t have been better for families to come together and learn about...