A procession of police officers from around the region escorted the body of slain police officer Tyler Timmins back to Wood River on Wednesday. Officer Timmons was a 2003 graduate of East Alton – Wood River High School, and had been a police officer for 14 years, spending time with the depar…
If you like parades, then the River Bend is the place to be. There are five Halloween Parades scheduled between now and the end of the month. Alton, Bethalto, East Alton, Hartford, and Wood River will all hold parades in the coming days. This first one rolls off tonight (Thursday) in East Alton.
A special use permit for a dog grooming business has been approved, ordinances regarding short-term rental and occupancy units have been given first approval, and there’s a new Deputy Fire Chief getting ready to take over in Alton. All of these issues were dealt with by the Alton City Counci…
Madison County Transit officials on Wednesday cut the ribbon on the new $1.6 million Eastgate Park and Ride Facility adjacent to Eastgate Plaza in East Alton.
A new report shows Illinoisans are dealing with the highest wireless taxes in the nation.
In the wake of Illinois Democrats releasing their latest version of the state’s congressional district map, a House redistricting hearing Tuesday was dominated by those in opposition.
(The Center Square) — Six nurses employed by Riverside Healthcare in Kankakee who filed a lawsuit against the hospital over their right to refuse the COVID-19 vaccine have been granted a temporary restraining order by the court.
Illinois’ main manufacturers’ group is hoping state legislators produce and pass a package of incentives to help incentivize the electric vehicle industry before the end of the week, but some worry some electric vehicles could be excluded.
A Highland man is facing a slew of charges for allegedly gunning down a Pontoon Beach police officer Tuesday morning.
The plan to raise the lower lanes of U.S. 67 in West Alton is underway, with dirt moving over the next two years.
A recent report issued by the Better Business Bureau found employment scams are still on the rise as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect the job market.
It's Halloween week in the Riverbend, with most communities holding trick-or-treating.
Lewis and Clark Community College has around $500,000 in scholarships up for grabs for students planning to attend in the 2022-2023 academic year.
The state of Illinois is readying plans to vaccinate school-aged children younger than 12 against the coronavirus.
Operators of licensed daycares in Illinois say the governor’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate on the industry will make a staffing crisis even more acute.
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The mental health and behavioral health industry in Illinois continues to deal with worker shortages.
The Illinois Supreme Court has shot down Cook County’s tax on guns and ammo.
A Pontoon Beach police officer has died after a man shot him at approximately 8 a.m. Tuesday near the intersection of Illinois 111 and Chain of Rocks Road at the Speedway gas station.
The 104th edition of the Alton Halloween Parade is Saturday, and as usual it will feature floats, marching bands, and fire trucks. The East End Improvement Association continues to sponsor the event, which will start at 7 p.m. from Broadway and Washington Avenue. The only time the parade isn…
AltonWorks is continuing its work to revitalize Alton, and another piece of the puzzle got the blessing of the Alton City Council Committee of the Whole at Monday's meeting. A redevelopment agreement to improve the lot and a new structure going up at the corner of Landmarks Boulevard and Rid…
The Grafton City Council has come to a lease agreement with marina owners Joe and Jan DeSherlia to continue operations and make improvements to the facility.
Illinois schools will likely play a role in delivering COVID-19 vaccines to children age 5 through 11.
Improving public safety and preventing violence in Illinois is the focus of a new House task force.
House Bill 1975, which would require school districts to create a code of conduct for teachers to protect students from misconduct, has passed the Senate, but still needs concurrence in the House.
There’s no freezing weather in the forecast yet, but car care experts say you should still stay on top of your car's maintenance.
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