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PIASA — A group of education pathway students from Southwestern High School spent Tuesday exploring the teaching profession during Future Teacher Day at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE). The event, held Nov. 18, 2025, gathered aspiring educators from across the region for a day of inspiration, hands-on learning, and professional development. The day began with a keynote address by Dr. Victor Gomez, Illinois Teacher of the Year, who shared his personal journey and encouraged

ALTON - The Hayner Public Library District’s Genealogy & Local History Library will be transformed into a Victorian-inspired holiday wonderland when the library hosts its annual Holiday Open House on Saturday, December 6, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. “This is always a fantastic event,” said Executive Director Mary Cordes. “The Genealogy and Local History Library is one of the most beautiful buildings in our District (which covers Alton, Godfrey, and Foster Township), and

CHICAGO — Today, Governor JB Pritzker joined members of the Illinois America 250 Commission at Navy Pier’s iconic Centennial Wheel on Lake Michigan to announce a series of statewide initiatives to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 2026. Celebrations marking the nation’s birth in 1776 with the signing of the Declaration will take place across the country in 2026, culminating on July 4. “The story of Illinois has always been the story

ST. LOUIS – The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is intensifying its fight against the deadly threat of synthetic opioids with the launch of Fentanyl Free America, a comprehensive enforcement initiative and public awareness campaign aimed at reducing both the supply and demand for fentanyl. Through intensified enforcement operations and heightened intelligence, DEA is applying unprecedented pressure on the global fentanyl supply chain, forcing narco-terrorists, like the

WASHINGTON, D.C. – After the Trump Administration cruelly provided only four percent of the air traffic controller (ATC) and technician workforce with $10,000 bonuses, despite all of them working without pay during the Republican-led government shutdown, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)—Ranking Member of the Senate Subcommittee on Aviation, Space and Innovation—demanded U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy award those bonuses to every single ATC and technician. In

MARYVILLE – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that the intersection of Illinois 162 and Keebler Road will be closed to all traffic for one day starting at 8 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, weather permitting, to allow crews to replace two crossroad culverts. The intersection is expected to reopen by 6 p.m. the same evening. During this closure, no through traffic will be permitted, and motorists will encounter limited opportunities to turn around at the intersection. Motorists

A previously unreleased Scott Weiland song called "If I Could Fly" has officially been unveiled on the 10th anniversary of the late Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver frontman's death.The track was…

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ALTON - A new downtown Alton shop has quickly become a local favorite. Persnickety by Jen Farley offers a wide variety of antique, vintage and new items, from lamps and furniture to home decor and jewelry, as well as a fresh flower bar. As the holidays approach, Farley shares that she hopes to help Riverbend residents find the perfect gifts and items to keep them happy all season long. “I never know what I’m going to find. I like to say that my items find me so I can help

A new Costco warehouse store has been proposed in Lake St. Louis and could become the St. Louis region's sixth Costco location.

ALTON – OSF HealthCare Rehabilitation Services in Alton will be holding its monthly lymphedema education meeting on Thursday, December 4, which will serve as a Christmas party with a Lymphedema and Christmas trivia game for attendees. Riverbend region residents are invited to join the OSF Lymphedema Therapy Team for this free educational session about Lymphedema and meet other people with lymphedema. The December lymphedema education meeting will be held: Thursday, December

If you’ve been following along, you know why independent voices matter right now. The administration has been attacking institutions left and right. News orgs, law firms, philanthropic funders, universities, you name it. Many are capitulating. But not us. Someone needs to step up and keep doing this work without flinching and without compromising. That’s where […]

TROY - The Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine Chamber of Commerce is seeking college juniors and seniors for its spring internship program, offering hands-on experience in various aspects of chamber operations. Students enrolled in mass communication, social media, video, public relations, business, marketing, or office management are encouraged to apply. The unpaid internship provides opportunities to engage in office processes, event planning, event attendance, and networking with Chamber members.

Lenny Kravitz fans are getting their first look at his upcoming intro to NBC’s Sunday Night Basketball programming.The network is teasing the new NBA season with an ad on Instagram…

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ALTON - The Alton Municipal Band continues its tradition of bringing holiday cheer to the Riverbend with a free concert at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. Part of the “Music on the Riverbend” concert series at the First Presbyterian Church of Alton, the concert will feature local singer Robyn Brandon with director David Drillinger. Traditional carols and new holiday favorites alike will be performed, along with several toe-tapping jazz tunes. The historic music ensemble

Trey Green scored 21 of his 23 points in the second half to lead Saint Louis to a 91-70 victory against Loyola Marymount on Tuesday night.

Missouri Women In Trades (MOWIT) is tremendously saddened and heartbroken to have lost a sister, a supporter, and a friend, Patti Green. Patti served as the outreach coordinator for MOWIT since October 2023, where she helped many flourish in becoming the best version of themselves and getting involved as a tradeswoman. She had a loving […]

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Ozzy Osbourne's family marked what would've been his 77th birthday Wednesday."My darling husband, I celebrate the day you were born," Ozzy's widow, Sharon Osbourne, writes in an Instagram post. "I will…

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EDWARDSVILLE – The Edwardsville Fire Department welcomed two new members on Tuesday night. Brandon Hoguet and Jake Hildenbrand were both officially sworn in as probationary firefighters at the Dec. 2, 2025 City Council meeting. City Clerk Michelle Boyer administered the Oaths of Office for both of the city’s newest probationary firefighters. Hoguet’s young son clung tightly to his father’s side as he took his oath, and both he and Hildenbrand took photos with city