ALTON - Riverbend residents can once again participate in the Wreaths Across America initiative in Alton. At 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, community members will gather at Alton National Cemetery to lay wreaths on the graves of veterans. Margaret Hopkins, who oversees the local Wreaths Across America program, explained that the community can come out to the ceremony and contribute or volunteer to keep the program going. “We’re very excited about everything going on
SPRINGFIELD – To help Illinois seniors stay in their homes and ease the burden of rising property taxes, State Senator Harriss (56th-Glen Carbon) helped pass a plan to expand Illinois’ property tax relief program for older homeowners. "One of the top issues I hear when meeting with senior citizen is the need for property tax relief. As a direct result of these conversations and concerns, I have worked each year since I was elected to draft and submit bill language to do just that,"
EDWARDSVILLE – Charges have been filed against two people allegedly seen on video stealing tools from an Edwardsville church before listing them for sale on Facebook Marketplace. Bartholomew Johnson, 42, of Madison, Ill., and April D. Respalie, 43, listed as homeless out of Granite City, were both charged on Nov. 5, 2025 with one count each of burglary (both Class 1 felonies) and theft (both Class 3 felonies). On Oct. 31, 2025, the two allegedly knowingly and without authority entered
ALTON – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced lane restrictions will be encountered on northbound US 67, entering Illinois, beginning Wednesday, November 12 at 7:30 a.m., weather permitting. The right lane will be closed to allow IDOT District 8 Operations forces to perform emergency bridge deck patching on the Clark Bridge. All lanes are expected to re-open by 3:30 p.m. on Friday, November 14. Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips
ALTON – The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced lane restrictions will be encountered on northbound US 67, entering Illinois, beginning Wednesday, November 12 at 7:30 a.m., weather permitting. The right lane will be closed to allow IDOT District 8 Operations forces to perform emergency bridge deck patching on the Clark Bridge. All lanes are expected to re-open by 3:30 p.m. on Friday, November 14. Motorists can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS — The Fairview Heights Police Department recently celebrated the graduation of its latest Citizens Police Academy class after a 10-week program designed to educate participants about law enforcement operations. The academy provided attendees with hands-on experiences, including training in firearms, patrol procedures, and other aspects of police work. Throughout the program, the Fairview Heights Police Department said participants engaged in activities aimed
FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS — The Fairview Heights Police Department recently celebrated the graduation of its latest Citizens Police Academy class after a 10-week program designed to educate participants about law enforcement operations. The academy provided attendees with hands-on experiences, including training in firearms, patrol procedures, and other aspects of police work. Throughout the program, the Fairview Heights Police Department said participants engaged in activities aimed
ALTON — A resolution to eliminate late-night liquor licenses in Alton has moved forward to the City Council for consideration following a contentious Committee of the Whole meeting on Monday, Nov. 10, 2025 . The proposal, which would end liquor sales past 1 a.m. in downtown Alton, was met with mixed reactions from community members who voiced both opposition and support. The late-night bar resolution passed the committee with a 5-2 vote and is scheduled for City Council approval on Wednesday,
ALTON — A resolution to eliminate late-night liquor licenses in Alton has moved forward to the City Council for consideration following a contentious Committee of the Whole meeting on Monday, Nov. 10, 2025 . The proposal, which would end liquor sales past 1 a.m. in downtown Alton, was met with mixed reactions from community members who voiced both opposition and support. The late-night bar resolution passed the committee with a 5-2 vote and is scheduled for City Council approval on Wednesday,
NEW YORK, N.Y.– ByHeart External Link Disclaimer , a next-generation baby nutrition company, announced today that, out of an abundance of caution, it has chosen to voluntarily recall two batches of ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula following notification from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of a broader ongoing investigation into a recent outbreak of infant botulism. Infant botulism is a rare but potentially fatal illness that presents a serious threat to the health o
NEW YORK, N.Y.– ByHeart External Link Disclaimer , a next-generation baby nutrition company, announced today that, out of an abundance of caution, it has chosen to voluntarily recall two batches of ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula following notification from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of a broader ongoing investigation into a recent outbreak of infant botulism. Infant botulism is a rare but potentially fatal illness that presents a serious threat to the health o
GRANITE CITY – Cases of battery and domestic battery filed across Madison County involve two instances of domestic strangulation and an individual reportedly attacked with a brick. Alberto A. Araujo, 31, of St. Louis, was charged on Nov. 4, 2025 with a Class 2 felony count of aggravated domestic battery. Araujo allegedly intentionally strangled a family or household member on Sept. 28, 2025. The Madison County State’s Attorney’s Office filed petition to deny Araujo’s
GRANITE CITY – Cases of battery and domestic battery filed across Madison County involve two instances of domestic strangulation and an individual reportedly attacked with a brick. Alberto A. Araujo, 31, of St. Louis, was charged on Nov. 4, 2025 with a Class 2 felony count of aggravated domestic battery. Araujo allegedly intentionally strangled a family or household member on Sept. 28, 2025. The Madison County State’s Attorney’s Office filed petition to deny Araujo’s
ALTON - Winter is officially on tap at Old Bakery Beer Company, and it is shaping up to be the coziest season yet. From festive markets and peppermint pints to cookie pairings and community gatherings, the Alton-based organic brewery is offering plenty of ways to sip, shop, and celebrate all things local this holiday season Harvest Market (Nov. 22, 11:30 AM–3:30 PM) Kick off the season with this Thanksgiving-themed market highlighting handmade home goods such as candles, cutting boards,
ALTON- Winter is officially on tap at Old Bakery Beer Company, and it is shaping up to be the coziest season yet. From festive markets and peppermint pints to cookie pairings and community gatherings, the Alton-based organic brewery is offering plenty of ways to sip, shop, and celebrate all things local this holiday season. Harvest Market (Nov. 22, 11:30 AM–3:30 PM) Kick off the season with this Thanksgiving-themed market highlighting handmade home goods such as candles, cutting
GRANITE CITY - Granite City resident Sheena Williamson described witnessing the Northern Lights from her home near Southwestern Illinois College (SWIC) on Tuesday night as one of the “most beautiful experiences” of her life. Williamson, who lives on Morrison Road in Granite City, said she had been waiting her entire life to see the phenomenon. “I drove around Granite City looking for places to take a photo. I saw it when I got back here,” she said. “I didn’t
GRANITE CITY - Granite City resident Sheena Williamson described witnessing the Northern Lights from her home near Southwestern Illinois College (SWIC) on Tuesday night as one of the “most beautiful experiences” of her life. Williamson, who lives on Morrison Road in Granite City, said she had been waiting her entire life to see the phenomenon. “I drove around Granite City looking for places to take a photo. I saw it when I got back here,” she said. “I didn’t
WOOD RIVER - Community members gathered at East Alton-Wood River High School for a special Veterans Day ceremony. On Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, local veterans were honored for their service. Featured speaker Thomas Haine, Madison County State’s Attorney and a U.S. Army veteran, shared a tribute to the veterans who have served. Mayor Tom Stalcup also expressed his appreciation for the community’s turnout and the veterans who live in Wood River and beyond. “We dedicate this
WOOD RIVER - Community members gathered at East Alton-Wood River High School for a special Veterans Day ceremony. On Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, local veterans were honored for their service. Featured speaker Thomas Haine, Madison County State’s Attorney and a U.S. Army veteran, shared a tribute to the veterans who have served. Mayor Tom Stalcup also expressed his appreciation for the community’s turnout and the veterans who live in Wood River and beyond. “We dedicate this
ALTON - The NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center has issued a severe Geomagnetic Storm Watch through Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, indicating heightened geomagnetic activity that may make the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) visible across parts of the United States, including the St. Louis region. The Northern Lights Phenomenon occurs when charged particles from the sun collide with molecules in Earth’s atmosphere, producing light displays typically seen closer to the poles. An Earth-directed
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