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ALTON - Rosetta “Rosie” Brown hopes to serve as the next Illinois State Representative of the 111th District. Brown is currently Alton’s Fourth Ward alderwoman. She noted that she is a “grassroots person” who cares about people in the community because she is one of them. She encourages people to vote on Nov. 3, 2026, and to support her campaign. “I’m running because I believe District 111 deserves leadership focused on preparing our communities

ALTON - An Alton High School student’s artwork has been shared around town to promote the Alton Halloween Parade. Planned for Oct. 31, 2026, the 109th Halloween Parade is a citywide tradition. But this year is especially exciting for Monee Brice, a freshman at Alton High School whose poster design was chosen to promote the parade. Brice and her teacher, Jenna Godair, are eager to share her talents and engage with the community in this way. “My student was so excited that she

EDWARDSVILLE - I am endorsing Patrick G. King for Circuit Judge for Madison County, Illinois. He is a wonderful father and a fantastic husband. His judgment is sound and non-biased. I am fully endorsing Patrick. Mike Babcock Madison County Treasurer Opinions expressed in this section are solely those of the individual authors and do not represent the views of RiverBender.com or its affiliates. We provide a platform for community voices, but the responsibility for opinions rests with thei

Raja’s departure was first announced almost three years ago.

The third-year president of Christian Brothers College High School in west St. Louis County has resigned, according to a message sent to alumni and parents.

JERSEYVILLE - Jersey Community High School students are eager to present the Halloween-themed fall play, “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.” At 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 30, and 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31, and Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, community members can check out the play at the high school. Tickets are available online and every cast and crew member is excited to share their hard work. Cara Rojas, the high school’s Spanish teacher and theater director, can’t wait to

Missouri Democrats confidently predict voter discontent will deliver victories in tight legislative races, but campaign finance reports show Republicans well provisioned for defense. And Republicans are using that financial advantage to shape how voters see their candidates. On Thursday, the House Republican Campaign Committee transferred $1.5 million to two political action committees that attack Democrats […]

The cast of Ugly Betty is back together 20 years after the beloved series first premiered.America Ferrera, Vanessa Williams, Michael Urie, Ana Ortiz and more cast members reunited for an…

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Twenty-five years ago, a device small enough to fit in a pocket helped change the scale of a music collection. On Oct. 23, 2001, Apple introduced the iPod, making a computer-based library portable through a compact player designed to hold up to 1,000 songs. It was not the first digital music player, but its combination of storage, navigation and integration with iTunes helped reshape how people carried and organized recorded music. That shift makes its introduction the defining milestone for

GLEN CARBON - When Kristen M. Jacobs, M.D., opened Ooh La La Spa, Anti-Aging & Wellness 18 years ago, the aesthetics industry looked significantly different than it does today. As the only aesthetic physician in the area, Dr. Jacobs has continued to evolve her practice alongside the industry, expanding services to offer a comprehensive approach to beauty, wellness and aging. From aesthetic treatments and skincare to wellness services, Ooh La La combines medical expertise with personalized care

This Day in History: October 23, 2026 On October 23, 1956, a demonstration in Budapest grew into the Hungarian Revolution, one of the Cold War’s most significant challenges to Soviet control in Eastern Europe. Students and other protesters demanded political freedoms, the withdrawal of Soviet troops, and changes to Hungary’s communist government. When security forces fired on demonstrators, the unrest became an armed uprising. Soviet forces crushed the revolution in November, and

Saint Louis Zoo resident Raja, the first elephant born at the institution, is scheduled to relocate to another accredited zoo this fall as part of a species survival plan.

GLEN CARBON — Jeff Garde is inviting the community to meet “The Undead” at his home this October as his family’s Halloween yard display returns for its 14th year. The display at 54 Oakshire Drive in the Fairfield subdivision near Father McGivney High School operates nightly from 6:30 to 10 p.m. through Halloween. A candy giveaway begins at 6 p.m. Oct. 30, continuing a tradition that drew more than 300 visitors last year. “We always do it on Oct. 30 because the Edwardsville

MADISON COUNTY - The Madison County Sheriff’s Office held its annual Trunk or Treat on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026, bringing together participants in costumes, decorated trunks and candy donations supported by two organizations. The sheriff’s office described the turnout as “outstanding” thanking attendees, donors, staff and volunteers. "The Tyler Timmins Memorial Foundation and Mustache March 4PD donated candy, contributions the sheriff’s office said helped