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SEE VIDEO : ALTON - The Alton-Godfrey Rotary Chili Chowdown is one of the group’s biggest fundraisers each year and this year’s event on Monday was very well-attended, Alton-Godfrey Rotary President Steve Schwartz said. Last year's event was not scheduled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The chili was served at lunchtime and then for a long dinner period from 4-7 p.m. on Monday. The event helps the Alton-Godfrey Rotary Club fund student scholarships and many other projects throughout the year. “We had a really good turnout and it seemed a fun experience for everybody,” Schwartz said. “The chili this year was great.” Schwartz said at around 1 p.m. Monday, the event organizers had distributed at least 40 gallons of chili with much more ahead later in the day. Many even placed take-out orders for chili, Schwartz added. See Riverbender.com video above for more on the Chili Chowdown.

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St. Louis Startup Accelerator Capital Innovators announced their spring 2022 cohort. Each startup receives $50,000 in seed funding from Capital Innovators’ third seed venture capital fund in addition to hands-on mentorship through its rigorous 12-week program.

MC5 is back to kick out the jams once more. The seminal proto-punk outfit, led by original guitarist Wayne Kramer, has announced a U.S. tour for this spring. Not only…

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As we prepare to “spring forward” one hour and adjust our clocks on Saturday night for Daylight Saving Time, that... Read More

As we prepare to “spring forward” one hour and adjust our clocks on Saturday night for Daylight Saving Time, that... Read More

BETHALTO - Bethalto Police Department announced that at 2:32 p.m. on Sunday, March 6, 2022, Bethalto Officers stopped a vehicle for a minor traffic offense on Irwin Plegge Expressway. The driver, Monty C. Basden, M/W Age 50, of Bethalto, Illinois, was wanted on a Failure to Appear warrant for Driving While License Suspended and had a Suspended Illinois Driver’s License. During the encounter, officers determined that Basden had a loaded pistol in his pants pocket. Basden was taken into custody without incident and was charged today with Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon. Basden is being held in the Madison County Jail in lieu of a $15,000 bond. It is important to remember that the issuance of charges is based only upon Probable Cause and is not an indication of Guilt. All subjects charged with criminal offenses to include those in this post are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. - Chief Mike Dixon

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BETHALTO - At 9:04 a.m. on Saturday, March 5, 2022, Bethalto Officers took a report of a stolen vehicle in the 100 block of Ashbrook. Bethalto Police Chief Mike Dixon said officers handling the investigation identified a possible suspect who they later located and took into custody. The vehicle, a gold in color, 2003 Chevrolet, Cavalier, bearing Illinois Registration 3792344 is still missing and likely in the Wood River / Rosewood Heights / Godfrey area. The suspect, John L. Hampton, M/W Age 45 of the Bethalto/Godfrey, has been charged by the Madison County State’s Attorney’s Office with Offenses Related to Motor Vehicles and is in the custody of the Madison County Jail in lieu of $50,000 Bond. It is important to remember that the issuance of charges is based only upon Probable Cause and is not an indication of Guilt. All subjects charged with criminal offenses to include those in this post are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. - Chief Mike Dixon

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A bill to legalize sports wagering is heading to the Missouri House floor for debate after a committee vote Tuesday. Three other bills legalizing sports wagering will have public hearings …

The college students came to mentor Sumner’s students, and they’ve already made a big difference.

The victims told police they were inside their home when they heard gunshots outside and then realized they had been shot.

CARROLLTON - The Carrollton Fire Protection District firefighters and neighbors - Jerseyville, Greenfield, White Hall, and Roodhouse - had their hands full on Tuesday with a multi-alarm blaze at Oasis bar and grill. The firefighters stayed with the fire from 11:30 p.m. Monday to the afternoon on Tuesday. Carrollton, Jerseyville, Greenfield, and White Hall firefighters attacked the Oasis fire, while Roodhouse Fire Department manned Carrollton's station during the blaze. It took about five hours to get the terrible fire under control, Carrollton Fire Protection District Chief Tim Thaxton said. He added that it took an additional 3 hours to put out the hot spots from the fire. Nearby, the Oasis Bar and Grill are motel units and those were protected by the valiant efforts of the firefighters. Chief Thaxton said he is always proud of his firefighters and his neighbors in mutual-aid situations, but he was even more proud of their efforts in this destructive fire. “We are all volunteer

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WOOD RIVER – Midwest Members Credit Union is proud to sponsor the “Oiler of the Month” program at EAWR High School. A senior student is selected each month by members of EAWR faculty. Each student is awarded a certificate and a Subway gift card. The Seniors selected each month will have the opportunity to compete for a $1,000.00 “Oiler of the Year” scholarship at the end of the school year. February’s winner is Addison Denton. Addison is a Senior at EAWR and is involved with Varsity Tennis, Choir, Band, JV, and Varsity Basketball, Big Sisters, and Student Council. Addison has received honors for High Honor Roll, Renaissance, International Thespian Society Troupe 733, and is a member of the National Honors Society. After graduation Addison plans to attend Illinois State University and look to obtain a degree in Biology. Congratulations Addison and we all wish you good luck in your future! Midwest Members Credit Union has been serving your community

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The five concerts that were just postponed on the recently launched "It Was Fifty Years Ago Today: A Tribute to The Beatles" tour because someone associated with the participating musicians…

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JERSEYVILLE - Way before streaming services and sagging award show ratings, movies were a lot more magical and celebrated. And no show put them in the cultural spotlight like the Oscars. No performer made the show more entertaining than comic/actor Billy Crystal. Viewers were glued to the tube wondering what the funny man would do next. It was always a wonderful night for the Oscars, and unpredictable, as his show openings were legendary and hilarious. From big laughs like superimposing himself into the nominated movies like a nude Rose getting painted in Titanic or the strange-looking Gollum from Lord of the Rings Return of the King, you could always expect a song and dance routine about the best picture lineup. Throughout much of the 90s through early 2000s and the 2012 Academy Awards, Crystal hosted nine times with each show more memorable than the last. He comes in second to hosting to the master, Bob Hope, who hosted 18 times. Whether roasting his City Slickers co-star, the lat

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JOPLIN, Mo. — A press conference at 9 AM Wednesday morning shed more light on Tuesday's officer-involved shooting which resulted in the death of an officer, the gunman, and the injuries of two other officers. Gretchen Bolander was live from Joplin City Hall to share the latest information on the fatal shooting. You can watch [...]

When you're on road trips playing that game where you try to spot vehicles from each of the 50 states, do you ever get license plate envy? Missouri plates are generally milquetoast; the classic "Show Me State" design, with the state outline and the Eastern bluebird, is cool, but the Centennial edition, we gotta say, was a pretty big bust.…

Missouri is expecting another round of winter weather this week.