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ALTON - Alton Main Street invites you to join the fun at the Downtown Alton Chili Cook-Off, to be held on Sunday, October 18th from Noon until 3:00 p.m. at Flock Food Truck Park & Bar, located at 210 Ridge St. in Alton, Illinois. The Chili Cook-Off is a great civic event that encourages local chefs, both amateur and professional, to match their favorite recipe with others in similar categories. Organizers look forward to greeting returning teams and welcoming new participants to this fiery competition

WASHINGTON — Democrats are touting an ambitious legislative agenda centered on affordability and accountability if they take back the U.S. House or Senate — or both — in November.  A slew of pressing policy debates are on tap for Democrats, including healthcare, immigration, voting rights, the war in Iran, oversight, education and beyond, as they […]

Police made 435 arrests and seized 166 guns, 178 pounds of drugs, six machine gun conversion devices and more than $1.25 million related to suspected illegal firearms and drug transactions.

A Missouri Lottery player won a $150,000 Powerball prize after purchasing a ticket with the Power Play multiplier at Hazelwood Discount Liquor in north St. Louis County.

The difficult conversation is over. The big presentation is behind you. But hours later, you’re still replaying what you said, wondering what others thought and worrying about what might happen next. Stress is a normal part of life, but when the mind and body struggle to switch off, it can be harder to move forward. Understanding the difference between stress and anxiety — and learning how to manage both — can make a difference to your overall wellbeing according to behavioral

WRIGHT COUNTY, Mo. — The Wright County Health Department reported three cases of measles, making a total of 14 cases within the state this year. According to data from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, nine of the 14 measles cases recorded this year are within Ozarks First's coverage area. There were three [...]

A woman is facing a felony charge after police say she was part of organized retail theft from Dick's Sporting Goods locations around the St. Louis area.

WOOD RIVER - You can repair your car’s brakes while donating toward breast cancer research through the Brakes for Breasts campaign at Pro Automotive Services. To mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month, 10% of the cost of all brake jobs in October will go toward the Brakes for Breasts cancer research fund. Pro Automotive Services is also offering free brake pads and brake inspections. Jennifer Baggett with Pro Automotive Services emphasized the importance of giving back. “It’s

There are more than 18 million cancer survivors in the United States. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Across the country, stories will be shared, fundraising walks will be held, and just like every month, more women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. For survivors, it’s also a time of reflection and continuing to live ‘a new normal,’ post-cancer. When it comes to cancer, most people think about physical pain that is often associated with a diagnosis.

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EDWARDSVILLE — Did you know that every two seconds someone needs blood in the United States? Or that blood and platelets cannot be manufactured, they can only come from volunteer donors? To help meet the current demand for blood donations, State Senator Jason Plummer is partnering with Moose Lodge 1561 to host a blood drive on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026 at the Moose Lodge in Edwardsville. Donors are encouraged to come out to participate. Who: State Senator Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville)

Inflation grew to a 3.7% annual rate in September, according to an Oct. 14 report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, up from 3.4% in August.  In the last consumer price inflation report before midterm elections, with voters already fed up with higher prices, September’s number was the highest since May, when it was […]

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump Thursday announced that the execution of a man convicted of the Fort Hood shooting will not be livestreamed, a reversal after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said last week that Nidal Hasan’s death by firing squad would be public.  “I think streaming the execution for all to see might have been a […]

CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul today, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general, filed a notice in the bankruptcy proceedings of Character Technologies, Inc., the company behind the popular chatbot company Character.AI. Raoul’s court filing identifies serious concerns about the company’s safety and privacy practices and calls for protections for children and consumers in any sale of the company's business or assets. “Character.AI’s bankruptcy

CHICAGO — Due to President Trump's Budget Bill (H.R. 1), thousands of lawfully present immigrants in Illinois lost Medicaid coverage, effective October 1, 2026. Get Covered Illinois is offering an immediate path to health insurance through a special enrollment period running through December 31, 2026, with premium tax credits available to eligible customers. This impacted group will no longer be eligible to receive premium tax credits on January 1, 2027, as a result of H.R. 1. "Trump's

CHICAGO – Attorney General Kwame Raoul today joined a coalition of seven states and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in asking a federal judge to hold Martin Shkreli in contempt for his alleged flagrant and repeated violations of a 2022 court order that banned him from the pharmaceutical industry. Shkreli was previously convicted for engaging in illegal and monopolistic behavior as the CEO of Vyera Pharmaceuticals. In a motion and brief filed today, Raoul and the coalition allege tha

ALTON - Riverbend community members are invited to a special luncheon to celebrate Human Rights & World Community Day. From 12–2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, the Alton chapter of Church Women United will host a light lunch and award ceremony at Main Street United Methodist Church in Alton. Minister Ciara Taylor will serve as the guest speaker and will receive the Human Rights Award. Pastor Peter Hough from Alton Mission will receive the World Community Award. “The awards