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The surviving members of The Zombies are set to come together for a special screening of their documentary, Hung Up on a Dream.Rod Argent, Colin Blunstone, Chris White and Hugh Grundy, along with the…

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From vibrant county fairs and lively music festivals to engaging kids' programs and unique local markets, the Riverbend area offers a diverse array of events that cater to all ages and interests. For a complete listing of upcoming happenings and more details, be sure to visit https://www.riverbender.com/events/ . Featured GGCA Summer Camp invites children ages 3 to 12 to embark on an unforgettable adventure this summer at Greater Glory Christian Academy. From June 2nd through July 25th, kids will dive into the exciting theme "Bible Explorer: Trek through Truth!" engaging in outdoor and water games, crafts, and weekly field trips including visits to local attractions and the NCG Cinema in Alton. The camp runs weekdays from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM with before and aftercare available. Daily hot meals are provided, and spots are filling fast—call (618) 468-1068 or email ggcaalton@gmail.com to register and give your child a summer full of learning, laughter, and faith. First Fridays

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A tornado likely rolled through parts of Chesterfield and nearby municipalities Wednesday afternoon, based on FOX 2 radar indications and preliminary information FOX 2 has analyzed from the National Weather Service.

Residents in the Wildwood area reported that the storm snapped large trees, damaged roofs and garages, and caused nearly a foot of rain in neighborhood yards.

A shipping container fitted for hydroponics farming arrived at the school this week.

EDWARDSVILLE – A historic Edwardsville neighborhood’s signature water tower is getting a nearly $500,000 makeover. Edwardsville City Council members voted unanimously on Tuesday night to approve a series of improvements to the water tower’s overall structure, paint, and electrical/lighting systems at a total cost of $495,991. Alderman William Krause spoke to the water tower’s historical significance, hoping these upgrades will see it continue standing as a symbol of Edwardsville’s pride far into the future. “I think it's an icon of Edwardsville's skyline,” Krause said. “It's not just specific to the Leclaire neighborhood. It has become one of the last few, they call them 'tin man' water towers in southern Illinois, and I think the refresh of this monument in our community will give us the next 50 years of pride we can look up to.” Krause and Alderwoman Elizabeth Grant noted the lighting and electrical upgrades will allow for

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BELLEVILLE - Investigator Lee Rinehart has retired from the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department in Belleville, after a combined 32 years in law enforcement. His career began in January 1993 with the Randolph County Sheriff’s Department and included 12 years with the Village of Marissa, where he reached the rank of sergeant. Rinehart joined the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department on February 18, 2007, initially serving as a patrol deputy. During his time there, he worked in various assignments including Patrol, Metro, the Drug Tactical Unit, and the Investigations Division. From 2010 to 2023, Rinehart was a task force officer with the Drug Enforcement Administration. The DEA unit conducted thousands of investigations that led to arrests and asset seizures related to high-level drug cases. After leaving the DEA Task Force, he was assigned to the Criminal Investigative Division, where he served for nearly two years before retiring. The St. Clair County

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EDWARDSVILLE – The Edwardsville Route 66 Festival is set to bring a full day and night of fun events and activities to City Park in downtown Edwardsville this Saturday, June 7, 2025. This marks the 27th year for the City’s annual ode to the Mother Road, which will celebrate its 100th birthday in 2026. Visitors can take in the sights and delights, including food, live music, a Roadside Market, vintage vehicles and a car cruise, bounce houses, trolley tours and more, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Saturday in and around City Park, 101 S. Buchanan Street. “Route 66 is a fun and fascinating part of Edwardsville’s history, and this festival brings it alive in such a vibrant way,” Mayor Art Risavy said. “We look forward to the activities, the energy and the visitors every summer.” The Route 66 Festival is hosted by Edwardsville’s Parks and Recreation Department as a nostalgic nod to Route 66, which opened in 1926, spanning 2,400 miles between Chicag

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GRANITE CITY – Ms. Hutchings’ Computer Concepts and Advanced Computer Concepts classes at Granite City High School had 24 students earn certifications in Microsoft Word, Excel, and/or PowerPoint. Of these, 14 students achieved certification in all three applications, earning the title of Microsoft Office Associate Specialists. Certification scores were submitted to Microsoft as part of a contest, with winners to be announced at a later date. Proficiency in Microsoft applications remains critical, as the Office suite continues to be the industry standard for productivity tools across a wide range of professions. Mastering these programs provides students with a competitive edge in both academic and career pursuits. The students who earned the certification include: Nevaeh Becker Ja’Maiya Bennet Mason Camren Riley Carnahan Alex Carrillo Lucas Dickerson Kamryn Dunn Brendon Feyerabend Zoriah Gillon Landon Goodyear Auric Heuss Mikayla

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Here we go again with the party of the “rule of law.” The rule of law doesn’t apply to the Trump Administration. It only applies to the victims of its vindictive policies. But the least it could do is get some basic facts straight before talking out of its ass about whatever new fascist scheme […]

A tornado warning for St. Charles and parts of St. Charles County expired at 4 p.m.