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PONTOON BEACH – In response to the upcoming IL-111 & I-270 interchange reconstruction, Madison County Transit (MCT) will implement several service adjustments beginning Sunday, May 11, 2025, to preserve reliable, convenient transit access throughout the construction period. Construction is expected to impact travel from May through October 2025. To minimize disruption and enhance service flexibility, MCT is expanding its MCT Micro service and restructuring routes serving affected areas. These updates aim to ensure passengers can continue reaching their destinations with as much ease as possible. Building on the success of last fall’s new MCT Micro service in Collinsville, MCT will be launching MCT Micro – Bethalto | Cottage Hills, an on-demand microtransit zone creating more convenient access to transit within Bethalto and Cottage Hills, as well as the introduction of service in Rosewood Heights. Passengers will also have the flexibility to schedule rides to the Mai

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SPRINGFIELD - Patients in central and southern Illinois will now have expanded access to expert kidney care, as SIU Medicine expands its nephrology specialty services. SIU Medicine Nephrology will provide high-quality kidney care, supported by the strength of academic medicine and a team-based approach to treatment. SIU Medicine Nephrology will offer comprehensive kidney health services, including management of chronic kidney disease, oversight of dialysis treatments and referrals for transplant care. Patients will continue to receive care from their trusted providers, who were previously affiliated with Central Illinois Kidney and Dialysis: Oritsegbubemi Adekola, MD Vikram Bhatti, MD Xueguang G. Chen, MD Max Nutt, MD Nirali Ramani, MD “The integration of kidney care services with our existing service lines allows us to provide seamless, highly coordinated care to SIU Medicine patients needing specialized kidney care,” said John Flack, MD, MPH, chair of the Department

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GODFREY – Lewis and Clark Community College is excited to host its inaugural comic and pop culture convention, Blazer Con, from 1-8 p.m., Saturday, April 12, 2025, in the George C. Terry River Bend Arena on the Godfrey Campus. The event is free and open to the public. Register today at https://lcedu.jotform.com/team/blazer-con/attendee-registration to secure your limited edition Blazer Con 2025 badge and lanyard featuring student-designed artwork. Badges are required for entry. “Blazer Con is the perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in a world of sci-fi, fantasy, and pop culture,” Blazer Con creator and Media Specialist Jared Smilack said. “Whether you’re a die-hard D&D enthusiast, a video game aficionado, or someone who loves great food and socializing, there’s something for everyone.” Blazer Con will feature a diverse range of vendors and activities. Attendees can enjoy a variety of food options to satisfy their cravings, providing

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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois State Museum (ISM) is excited to announce the donation of a collection of items from President Abraham Lincoln’s extended family in Springfield. These family belongings are donated by descendants of the Hickox-Edwards families in memory of Catharine Officer Saxe Loucks. Passed down through five generations, they offer an exciting glimpse into the social and familial relationships of Lincoln’s Springfield. “These items tell the story of people who helped shape Illinois history,” said ISM Director Jenn Edginton. “The Illinois State Museum is thrilled to receive such an amazing donation. We cannot wait to share it with the people of Illinois.” The donated items represent the families of Virgil and Catharine Hickox and Ninian and Elizabeth Todd Edwards. They were passed down through the descendants of Charles and Mary Hickox Edwards, who married in 1868. Elizabeth Todd Edwards was the oldest sister of Mary Todd Lincoln;

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – This morning, the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee advanced six bipartisan bills to help lower the price of prescription drugs. U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released the following statement: “Families are struggling to afford their medications. Congress must take an all-options approach to lowering prescription drug prices, and the bills we advanced today embody that spirit. The legislative package will improve coordination between agencies, bring generic drugs to market more quickly, and foster competition in the pharmaceutical industry. Notably, every bill advanced today was bipartisan. There’s real momentum here, and the Senate needs to pass these bills to help make progress on pocketbook issues facing the American people.” The following bills advanced to the full Senate by voice vote: S. 527, Prescription Pricing for the People Act of 2025 (Grassley, Welch, Coons,

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ALTON - Join us for our April Sierra Club Speaker Series featuring TreeHouse Wildlife Center on April 8, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. Meet some of their education animals, learn about summer internships, and a new job opening. Find out how you can help support their mission. Get all the details about their annual Baby Shower on Saturday, April 26, 2025. TreeHouse Wildlife Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the rehabilitation of sick, injured, and orphaned wildlife and the educational promotion of environmental stewardship and awareness. Established in 1979, TreeHouse has been serving the southwestern Illinois community for over 40 years as a professional resource for those who encounter a wild animal in need. Come early at 5:30 p.m. to join us for dinner at Old Bakery Beer Company. Questions, contact Craig Heaton at 618-345-4822 or Chris Krusa at 410-490-5024.

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On April 6, district 4 officers responded to a nearby hospital for a shooting that occurred at approximately 1:45 a.m. in the 400 of South 10th. Officers met with a 16-year-old male, who provided officers with false pedigree information, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds but in stable condition. Witnesses at the hospital, told officers they […]

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ALTON - Centerstone’s Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP) aims to prevent substance use before it starts by supporting children. Alexandria, the clinical coordinator for the Illinois RCORP, explained that the federally-funded grant program provides free mental health support for youth ages 3–18. The program also connects parents and families with other services through their coordinated care approach. “Our theory is if children receive the mental health support they deserve at an early age, they are less likely to engage in substances,” Alexandria said. “We just want to let everybody know what we are here to help, and our goal is to help each individual who connects with Centerstone to have a transformative experience so that they can thrive.” In Illinois, RCORP serves families in Bond, Calhoun, Clinton, Greene, Franklin, Macoupin, Montgomery, Perry, Saline, Union and Washington counties. These counties experience higher

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BETHALTO – Riverbender.com is excited to announce the latest expansion to our live coverage of local government. Starting Monday, April 14, 2025 , all Bethalto Village Board meetings will be streamed live on Riverbender.com/video/live . The Village Board meets on the second Monday of every month at 7 p.m. As seen on the Riverbender.com Live Video page and the Village of Bethalto website , the next Village Board meeting is set for April 14, 2025 at 7 p.m. The village website also features a full meeting calendar for 2025 , as well as relevant meeting agendas and minutes . Village Trustees include Brady Dugger, Rachel Sontag, Maria Perkhiser, Tim Tweedy, Terri Keister, and Jeff Mull. As the leading source for news in the Riverbend region, Riverbender.com has long made our livestreams of local government meetings available to the public. While Bethalto is the latest municipality to join our live coverage lineup, Riverbender.com also broadcasts meetings for the Alto

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On April 6, district 4 officers responded to a robbery in the 2700 block of Rauschenbach, at approximately 4:45 a.m. A 29-year-old woman told officers she was walking into the building, when two men approached her from behind armed with assault rifles. They demanded her purse, she complied. The two men then entered a dark […]

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VALLEY PARK, Mo. – The intersection of Interstate 44 and Highway 141 is not underwater, but this is one location where flooding is a concern. On Sunday morning, traffic was moving through the area without problems. The Meramec River is expected to crest near 28.70 feet on Tuesday and at that level, the northbound lanes [...]

Whether due to drought, prices, or politics, the weekslong disappearance of Canadian hydropower from New England’s grid exposes risks for the region.

The St. Louis Battlehawks are set for their 2025 home opener Sunday against the San Antonio Brahmas. Kickoff is set for 5:30 p.m.

Plant of the Week: Chard April 15th Deadine to Nominate for Missouri Invasive Plant Council’s Invasive Plant Action Award Register for Missouri Invasive Plant Council’s Callery (Bradford) Pear Buyback Program. Sold out already in St. Louis and Warrensburg. Fifteen cities still have replacement trees/shrubs. Also see Get rid of a stinky Bradford pear tree, get … Continue reading This Week in Gardening & Nature →

ST. LOUIS – All eyes are on the Saint Louis City Mayor’s Race which will be decided on Tuesday. Voters will decide whether incumbent Mayor Tishaura Jones will stay in office, or if her challenger, Cara Spencer, will take over in this high-stakes rematch. Spencer led in the March primary. Also on the ballot in [...]