ALTON — Former Alton detectives and Chris Rhodes, a reporter for Riverbender.com, will appear in a special broadcast on the Bonnie Woodward case airing on ABC’s 20/20 at 8 p.m. Central Time on Friday, June 6, 2025. The program will also be available to stream on Hulu starting Saturday, June 7, 2025. Rhodes, who extensively covered the Woodward trial for Riverbender.com, was interviewed by ABC 20/20 a few months ago to provide insight into the case. In a statement, Rhodes said, “I was interviewed for ABC 20/20 for the Bonnie Woodward case. It was an interesting process. I am looking forward to watching the show on Friday night." The special focuses on the 2010 murder of Bonnie Woodward and the subsequent trial of Roger Carroll, who was charged with her murder on April 12, 2018. Carroll was sentenced on Oct. 1, 2020, in Jersey County Court to 45 years for first-degree murder and 25 years for use of a firearm. The sentencing was rendered by Honorable Judge Eric Pistorius.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) - The death toll of the car crash at a Chatham after-school program is up to five following the passing of an eight-year-old boy on Monday. Sangamon County Coroner Jim Allmon announced in a news release that Bradley Lund of Springfield passed away after sustaining blunt force injuries in the crash at [...]
PIASA - Outfielder Sydney Valdes was a standout for the Southwestern Piasa Birds softball squad in Spring 2025. Sydney is an Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Female Athlete of the Month. Southwestern High School’s Sydney Valdes has signed a letter of intent to play softball at Lincoln Land Community College in Springfield. Valdes, an outfielder for the Piasa Birds softball team, batted well over .400 during the recent season. Head coach Amanda Edwards praised Valdes for her versatility and commitment to the team. “She’s a strong hitter and has won all-conference awards,” Edwards said. “She loves her role and wherever it is in college she will make a difference. Lincoln Land is a phenomenal school.” Valdes will now prepare for the next step in her athletic career at the collegiate level.
The Senate seat, which takes in Ferguson, Overland, University City and UMSL, now is held by Brian Williams, who sources say may run for St. Louis County Executive in 2026
GRANITE CITY - Six Mile Regional Library District has a busy summer ahead. The library, with two locations in Granite City, will host their annual Summer Reading Program for kids throughout June and July. Executive Director Tina Hubert explained that the library aims to engage the community and help people access services and resources. “It’s the reason we’re here,” she said. “We’re here for the community, so we try to find programs, services and resources that benefit our community members. That’s the whole reason why we’re here.” The Summer Reading Program will run at 2 p.m. on Fridays for kids to enjoy. All Friday programs will be held at The Mill in Granite City. These events are completely free and sponsored by the Friends of the Library. To kick off the Summer Reading Program, “Will Stuck: Pigment of Your Imagination” combines art, color, science and songs on June 6, 2025. On June 13, “Storm Science”
McGrath & Associates has been named the 2025 General Contractor of the Year Award by the American Subcontractors Association (ASA) Midwest Council. McGrath won this award in the 65 to 200 million dollar revenue category. McGrath has won this award three times in the last six years. ASA-member subcontractors voted on general contractors based on […]
Bryan Adams and Def Leppard are set to headline BBC Radio 2 in the Park, a three-day festival taking place Sept. 5-7 at Hylands Park in Chelmsford, England.Adams is set to play…
Dr. Subhas “Karan” Venayagamoorthy has been named the inaugural Kummer Endowed Chair of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology. He will begin his duties in August. Venayagamoorthy comes to S&T from Colorado State University (CSU), where he has served on the faculty since 2008 and is currently the Borland […]
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The victim, Joseph Brown of St. Louis, was taken to a hospital May 25 and died Saturday night. He died from blunt force trauma to his head, police said.
A century-old Statue of Liberty replica has called the St. Louis region - specifically Sauget, Illinois - home for nearly two years. But unlike the original in New York, the statue in Sauget currently does not stand tall.
A unanimous decision will allow a controversial Utah oil project to go forward, while easing climate review standards for future major energy projects.
ALTON - There will be several open meetings this summer to help people navigate their Medicaid and Medicare benefits. At 6 p.m. on June 25, July 30, and Aug. 27, 2025, community members can come to the RiverBender.com Building at 200 W. 3rd Street in Alton to learn about Medicaid and Medicare. Jamie Goble with Medicare Insurance Techs will talk about how she can guide you through the process of applying and accessing your benefits. “It’s just important to me that get that type of help and they’re not left alone,” Goble said. “There’s somebody fighting for them, too.” As a broker, Goble works one-on-one with clients. She sits down with them and goes through their doctors, prescriptions and health conditions to figure out what plan is best for them. She often advocates for her clients to make sure their medical care is covered. She will talk directly with doctors’ offices or claims departments if necessary to ensure her clients
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