ALTON - Alton High’s Justice Haynes posted personal bests in the 100- and 200-meter sprints during her junior track season, signaling strong potential as she heads into her senior year. Justice recorded times of 12.32 seconds in the 100 meters and 25.45 seconds in the 200 meters. She was part of the Alton girls’ 4x200 relay team that finished 13th with a time of 1:42.01 and also contributed to the state-qualifying 4x100 relay squad. Justice is an Auto Butler Female Athlete of the Month for Alton High School. “Justice made some great gains in her junior year,” said Alton head girls' track and field coach Chelsea Anderson of her 2025 outdoor performance. “She is progressing as a sprinter. She is quick out of the blocks — speed is her nickname.” Justice is also a key member of the Alton High girls' basketball team. She aims to qualify individually and in relays during her senior track season.
Welsh rocker Dave Edmunds is on the mend after suffering a heart attack in July.The news of the 81-year-old Edmunds’ condition was first revealed by his wife, Cici Edmunds, in a July…
Brenda Deutsch, 70, was initially arrested at her home in rural Lincoln County in April after prosecutors say she abused and neglected a teen girl in her care.
GODFREY – Just days after its grand opening , a slate of 29 new rules are set to go into effect at Godfrey’s new dog park. Village Board members gave an ordinance to establish dog park rules and regulations a first reading at Tuesday’s meeting, setting the item up for a second reading and final vote at their next meeting on Sept. 2, 2025. Even more terms and conditions are contained within the Village of Godfrey Dog Park Application , which individuals must fill out and submit to the village for consideration of a membership to the dog park. As previously reported on Riverbender.com , the membership fee for Godfrey residents is $10, while the fee for non-residents is $20. Each member will be given a unique key code to access the dog park. Following is the full list of all 29 proposed new rules and regulations, organized by category: Membership Rules: Membership to the dog park will be based on the calendar year of January 1 – December 31. Hours
When it comes to fast food, most people think of the national giants like McDonald's or Taco Bell. But the fast food landscape also includes regional favorites that put their own satisfying spin on quick eats.
Six cattle garnered national attention in 2017 after a daring escape from a St. Louis-based slaughterhouse. Following a public effort to save them, the cattle have since been living peacefully at a farm in Jefferson County, about 40 miles south of St. Louis.
JERSEYVILLE — Maleah Derrick, a rising junior at Jersey Community High School, has made a significant impact on the school's girls' softball team as a two-year starter at second base. She recorded a .411 batting average in 2025 and has established herself as a versatile offensive threat through bunting, slapping the ball, and hitting. Jersey Head Girls Softball Coach Chelsey Crnokrak praised Derrick's contributions, highlighting her overall leadership role to the Panthers' team. "Maleah is a leader on and off the field and encourages her teammates to be the best they can be," Crnokrak said. Derrick is a Sparklight Female Athlete of the Month for Jersey Community High School. In addition to her softball achievements, Derrick is also a member of the school's volleyball team. In 2025, she had 35 hits, nine RBIs, and three doubles. Her performance in multiple sports underscores her athletic versatility and commitment to Jersey Community High School’s athletic programs.
GRANITE CITY - Granite City School District #9 has announced its principals for the 2025-26 academic year, highlighting a team of educators committed to leadership and inspiration across the district’s schools. The district revealed the lineup of principals who will lead its various schools, emphasizing their roles in guiding students and staff. The announcement includes leaders at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. The principals for the 2025-26 school year are as follows: Nikki Petrillo and Marcie Sweet at Grigsby Elementary Megan Wedekind and Kristen Novacich-Koberna at Coolidge Elementary Julie Matarelli at Frohardt Elementary Dr. Liz Niepert at Maryville Elementary Sarah Corzine and Genie Bratten at Prather Elementary Jody Batson at Mitchell Elementary Ann Wilson at Wilson Elementary Christie Moad, Marvin Battle, Eric Mitchell, Chris Hutchings, and Tim McChristian at Granite City High School Mike Dowdy at Lake Elementary Steven Mathes at Coolidge
U.S. families lose nearly $350 billion each year due to the incarceration of a loved one in jail or prison, according to a recent report from the criminal justice advocacy group FWD.us. The estimate includes both direct expenses and long-term losses in household income. The findings are based on a national survey of just over […]
SPONSORED - Route 66 is home to several vibrant murals that celebrate local culture and history in Illinois towns like Virden, Farmersville, Collinsville, and Girard. These murals, painted on various historic buildings, depict the unique heritage and landmarks of each town. The Virden mural is located on the Sly Fox Bookstore. They specialize in children’s [...]
Just days after a jury found Tesla partially liable in a fatal Autopilot crash and ordered the company to pay over $200 million, Elon Musk took to Twitter with a bold proclamation: “Teslas can drive themselves!” The timing couldn’t be worse. Because thanks to a devastating article by Electrek’s Fred Lambert that digs deep into […]
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