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EDWARDSVILLE — Mrs. Sydney Layton, a teacher at Leclaire Elementary School, has been named Teacher of the Year by the Edwardsville Chapter of the NAACP. The announcement was made recently by the school, highlighting Layton’s dedication and passion for equity in education. Layton’s commitment to her students and the broader community has been recognized as a significant factor in receiving this honor. School officials praised her for the lasting impact she has both inside the classroom and throughout the Edwardsville community. The recognition from the NAACP underscores the importance of educators who advocate for equity and inclusion in education. Leclaire Elementary School and the Edwardsville community are celebrating Layton’s achievement.

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EAST ALTON/GRANITE CITY – Two cases of domestic battery in Madison County involve residents of East Alton and Granite City accused of strangulation and more. Lindell Curtis, 64, of East Alton, was charged with a Class 2 felony count of aggravated domestic battery and a Class A misdemeanor count of domestic battery on June 4, 2025. Curtis allegedly strangled a household or family member and pushed a different household or family member to the ground on May 5, 2025. A petition was filed by the Madison County State’s Attorney’s Office to deny Curtis’s pretrial release from custody. The petition states Curtis “had been drinking” before getting into an altercation with one family member, strangling them nearly to the point of them losing consciousness. During the altercation, he pushed another family member to the floor, causing them to fall. The East Alton Police Department presented the case against Curtis, who was ordered remanded to jail for his

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Randy Bachman revealed in March that he and his former The Guess Who bandmate Burton Cummings were talking about hitting the road together. And while they haven’t announced a tour yet, they…

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The north St. Louis County school district is making cuts with its enrollment expected to decline by up to 1,000 students over the next 10 years.

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A 73-year-old man was fatally struck last Sunday just off of North Hanley Road and Katherine Avenue, located in the Carsonville neighborhood. The St. Louis County Police Department (SLCPD) said that it plans to investigate the incident, which occurred after 10 p.m. Officials from the Central County Precinct were alerted [...]

From lively music performances and family-friendly festivals to engaging workshops and community celebrations, the upcoming events offer something exciting for everyone to enjoy. For a full listing of all the great happenings, be sure to visit https://www.riverbender.com/events/ If you want to make sure even more of the region is aware of your event email cj@riverbender.com and explore our range of Event Advertising Services! Featured GGCA Summer Camp invites children ages 3 to 12 to embark on an unforgettable adventure with the 2025 Summer Camp themed "Bible Explorer: Trek through Truth!" Running from June 2nd to July 25th, campers will enjoy outdoor and water games, crafts, weekly field trips including visits to local attractions and the NCG Cinema in Alton, and daily hot meals. The camp operates weekdays from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM with before and aftercare available. At $90 per student per week, this is a wonderful opportunity for kids to learn, laugh, and grow in faith together.

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ALTON - Middle schoolers have the chance to learn more about healthcare careers at an upcoming day camp at OSF St. Anthony’s Hospital. From 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, students will explore a Survival Flight helicopter, complete CPR stations, chart their vitals, play games and participate in a panel discussion with healthcare professionals. Nurses Sara Clohessy, Gina Coates and Melissa Hartnett, who organized the Health Camp, look forward to teaching students about the different career pathways in the medical field. “People tend to think ‘nurse’ and ‘doctor’ when they think ‘healthcare’ and ‘hospital.’ We just want to show that there are so many other pieces here,” said Clohessy, MSN, RN, Clinical Nurse Educator. “I did a program similarly when I was in the eighth grade, and I still remember it to this day.” The Health Camp is open to students who just completed the seventh and eight

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The popular burger chain, Shake Shack, is gearing up to open their seventh St. Louis-area location next week.

PIASA — Kailyn Broyles had a standout season for the Southwestern girls softball team in 2025, making significant contributions both on and off the field. Broyles, a freshman, was praised by her coach, Abby Edwards, who highlighted her leadership qualities and athletic versatility. Edwards described Broyles as an excellent basketball player who transitioned seamlessly from the basketball court to the softball diamond. “She is a tremendous leader in general,” Edwards said. Broyles is an Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Female Athlete of the Month. In addition to her leadership, Broyles was one of the better hitters for the Piasa Birds this season. Her defensive skills were also notable, as reflected in her fielding percentage of .991. Edwards expressed optimism about Broyles’ future in the sport, indicating that her potential is exceptionally bright. Southwestern’s softball team benefited from Broyles’ strong performance throughout the

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EAST ALTON - Airline Care Clinic offers an affordable alternative to urgent care and emergency rooms. When Elizabeth “Betsy” Dykeman opened Airline Care Clinic at the Rosewood Chiropractic office in East Alton, her goal was to provide testing, physicals and other outpatient services needed by the community. Dykeman is proud of how the clinic has grown and eager to welcome more patients. “I’m just trying to help out,” she said. “There are just so many people that fall through the cracks. They charge a lot of money for sports physicals and Department of Transportation physicals, and then there’s people that can’t get into their primary care provider for an earache or sore throat or sinus infection. I’m here to provide that.” Located at 33 East Airline Drive in East Alton, Airline Care Clinic offers walk-ins from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Tuesdays and, starting on June 15, 2025, 6–9 p.m. on Sundays. You can also

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Spending was approved Wednesday for the first $17 million, with money earmarked to rebuild old escalators, upgrade locker rooms and replace outdoor signs.

The Trump administration on June 4, 2025, announced travel restrictions targeting 19 countries in Africa and Asia, including many of the world’s poorest nations. All travel is banned from 12 of these countries, with partial restrictions on travel from the rest. The presidential proclamation, entitled “Restricting the Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the United States from […]

BRIGHTON - This weekend, Riverbend residents are invited to the Village of Brighton for the 118th annual Betsey Ann Picnic. On June 13 and 14, 2025, community members will gather at Betsey Ann Park in Brighton to enjoy carnival rides, games, bingo, vendors, live music and Brighton’s famous burgoo soup. Darin Werts, who helps organize the event, noted that the picnic is a hometown tradition he’s proud to carry on. “It’s just a tradition that you can’t let go,” he said. “It’s a lot of work, but then again, it’s a lot of fun when it’s happening, so we just keep the tradition going the best we can. We’ve got a good group of people that put it together. It’s just one of those things you’ve got to do.” The fun starts at 4 p.m. on Friday with vendors, followed by hot food from 4:30–10 p.m. Little Egypt Shows & Carnival will open from 6–11 p.m. both nights, with rides and games for people o

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A group of Jefferson County, Illinois taxpayers have filed a lawsuit in a push to remove a Ten Commandments monument from the lawn of the county's courthouse, citing concerns over religious neutrality and constitutional violations.