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The upcoming events in the area offer a remarkable variety and appeal, from live music and family-friendly activities to specialty markets and cultural celebrations. Whether you're looking to enjoy a captivating performance, explore local artisans, or engage in enriching community activities, there's something for everyone to enjoy. For a full listing of events, visit Riverbender 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 Promotion Services! Featured Taylor Made: A Tribute To Taylor Swift is a special event happening at the Hatheway Cultural Center to benefit the Alton Youth Symphony and Alton Symphony Orchestra. Join us for a night filled with amazing music and support these talented young musicians. Let's come together to celebrate the music of Taylor Swift while giving back to our community. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to enjoy great music for a great cause! All

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A 48-year-old Granite City man died in a car crash on September 9, 2024, when his vehicle struck an overpass, and he was not wearing a seatbelt.

The 40th anniversary of Iron Maiden’s fifth studio album, Powerslave, is being celebrated with a limited-edition zoetrope vinyl picture disc release.The picture disc, coming Nov. 15, will include remastered audio, along…

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A car thief stole a 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe and crashed it into two other cars, injuring at least one person, before fleeing the scene.

Whether you’re curled up on the couch engrossed in an autobiography or tucked away in bed late at night with a good mystery, experts say there’s little doubt that reading is good for our health. “It's one of the best things we can do for our mental health and our physical health,” says Ashley Pratt, a psychotherapist for OSF HealthCare. “It's been shown to greatly reduce our stress levels, lower our blood pressure, improve our memory and cognition, and it improves our sleep quality.” Google the word ‘reading’ and there’s no shortage of statistics available when it comes to the importance of picking up a book occasionally. Research shows 75% of adults participate in some form of reading. However, according to another study, the number of children between the ages of 9 and 13 reading for fun has dropped in the last decade. But Pratt says most people need just six minutes of reading time a day to see some health benefit, especially

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SPRINGFIELD Marking National Teen Voter Registration Day, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias reported that nearly 50,000 16- and 17-year-olds have taken advantage of a new law that enables them to pre-register to vote before turning 18. National Teen Voter Registration Day is a nationwide push to get teens involved in the democratic process, with many communities hosting voter registration drives at local high schools. “The earlier a teen gets registered and involved, the more likely they will stay engaged and continue to vote later in life,” said Giannoulias, whose office issues driver’s licenses and state IDs. “This is an opportunity for teens to cultivate a habit of civic participation that I hope continues for the rest of their lives.” Last year, the Illinois General Assembly passed a Giannoulias-promoted measure, sponsored by State Senator Julie Morrison (29th District—Deerfield) and State Representative Katie Stuart (112th District—Collinsville),

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (WTVO) — Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul is among 42 attorney generals backing the Surgeon General's call for Congress to require a warning on social media platforms. "Young people are facing a mental health crisis, which is fueled in large part by social media," the undersigned attorney generals wrote in a letter to [...]

SAINT JACOB - Zach Heidrich set out on a new adventure in May of this year after purchasing the old Methodist Church in Saint Jacob, and converting it into a wedding and events venue. “I always thought it’d be a neat idea to buy an old church and turn it into something,” Heidrich said. There will be an open house for The Storybook Chapel 12-3 p.m. on Sept. 28, 2024, which will also be the opening day. There will be drinks including beer, wine, champagne, soda, and tea. Heidrich is also planning on having a cake. Vendors are welcome to contact Heidrich for more information. Heidrich will also have a booth at the wedding show on Dec. 1, 2024, at America’s Center in St. Louis. Storybook Chapel has been a staple within the community since the 1800s, with its beautiful stained glass windows, original hardwood floors, and bell tower being part of its unique charm. “There aren’t too many original chapels like this one. Everything now is

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Patti Smith has been added to the lineup of this year’s Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival, happening Oct. 4-6 at San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park.Smith is set to play the festival’s…

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A request to remove a trespasser from a parking lot ended with Washington County sheriff’s deputies shooting and killing a man after he used a truck to pin a deputy against another vehicle.

A new cancer center, under construction for three years, will open to patients at the end of September.

The Brentwood-based nonprofit's new president and CEO brings more than 30 years of nonprofit-sector experience.

Washington County Sheriff Zach Jacobsen identified the man as 36-year-old David M. Peter.

The St. Louis Public Library has closed one of its downtown St. Louis branches.

EDWARDSVILLE — Thoughtfully, members of the Kappa Sigma fraternity at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville delivered breakfast to the Edwardsville Fire Department on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024. The gesture was made to thank firefighters and staff for their service and to commemorate the 23rd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. The fraternity's act of kindness was met with gratitude from the fire department. "We'd like to share our gratitude for the thoughtful members of the Kappa Sigma fraternity," Edwardsville Fire Chief James Whiteford said. "It's an honor to serve this wonderful community in this great nation." The breakfast delivery aimed to honor the sacrifices and ongoing dedication of first responders, a sentiment that holds particular weight on the anniversary of 9/11. For many, the day serves as a poignant reminder of the risks and responsibilities faced by those in emergency services. Chief Whiteford and the Edwardsville Fire Department expressed great appreciation

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GRANITE CITY — Members of the Granite City Police Department's Special Response Team participated in the annual 9/11 stair climb at Cahokia Mounds today, honoring the sacrifices made by first responders on September 11, 2001. The Granite City officers completed nine laps, equating to climbing the 110 stories of the World Trade Center. This act of remembrance shows the Granite City Police Department and other first responders' commitment to not forget the bravery and sacrifices of those who responded to the tragic events of that day 23 years ago today. The annual event at Cahokia Mounds draws participants from various sectors, all aiming to pay tribute to the fallen heroes of 9/11.

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St. Louis-based ElmTree Funds has tapped a Phoenix commercial real estate developer and capital markets expert to lead its U.S. acquisitions.

Here in Orange County we're battling a huge fire in Trabuco Canyon, a semi-rural area in the southeastern part of the county. The canyon itself is highly populated, but luckily the fire moved uphill from where it started and is mostly burning in uninhabited areas. It's called the Airport Fire due to California's inscrutable naming ...continue reading "Lunchtime Photo"