WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Co-Chair of the Senate Ukraine Caucus, met with Ukrainian Ambassador to the U.S., Olga Stefanishyna, along with a bipartisan group of Senators to discuss Russia’s ongoing war and how the United States and its allies can continue to help Ukraine defend itself and address Ukrainian children kidnapped by Russia. During the meeting, they also discussed Durbin’s bipartisan resolution condemning Russian incursions into NATO territory and reaffirming Article 5 of the North Atlantic Treaty. “I don’t blame President Trump for trying to engage Russian President Putin to end this war, but it is now clear that Putin isn’t interested and only responds with more deadly attacks on Ukraine, incursions into NATO airspace, and mayhem across Europe,” said Durbin. “We need to increase military assistance to our Ukrainian allies and allied pressure on Russia—which I reiterated to Ms. Stefanishyna.
GREENE COUNTY — The Greene County Health Department is proud to announce that Amanda McKinley, one of our exceptional team members, has been honored with the Community Health Worker of the Year Award by the Illinois Public Health Association (IPHA). This prestigious award recognizes Amanda’s outstanding achievements, dedication, and compassion in her role as a Community Health Worker (CHW). Her commitment to supporting individuals and families, addressing barriers to care, and improving community well-being has made a lasting difference across Greene County. The Illinois Public Health Association (IPHA), established in 1940, is the oldest and largest public health association in the state. IPHA works to strengthen public health infrastructure, promote policies that improve health outcomes, and advance the professional development of Illinois’ public health workforce. Community Health Workers are trusted frontline professionals who bridge the gap between
RIVERBEND - Halloween is creeping up on us, but it’s all treats — no tricks — this spooky season. Several parades are scheduled over the next few weeks. Check it out! ALTON With one of the longest-running Halloween parades in the country, Alton’s 108th annual celebration will run from 7–10 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 31, 2025. The parade begins downtown at the intersection of Washington Avenue and Broadway and will continue on Broadway to Piasa Street, where it will end at 9th Street. If you are unable to get out to view the Alton Halloween Parade in-person, keep an eye out for the live stream on Riverbender.com . BETHALTO The Bethalto Rotary Club will host their annual Halloween parade on Monday, Oct. 27, 2025 . The parade starts at 6:30 p.m. and travels from Rose Lawn Memory Garden to Erwin Plegge Boulevard to Central Park. BRIGHTON The Village of Brighton will host their annual Frighten Brighton event from 3 to 7 p.m. o
Did you know that nearly 33% of the world’s population depends on agriculture for their livelihood? Despite this staggering figure, farmers are often the least recognized contributors to our daily lives. National Farmers Day serves as a vital reminder to acknowledge the hard work, dedication, and resilience of farmers who sustain our food systems and economies worldwide. The Importance of National Farmers Day National Farmers Day is more than just a date on the calendar; it is a tribute to the backbone of society—the farmers. In many countries, this day is observed to honor the role farmers play in food production, rural development, and environmental stewardship. The significance of this day lies in raising public awareness about the challenges faced by farmers, such as climate change, market volatility, and access to resources. For example, in India, where over 50% of the workforce is engaged in agriculture, National Farmers Day (celebrated on December 23) commemorates
CHICAGO – Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul co-led a coalition of 18 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief supporting a legal challenge to President Trump’s executive orders targeting diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility initiatives and programs that support transgender individuals. Raoul and the coalition filed their brief in San Francisco AIDS Foundation v. Trump before the United States Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit. At issue on appeal are several provisions in the executive orders that direct agencies to terminate federal funding for “equity-related” grants and grants that promote “gender ideology.” The plaintiffs in the case argue that these funding provisions impose illegal burdens on organizations that provide critical services to LGBTQ communities – many specifically supporting transgender individuals. “The Trump administration’s attacks on the rights of transgender individuals and lawful diversity
Hazelwood School District is talking about breaking away from the Special School District of St. Louis County, which no other district has done in the special district's 70 years.
A community town hall meeting is set to take place this afternoon at Saint Cronan Catholic Church on South Boyle Avenue, aiming to prevent the historic Armory in Midtown from being converted into a data center. The meeting, scheduled for 3 PM, is expected to draw community members who oppose the proposal to transform the [...]
The 24th Annual Barbecue and Chili Cook-Off kicks off today at Liederkranz Park in Millstadt, bringing together dozens of teams to compete for top honors in four categories. The beloved event features competitors grilling up ribs, chili, pork steaks, and snoot, with all proceeds benefiting Breakthrough T-1-D and the Children's Dyslexia Center. Visitors to the [...]
More than 30,000 people are expected to attend the 29th Annual Old Town Fall Festival in Florissant today. The festival, which runs from 10 AM to 5 PM along Rue St. Francois, offers a variety of activities including live entertainment, food, a flea market, and family-friendly fun. In addition to the main attractions, the Florissant [...]
Maurice Fox, 36, is facing multiple charges after allegedly forcing his way onto a school bus and making his six-year-old daughter attack another child, resulting in a 7-year-old girl being injured.
A 16-year-old girl died in a crash on Highway 67 in Farmington Saturday morning while fleeing from police, after losing control of her vehicle when police deployed stop sticks.
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- A woman from Potosi is in the hospital with serious injuries following a head-on crash on Interstate 55 in Perry County just before midnight. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that the accident occurred near mile marker 137 in Perryville when a 34-year-old woman driving a 2020 Dodge Grand Caravan collided head-on [...]
ST. LOUIS -- Jordan Duvall with Ray’s Sports House in Soulard says fans were ready hours ahead the Missouri and Alabama kickoff Saturday afternoon. “We opened at opened at ten today and probably half of the building was already filled by 10:30,” Duvall said. The tide changed after Mizzou lost 27-24 to Alabama, snapping the [...]
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