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Altonized Community Federal Credit Union Male Athlete Of Month: Springman Posts Top Performance At State Cross Country Meet

2 months 2 weeks ago
PEORIA — Southwestern junior Thor Springman set a new school record at the IHSA Class 1A State Cross Country Meet on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, finishing 79th overall with a time of 15 minutes, 50 seconds. The meet took place in Peoria. Springman’s performance capped an impressive season for the Piasa Birds’ standout runner, who also earned all-conference honors in cross country. Earlier in the season, he placed 10th at the Trenton-Wesclin Sectional on Nov. 1, 2025, with a time

Sierra Club Illinois to Host Invasive Species Removal Workday On Friday, Nov 14, 2025

2 months 2 weeks ago
ALTON - The Three Rivers Project of Sierra Club Illinois is calling for volunteers to support an Invasive Species Removal Workday 11/14/25 The Invasive Species Removal Workday will give local community members the opportunity to take action to protect the environment here in the Metro East by removing invasive species from the bottom of the trail closest to the River Road at La Vista Park “The Metro East is home to a unique ecosystem that contains three great rivers, oak-hickory

Colorful Mural Transforms Alton Police Department Hallway

2 months 2 weeks ago
ALTON - The Alton Police Department unveiled a new mural in one of its main hallways, thanks to a collaboration with Sacred Spaces of CARE and Hype of Type. Alton Police Chief Jarrett Ford said the mural features vibrant colors and messages aimed at inspiring the department’s officers as they go about their duties. Ford also added that the mural replaces previously gray walls that officers passed daily on their way to their squads. “The gray walls our officers used to walk past

RiverBender Blog: The Holidays are (Sort of) Here

2 months 2 weeks ago
Well, almost. The holidays are coming up quick, anyway. And suddenly, it’s time to prepare for all the decorating, gift-giving and togetherness of Thanksgiving and Christmas. During a recent conversation with CJ Nasello on “Our Daily Show!,” I was adamant that it was way too soon to start decorating for the holidays. I’m not anti-Christmas, but I’m also not one to break out my jingle bells on Nov. 1. I argue that Thanksgiving is the perfect time to string up

Difference Makers: Riverbend East Rotary Service Above Self Honors Go To Dalton Carriker and Alix Hernandez

2 months 2 weeks ago
ROXANA — The Riverbend East Rotary Club honored Roxana High School seniors Dalton Carriker and Alix Hernandez with the October Service Above Self awards, recognizing their dedication to community service and leadership. Mark Smith, president of the Riverbend East Rotary Club, presented the awards to Carriker and Hernandez during a recent ceremony. Both students exemplify the Rotary’s core value of putting others first through their various volunteer efforts and school involvement.