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CASEYVILLE – A black bear was spotted by several residents today from East O’Fallon Drive to Tanglewood Estates in Caseyville, prompting local authorities to issue a public advisory. The Caseyville Police Department alerted the community about the sighting through a statement, advising residents not to approach or disturb the bear. "If you come in contact with the bear, please do not approach or disturb. It will hopefully move along," the statement read. The bear sighting has caused a stir among residents, with multiple reports coming in from the specified areas. The primary concern of the authorities is to ensure the safety of both the residents and the bear. No incidents have been reported so far, and the police are hopeful that the bear will move away from the residential areas on its own. The sighting has raised awareness about wildlife in the community, and residents are urged to stay vigilant and report any further sightings to the Caseyville Police Department

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HARDIN - A reader of ours at Riverbender.com recently shared a fascinating firsthand account of the Great Flood of 1993. The story, written on Aug. 8, 1993, details the sights seen and emotions felt during a boat trip through treacherous waters to drop off a donation to the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office. This firsthand account was submitted by Joyce Banovz. Banovz said at the time this story takes place, she was with her now late husband, Roger, “Ava,” a volunteer from the Fieldon school, as well as the late Karen Banovz-Laramore and her husband, Mike. The following has been lightly edited for clarity and grammatical accuracy: Sunday, Aug. 8, 1993: The Flood Drive held this weekend was a success. We took a truck load of cleaning supplies, food, and some clothing to the school in the town of Fieldon. Ava (whose house is underwater) greeted us and said to pull around back. The National Guard unloaded the truck and said the goods would be airlifted by helicopter

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– U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Harris for President Campaign Co-Chair and Democratic National Committee Vice Chair, released the following statement today in response to Vice President Kamala Harris’ selection of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to be her running mate: “I’m so pleased to see Tim Walz joining the ticket as Kamala Harris’ Vice Presidential pick. As a Veteran, Governor Walz knows the importance of service to our nation and as a Minnesotan, he speaks to and understands the issues happening at the heart of our country for our working families. "When in Congress, he championed the Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans Act , the now law we coauthored to help improve mental healthcare services for Veterans and reduce Veteran suicide. As Governor of Minnesota, he's led sweeping reforms for working families in his state, signing the largest tax cut in state history. He lowered the cost of insulin to $35 per month and signed paid

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Two teenagers were arrested Tuesday afternoon after they allegedly attempted to avoid a traffic stop in a vehicle with several guns.

WOOD RIVER - Local authors of “Perfectly I’Mperfect” and “Still Perfectly I’Mperfect” will be available for an author meet-and-greet. From 6–8:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, community members are invited to Rustic Roots in Wood River for the event. Authors featured in both books will be present to speak with attendees and network with each other. Tara Hurst, one of the writers who compiled the books, noted that each book is filled with empowering stories by local women. “We had amazing authors that really jumped in and worked together, and it’s really a grassroots effort that we all just shared,” Hurst said. “I also know that it has something to do with the first one. We created a movement, and the women just really felt the power of it and the encouragement and motivation, and they saw another one coming out and they jumped in.” “Perfectly I’Mperfect” was published last year, and

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SPRINGFIELD – Governor JB Pritzker and Illinois State Fair officials unveiled the Butter Cow today in the Dairy Building on the Illinois State Fairgrounds. Inspired by “It’s Showtime!” the 2024 fair theme, sculptor Sarah Pratt’s creation captures the magic of the fair through the eyes of a child. While the Butter Cow is the undisputed star of the show, this year, the cow has a delightful companion – a little girl pulling a seven-scoop ice cream cone out of her magician’s hat. Pratt was joined this year by her husband and twin daughters, Hannah and Grace, 20. “As we worked together on the sculptures, our family fondly recalled a song we used to sing, ‘How many scoops do you want on your cone?’ when the girls were young,” said Sarah Pratt, 2024 Illinois State Fair Butter Cow Sculptor. “We enjoyed incorporating our family memories into new ones for this year’s fair visitors.” “The

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GODFREY - A street improvement project for a portion of Pierce Lane in Godfrey is moving forward following unanimous approval from the Village Board on Tuesday. The project area will span 1.534 miles of Pierce Lane from Stamper Lane to Airport Road. Improvements to be made include “roadway construction including new concrete pavement, storm sewers, inlets, curb and gutter, and shared-use path on one side,” according to the Resolution for Improvements Under the Illinois Highway Code. The village has agreed as part of the resolution to contribute $50,000 of Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) funds toward the project’s completion. While it was noted the work would be completed by “contract,” a timeline for bids has not yet been determined. With no further discussion, trustees voted unanimously to approve the Resolution for Improvements Under the Illinois Highway Code. This won’t be the only improvement project to Pierce Lane, following Finance Committee

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Patrick McKenna, director of the Missouri Department of Transportation, on Wednesday said he will leave his post after almost nine years on the job. McKenna announced his decision near the end of a meeting of the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission in Poplar Bluff. He did not give a date for his departure and did […]

EDWARDSVILLE — A Collinsville man has been found guilty of multiple counts of sexual assault involving a child, Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine announced Wednesday. Markki L. Edmonson, 48, was convicted on four counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child, an enhanced class X felony, and one count of criminal sexual assault, a class 1 felony. The verdict came after a bench trial in Circuit Court of Madison County. Edmonson was found guilty of committing sexual acts with a victim who was between the ages of 9 and 13 from Jan. 1, 2016, to Feb. 14, 2018. The assaults were reported after the child disclosed the incidents to a school social worker. Assistant State’s Attorney Rebecca Buettner, in her closing argument, asserted that the victim’s statements were credible, while the defendant’s were not. The investigation was conducted by the Collinsville Police Department and the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services. "We commen

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Voters in St. Charles County are seeking answers on why the county election website wasn't updating with results during Tuesday's primary election.

A Collinsville, Illinois, man was convicted of child sex crimes Wednesday following a bench trial in Madison County Circuit Court.

In his 1985 solo hit "Lucky In Love," Mick Jagger sang that he was "a bettin' fool/ a gamblin' man." Well, an actual person who fits that description has now…

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CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (“IDFPR”) announced today, in addition to modernizing outdated processes, it has reached an agreement to secure a new professional licensing system for individuals whose careers require a license to work in Illinois. Through an approximately $9 million investment over the next three years by the Pritzker Administration and the General Assembly, IDFPR will partner with NIC Licensing Solutions, LLC, an industry leading digital government service provider, to implement the new online system. “This new system will elevate the State of Illinois as a national leader in professional licensing by providing state of the art technology for professionals looking to make a career in the Land of Lincoln,” said IDFPR Secretary Mario Treto, Jr. “Governor Pritzker and lawmakers provided invaluable support in ensuring we can move forward with this upgrade, and I thank them for their

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Rod Stewart was set to perform at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace Wednesday, Aug. 7, in what was to have been a residency-ending performance of his show Rod Stewart: The…

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By winning the primary as a challenger, Bell accomplished something that isn't attained often: A challenger defeating an incumbent for a U.S. Congress seat in a primary election.

Ameristar Casino Resort Spa St. Charles plans to add 43,000 square feet of event space to its existing facilities, as part of a property-wide renovation effort.

Republican Valentina Gomez had sparked controversy earlier this year over a video in which she lit LGBTQ-inclusive books on fire, pledging to “burn” such books if she won the office and touting former President Trump's Make America Great Again platform.

Nearly three months after the St. Charles County Circuit Court filed a warrant for his arrest, an O’Fallon, Missouri, man accused of scamming a disabled elderly woman out of tens of thousands of dollars.

EDWARDSVILLE - Three dynamic jewelry artists will create positive attention at the upcoming Edwardsville Art Fair on Sept. 27-29, 2024, at City Park. These are three artists who will appear and comments about their artwork: Artist #1 Artist Name: Venus Cramer Artist Medium: Jewelry Artist Statement: " My jewelry is creative, bold and contemporary. I use traditional materials such as sterling silver, gold and precious gemstones, as well as nontraditional mediums including fabric, wood and car paint, These finished forms are my offspring and cannot be denied. They are birthed to find their rightful owners." Artist #2 Artist Name: Alisa Butts Artist Medium: Jewelry Artist Statement: " My goal in creating Elucido Glass jewelry is to offer women a bold wearable art that gives them their empowering pop of color without overstepping their comfort level. I want women to recognize and celebrate their inner and outer beauty." Artist #3 Artist Name: Joseph

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Missouri Republicans and Democrats wrapped up a historic primary on Tuesday night. Perhaps the most consequential result was St. Louis County Prosecutor Wesley Bell toppling Congresswoman Cori Bush — a big loss for St. Louis’ progressive faction and a win for supporters of Israel. University of Missouri-St. Louis political science professor Anita Manion and STLPR’s Sarah Kellogg join the “Politically Speaking Hour on St. Louis on the Air” to break down election results and what they mean for Missouri and St. Louis’ political future.