Valentine’s Day is all about celebrating love—the big moments, the small gestures, and the stories that make your relationship one-of-a-kind. This year, RiverBender.com wants to spotlight local couples by publishing reader-submitted love stories free-of-charge thanks to our community sponsors. How to submit Submitting your love story is easy. You can fill out our Love Story form at https://contribute.riverbender.com/page/tell-us-your-love-story/ or email us at news@riverbender.com
EDWARDSVILLE — An overtime finish, energetic cheerleaders, and a Unified basketball exhibition at halftime helped make the Edwardsville-Staunton High boys basketball game a memorable night for Edwardsville High School fans. Edwardsville High School defeated Staunton 48-43 in overtime in Edwardsville. The game featured energetic support by EHS and Staunton cheerleaders, as well as music from the EHS pep band during the contest. A Unified basketball exhibition was held at halftime.
A Perryville, Missouri cereal plant has been fined $91,000 and cited for 10 workplace safety violations following the death of a worker inside an industrial oven last year, according to OSHA records.
The conversion of Missouri farm land from food to solar power production creates feuds among neighbors, pits residents against developers and raises questions about property rights.
Jeff Bezos this week continued to dismantle what’s left of the Washington Post via another massive round of layoffs that left remaining staff stunned. Among the latest cuts is the elimination of the paper’s popular sports desk, scaling back of international and local news, the firing of an untold swath of journalists, and the ending of […]
GODFREY – Godfrey officials have placed a temporary pause on accepting liquor license applications. The Village Board of Trustees unanimously approved a resolution establishing a 60-day moratorium on the acceptance of new liquor licenses at their Feb. 3, 2026 meeting. According to the resolution, trustees are currently in the process of enacting new regulations on gaming and liquor licenses for businesses within the village and require additional time to review and finalize the newly
February is Black History Month, and if you’re looking for some events and activities to celebrate, we’ve got you covered. Check out the full list on fox2now.com.
Record Store Day has unveiled its list of exclusive releases for its 2026 celebration, taking place in independent record stores on April 18.Among this year’s releases:Bruce Springsteen and The E…
According to a new report, legal sports wagers in Illinois are dropping below national averages, suggesting players are favoring illegal betting sites and bookies.
As Valentine’s Day approaches, a new study from financial technology company SmartAsset puts St. Louis at the top of an unexpected list: the Singles Capital of Missouri.
A recreational poker player from the St. Louis suburbs won a six-figure top prize earlier this week by outlasting more than 400 other players at a World Series of Poker event in Mississippi.
Red Cross: 20K donations uncollected due to winter storms, give blood or platelets now — The American Red Cross urges people to take action now to help offset the severe impact of recent winter storms on efforts to rebuild the blood supply during an ongoing blood shortage. Donors of all blood types are asked to […]
ALTON - Dr. Erin Benson of the Illinois State Archaeological Survey will speak about how archaeology and conservation efforts intersect in southern Illinois during an upcoming Sierra Club Speaker Series event in Alton. The event will be held at Old Bakery Beer Co., 400 Landmarks Blvd., Alton, Illinois. The talk is scheduled for 6:30 p.m., and attendees are encouraged to arrive early for food and beverages. Chris Krusa, program chair for the Sierra Club, said Benson will address “the relationships
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