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ThriVe Metro East Rebrands as Vitality Women's Clinic in 2026

4 months 2 weeks ago
GODFREY – After 30 years of serving women, children, and families across the Metro East region, ThriVe Metro East is pleased to announce that the organization will officially transition its name and branding to Vitality Women’s Clinic effective January 1, 2026. This milestone marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter, one that honors a remarkable legacy while positioning the organization for expanded impact, enhanced visibility, and deeper connection with the next generatio

Illinois DOT Committed To Maintaining Motorist Safety Through Winter Storm

4 months 2 weeks ago
ALTON — The Illinois Department of Transportation is actively working to manage road conditions amid ongoing snowfall affecting St. Clair, Madison, and Monroe counties, officials said Monday evening, Dec. 1, 2025. Joe Monroe, an operations engineer with the department, provided an update around 5 p.m. on Dec. 1, 2025, describing the challenges posed by a storm that had brought continuous snow throughout the day. “We are just treating as much as we can, but sometimes the snow comes

Wood River Approves New Liquor License, TIF Agreement

4 months 2 weeks ago
WOOD RIVER – Wood River City Council members quickly and unanimously approved two business-related items at this week’s meeting . Councilmen approved an ordinance amending the City Code to raise the number of restaurant/bar liquor licenses in District 1 from one to two. City Manager Steve Palen said this liquor license will go to the future Bootleggin’ BBQ location, which is set to open in a building currently being renovated near the Downtown Dog Park . Wood Rive

St. Louis rallies for World AIDS Day march despite snowstorm

4 months 2 weeks ago
For nearly 40 years, St. Louis has marched, rallied, and remembered those lost to HIV/AIDS. But this year, organizers say the walk from Kiener Plaza to City Hall carried a new sense of urgency, one that even a surprise December snowstorm couldn’t stop.
Caroline Pettey