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01/28/2025

"We have one of the state's best gyms," Mark Beatty said. "This gives us a chance to show it off again."

The Mike Fahnestock State Farm Shootout will feature top local boys and girls basketball teams at EA-WR's Memorial Gym on Feb. 8.

01/28/2025

Trump administration halts federal aid, impacting grants, loans, and nonprofits, sparking several debates.

President Donald Trump's executive order halts federal aid, affecting grants, student loans, and more, raising legal and community concerns.

01/28/2025

College Football Playoff was an enormous improvement on the 10-year, four-team arrangement.

There are questions galore about the future of college athletic as the new year gets underway

01/28/2025

House fire appears to be caused by an alternative heating source

A Wood River house fire, ignited by an alternative heating source, led to moderate damage and the owner being treated for smoke inhalation.

01/28/2025

Calhoun's boys bounced back from a loss to Routt to crush Astoria in the Concord Triopia Tourney, while Carlinville's girls fell on the road at PORTA.

01/28/2025

"It's not how we wanted to finish off the season, especially after winning four straight," Bryan Clark said.

Alton Redbirds' four-game winning streak ended with a loss to Columbia in the Mississippi Valley Club Hockey Association.

01/28/2025

Year of the Wood Snake: Lunar New Year festivities begin Jan. 29

Lunar New Year festivities start Jan. 29, 2025, ushering in the Year of the Wood Snake, symbolizing wisdom and transformation.

01/28/2025

Alton Police Department releases full police report in the case of Roadecker 'Roe' Watts

The Alton Police Department has released the full police report in the case of Roadecker 'Roe' Watts, who died on June 7, 2024.

01/28/2025

A November 1948 photo captured the clock and rectory

In 1948, a lightning strike set Old Cathedral's tower and steeples on fire, leading to their destruction and replacement with stainless steel cones.

01/27/2025

Beloved Bastille bartender Chuck Parrino Jr. found dead, community mourns

Jerald Stilts was charged with multiple felonies, including murder, in the death of St. Louis bartender Charles "Chuck" Parrino Jr.

01/27/2025

Social Security recipients see payment increases this week, but Fairness Act adjustments face funding delays.

Social Security payments rise this week, but Fairness Act-related payments face delays due to funding issues.

01/27/2025

Tax season began in the U.S. on Jan. 27, here's how to see the status of your 2024 tax returns.

01/27/2025

25-year-old Glen Carbon man charged after fleeing police in stolen GMC Terrain

A Glen Carbon man, 25, faces multiple felony charges, including firearm possession and vehicle theft, after two separate cases were filed.

01/27/2025

Bird flu continues to impact egg prices, leading to a projected 20% increase in 2025, says the USDA.

Egg prices are projected to rise 20% in 2025, driven by the ongoing bird flu outbreak, according to the USDA.

01/27/2025

Madison County Historical Society hosts Winter Wine and Cheese Reception

Join the Madison County Historical Society for an evening of live jazz, wine, and cheese to support the local history museum.

01/27/2025

Father Garron Daniels, the Priest in Charge of the Episcopal Parish of Alton, will be seated at a ceremony on Thursday.

01/27/2025

“Predators” delves into the real-life consequences of “To Catch A Predator,” revealing the blurred lines between media and justice.

"Predators," a new documentary debuting at Sundance, explores the impact of "To Catch A Predator" and its intersection with law enforcement and media.

01/27/2025

The 2025 programs relate to a theme of “In Lincoln’s Time.”

The Edwardsville IL based history museum and library will focus its 2025 lectures on Abraham Lincoln and features four events.