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Sparks Junk Removal & Hauling Celebrates 31 Years of Business in the Riverbend
	8 hours ago RIVERBEND - Sparks Junk Removal & Hauling is celebrating 31 years of hard work in the Riverbend region. Denise Sparks, the “Queen of Junk” and owner of Sparks Junk Removal & Hauling,...[Read More]

L&C Elects Carrington’s Design for 2024 Interactive Mural
	8 hours ago GODFREY – Lewis and Clark Community College’s 2024 Interactive Mural, an original design by Graphic Design student Jeannette Carrington, will be revealed Tuesday afternoon outside The...[Read More]

Harriss, Keicher Bill Supporting Underage Trafficking Victims Ready for Gov’s Signature
	May 17 2024 at 11:05 AM SPRINGFIELD – On Thursday, legislation carried by State Senator Erica Harriss (R-Glen Carbon) and State Representative Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) to help child victims of human trafficking...[Read More]

Alton Casey's Sells $10M Winning Lottery Ticket
	May 17 2024 at 10:35 AM ALTON - A local man has hit the jackpot after winning $10 million from the Illinois Lottery’s $50 scratch-off ticket. The winning ticket was sold at Casey’s General Store at 3499 Fosterburg...[Read More]

Nearly $150,000 In Gold Coins Stolen From Elderly Woman
	May 17 2024 at 9:48 AM EDWARDSVILLE - A man from Des Plaines, Ill. has been charged with deceiving an elderly woman out of nearly $150,000 worth of gold coins as part of a false identity theft scam. Ligneshkumar H. Patel,...[Read More]

Missing Teen's Body Found Near Illinois River In Jersey County
	May 17 2024 at 7:56 AM JERSEY COUNTY - The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office announced Friday morning, May 17, 2024, that it regretted informing the public that the body of a missing teenager from Calhoun was found...[Read More]

Wood River Police, Others, Investigate Fatal Shooting at Thompson Apartments
	May 17 2024 at 7:15 AM WOOD RIVER - Wood River Police Chief Brad Wells announced on Friday, May 17, 2024, that the department and others are working on a death investigation at the Thompson Street Apartments. The chief said...[Read More]

Jackhammer, Tractor, More Items Stolen In Madison County Theft Cases
	May 16 2024 at 5:07 PM EDWARDSVILLE - An electric jackhammer, a tractor, over $300 worth of trading cards, and more were reportedly stolen in three separate theft cases filed across Madison County. Carina L. Carmona-Boulden,...[Read More]

Several Summer Events Coming Up In Wood River
	May 16 2024 at 5:02 PM WOOD RIVER - The City of Wood River has a busy summer of family fun ahead, between the return of the Wood River Police 5k and Summer Kickoff, as well as movies, concerts, and more. Wood River...[Read More]

"Local Legend" Don Fletcher Celebrates 65 Years as Barber in Alton
	May 16 2024 at 4:27 PM ALTON - Don Fletcher has enjoyed every day of his career. The octogenarian just entered his 65th year of barbering in Alton, and he doesn’t plan to retire anytime soon. He has spent the past...[Read More]

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