Upcoming Live Video Schedule

The Village of Bethalto Council meets on the second Monday of the month. City Council makes laws, budgets City money, can investigate City agencies and employees, and generally serves as the legislative division of the municipal government.

The Board of Trustees meets on the first and third Tuesdays of the month. Trustees are charged with the responsibility of establishing village policies, enacting municipal laws, and overall approval of the conduct of municipal business matters.

Watch the Waterloo Bulldogs take on the East Alton-Wood River Oilers in 2026 Illinois high school football action from Wood River, Illinois. Catch all the action as Waterloo visits EAWR for Friday night football.

Watch the Collinsville Kahoks take on the Alton Redbirds in Week 5 high school football action on Friday, September 18, 2026, at 7 p.m. from Alton High School in Alton, Illinois. Watch the varsity football matchup live on RiverBender.com.

Join us Sundays at 10am

The Committee of the Whole meets on the second and fourth Monday of every month. They audit all bills, review all bids, consider property tax abatement for industrial firms, and manage the Municipal Band.

The YWCA of Southwestern Illinois, in coordination with the Alton Section of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW), is hosting a candidate forum. The event is open to the public and will features candidates running for important positions in both Madison County and the Metro East.

 

 

The Alton City Council meets on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month. City Council makes laws, budgets City money, can investigate City agencies and employees, and generally serves as the legislative division of the municipal government.

The Crusaders and Explorers take the field in Alton.

The Miners travel to Southwestern to take on the Piasa Birds.

The Shells host Bismark-Henning-Roxxville Alvin Coop for a week seven football matchup.

The Eagles celebrate homecoming with a game against the Bulldogs.

The Trojans travel to Alton to take on the Explorers.

The Shells host the Explorers in Roxana.

The Oilers celebrate senior night with a game against the Eagles.

The Shells take on Vienna-Goreville Coop to finish of the regular 2026 football season.

Watch the O'Fallon Panthers take on the Alton Redbirds in high school football action on Friday, October 16, 2026, at Alton High School in Alton, Illinois. Watch the varsity football matchup live on RiverBender.com.

The Warriors travel to Jerseyville to take on the Panthers.

Tune in for What's Up Downtown, Alton Main Street's quarterly live update on the latest developments in Alton's historic downtown district. Streaming live from the Riverbender. Whether you live, work, or just love Downtown Alton, this is your chance to stay connected and in the know.