3 days ago · Officer Geoffrey Fester was honored at the Wood River City Council meeting Monday night as Wood River Officer of the Year. Police Chief Brad Wells was flanked by several members of the force in the audience as a plaque noting his exemplary service and dedication was presented to Fester.

Jan 3, 2025 · Along with his wife, Donna, he is survived by his son, Kellen S. Campbell; his siblings, Ron (Kerry) Campbell, Kathy (Ron) Boucher, Christine Gray, Bobbi Campbell, Lisa Campbell, and Kirk Campbell; a brother and sister-in-law, David (Bunnie) Scott; as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins, great-nieces and nephews, and many friends.

3 days ago · Jacoby Arts Center has apparently found a new home. The local arts organization has signed a lease on a building in downtown Alton, that was once the home to State Street Market, at 208 State Street. The lease took effect on February 1 and the group says it plans to unveil its schedule of p ...

Jan 6, 2025 · As the area starts to dig out following Sunday’s winter storm, utility crews are scouting the area for widespread damage. If that damage requires a large-scale effort to get the lights back on, Ameren Illinois is ready to hit the road as part of their ability to press their mobile storm trailers into service to assist in large scale outages.

Jan 6, 2025 · Southwestern Illinois College - closed Monday. UMSL - virtual learning day Monday. Wm. Bedell ARC School. CLOSED - Businesses & Organizations. Many that were closed are Sunday are closed today or will have a delayed opening, check the business Facebook page for updates, or call ahead to your favorite business before going out.

Nov 18, 2024 · Illinois state Rep. Terra Costa Howard, D-Glen Ellyn, chairs the Adoption and Child Welfare Committee in the Illinois House. She has called for action following an investigation that revealed parents isolated and mistreated their children.

Jan 2, 2025 · Lisa Marie Runde, 37, died at 5:26 p.m. on Monday, December 30, 2024 at Alton Memorial Hospital. She was born April 19, 1987 in St. Louis, MO the daughter of Mary Rose (Kochanski) Runde Jenkins of Alton.

Jan 2, 2025 · Surviving also are a son, Kevin Gibbs of Bowling Green, MO; four daughters, Teresa (Matt) King of East Alton, Michelle (Don) Davidson of Fillmore, IL, Constance McGarrah of Alton, Kimberly (Demetric) Lacey of East Alton; four grandchildren, Jessica (Alex) Slow, Eric (Hannah) Macias, Ashley (Adam) Carstens, Brandi (Jacob) Bellitto; and four great grandchildren, Nicholas and Jaelyn Slow, Bryson ...

Jan 4, 2025 · The National Weather Service is predicting a major winter storm to roll through the central United States, starting this (Saturday) evening and ending with several inches of snow once it wraps up late Sunday or early Monday.

2 days ago · Officer Geoffrey Fester was honored at the Wood River City Council meeting Monday night as Wood River Officer of the Year. Police Chief Brad Wells was flanked by several members of the force in the audience as a plaque noting his exemplary service and dedication was presented to Fester.