Grandmother, granddaughter soak up opening day at Wood River Farmer's Market
Wood River Farmer's Market opened to large crowds and will run Thursdays through Sept. 24 in the downtown lots at Illinois 143 and First Street.
Jun 12, 2026Open source
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East Alton's Gracie Piar wins Illinois State Women's Amateur Championship
A state champion for Marquette in 2021, East Alton's Gracie Piar won another state title with a victory at the Illinois State Women's Amateur Championship.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
East Alton approves bids for water system upgrades and lead pipe removal
East Alton approved bids for water plant upgrades, lead pipe replacement, and a new well, pending Illinois EPA approval.
May 1, 2026Open source
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‘Mormon Land’: His scribe’s diaries provide further evidence of Joseph Smith’s secret polygamy
Two LDS Church historians discuss the diaries of William Clayton, faith founder Joseph Smith's scribe, and what the reveals about life in Nauvoo, Illinois, i...
Jul 23, 2026Open source
Illinois ethics panel to decide whether to release probe of former Rep. Harry Benton The Illinois Legislati...
The Illinois Legislative Ethics Commission on Thursday will decide whether to release a report that led to the resignation of state Rep. Harry Benton (D-Plai...
Jul 23, 2026Open source
This Naperville ZIP code has the most stressed parents in Illinois — and cracks the top 100 nationally
America’s best city to raise a family also has Illinois’ most stressful ZIP code for parents, a new mental health survey says.
Jul 23, 2026Open source
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Wood River is in Madison County, Illinois.
Region: Southern Illinois
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62095
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‘Mormon Land’: His scribe’s diaries provide further evidence of Joseph Smith’s secret polygamy
Two LDS Church historians discuss the diaries of William Clayton, faith founder Joseph Smith's scribe, and what the reveals about life in Nauvoo, Illinois, i...
Jul 23, 2026Open source
Illinois ethics panel to decide whether to release probe of former Rep. Harry Benton The Illinois Legislati...
The Illinois Legislative Ethics Commission on Thursday will decide whether to release a report that led to the resignation of state Rep. Harry Benton (D-Plai...
Jul 23, 2026Open source
This Naperville ZIP code has the most stressed parents in Illinois — and cracks the top 100 nationally
America’s best city to raise a family also has Illinois’ most stressful ZIP code for parents, a new mental health survey says.
Jul 23, 2026Open source
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38.8642790, -90.0875070
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4:03 AM America/Chicago
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Madison County
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