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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Wood River, Illinois. Counties or equivalents associated with this area: Madison. Associated ZIP codes: 62095.
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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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How overweight is Illinois compared to the rest of the US?
A new study set out to find which states were struggling with their weight a bit more than others.
Nov 5, 2026Open source
What's next for JB Pritzker after winning Illinois governor's election?
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker cruised to reelection in Tuesday’s midterm elections, but could his aspirations soon direct him toward another office?
Nov 5, 2026Open source
Gov. Pritzker thanks supporters after win, but is not ready to discuss 2028 Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker spoke...
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker spoke to reporters Wednesday morning, a day after winning another four years in Springfield.
Nov 5, 2026Open source
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Wood River is in Madison County, Illinois.
Region: Southern Illinois
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How overweight is Illinois compared to the rest of the US?
A new study set out to find which states were struggling with their weight a bit more than others.
Nov 5, 2026Open source
What's next for JB Pritzker after winning Illinois governor's election?
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker cruised to reelection in Tuesday’s midterm elections, but could his aspirations soon direct him toward another office?
Nov 5, 2026Open source
Gov. Pritzker thanks supporters after win, but is not ready to discuss 2028 Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker spoke...
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker spoke to reporters Wednesday morning, a day after winning another four years in Springfield.
Nov 5, 2026Open source
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38.8642790, -90.0875070
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Madison County
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