Downtown Wood River sees rise as visitors top pre-2019 levels ...

Illinois film tax credit lures developer to Wood River ...

Wood River man accused of stealing gas, headphones in separate incidents ...

The Alton Police Department announced Thursday that charges have been filed against a Wood River man in connection with an ...

Wood River approves $347,000 for downtown office redevelopment project ...

Sewer project progresses deep underneath Wood River Avenue ...

WOOD RIVER — After more than two weeks, the investigation continues into the shooting death of a 42-year-old Granite City man during a late-night confrontation on May 15 in Wood River.

Wood River's Alyssa Thomas takes Schuyler's Lauren Wemhoff down during the 135-pound final of the Wood River Girls Invite Saturday. Thomas pinned Wemhoff in 1:28. Marc Zavala,The Independent ...

WOOD RIVER — Wood River Rural Schools has a familiar face as its next superintendent. Terry Zessin transitions from Wood River principal to superintendent Skip to main content Skip to main content ...

Ten years ago, the Wood River Fire Department lost two of its own in a Valentine’s Day fire. 10 years after tragedy, Wood River honoring firefighters' sacrifice Skip to main content Skip to main ...

Fifty-one-year-old Kent Redwine of Wood River died Monday night following a two-vehicle crash near Wood River. At 9:48 p.m. Monday Hall County Sheriff deputies responded to the crash near Highway ...

Emma Carstens’ farmhouse helped shape Wood River’s early days. The land was later subdivided, and Carstens moved her house across Jennings Avenue. By The Telegraph June 7, 2025.