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12/07/2025

🦌 READY... SET... RACE! 🏁 Help Santa and WIN CASH! 💰

Santa checked his list twice, and there are so many good kids this year that he needs extra reindeer to pull the sleigh! 🎅🎁 The Big Z is helping him hold tryouts, and we want YOU to get in on the action.

How to Play:

🎧 TUNE IN to WBGZ 107.1 FM / 1570 AM.

📞 Be the designated caller when the race starts.

🔮 PREDICT which local reindeer will win the race.

If you guess correctly, you’ll be registered for a chance to win $500 CASH! 💸

Don't wait—the finish line is approaching fast! The contest runs now through December 18th! 🗓️
The winner will be drawn on December 19th.

12/07/2025

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12/06/2025

Popular mall eatery set to close later this month

The final location of Olga’s Kitchen in Illinois is reportedly closing. The Olga’s at Alton Square Mall is slated to close by the end of the month...

12/06/2025

Here are the top stories we are following this morning at AdVantageNews.com.

✔️ Suspect in police shooting in custody
✔️ East Alton passes law against porch pirates
✔️ Alton Main Street recognized by Lt. Governor
✔️ Christmas Village open, Victorian Walk Dec. 14

For complete details on these stories plus more local news, sports, and weather visit AdVantageNews.com.

12/06/2025

The suspect was taken into custody early Saturday

A suspect is in custody who was wanted in the shooting of a police officer in Granite City on Friday. 26 year old DJ Marshall was taken into custody early

12/05/2025

Officer's condition is unknown

State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) says a Granite City Police officer has been shot and taken to a St. Louis hospital. School dismissal at Frohardt Elementary School on Johnson Road

12/05/2025

hoops tonight for Redbirds, Explorers, Shells, Oilers, Piasa Birds, Panthers, Eagles

Boys prep basketball

12/05/2025

Here are the top stories we are following this morning at AdVantageNews.com.

✔️ U.S. Steel to restart Blast Furnace B
✔️ Fire burns buildings in East St. Louis
✔️ First Friday Finale for downtown Alton
✔️ Patches and Badges for Kids goes shopping

For complete details on these stories plus more local news, sports, and weather visit AdVantageNews.com.

12/05/2025

Redbirds hoops tonight, Fighting Illini tomorrow night - on Big-Z

Big-Z sports schedule

12/05/2025

Lady Redbirds win THU night - host Granite tonight

Girls prep basketball

12/04/2025

Good news for local steelworkers

There’s good news for steelworkers that work at Granite City Works. U.S. Steel has announced plans to restart Blast Furnace B The President and CEO of U.S. Steel released a