 It's the top of the hour and time for the news on WBGZ Alton, where you'll always hear the local news first. Now, from the Hainer Public Library District Newsroom, here's Mark Ellibrock. 8 o'clock in the River Bend, good Thursday morning, 27th of June, 72 degrees outside with some sunshine. Looking for a high later today, topping out in the upper 80s. Weather forecast details on the way. News and service of Alton Eyes Community Federal Credit Union. It's where you belong.