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Alton Appoints Campbell As New Planning Director, Filling Caffey’s Vacancy

ALTON – Alton has officially appointed a new Director of Planning & Development. Alton City...

Play It Again Sports Roundup - Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026

ALTON - Landon Weirich led Marquette Catholic with a three-game series of 461, while Alec Mohrman...

Mayor Goins Outlines New Alton City Hall Safety Procedures

ALTON — A recent threat prompted city officials to adopt security screenings and a bag policy...

The Eardley Agency Female Athlete Of Month: Freshman Swimmer Alvina Farley Has Promising Future At Alton

EDWARDSVILLE - Alvina Farley, a freshman who swam for Alton High's girls team this season, had an...

Overnight Warming Locations Provide Shelter for Cold Nights, Seek Volunteers as Temperatures Drop

ALTON/EDWARDSVILLE/GRANITE CITY/WOOD RIVER - The Overnight Warming Locations have announced a new...

Red Cross Seeks Blood Donors In November, Partners With Wheel Of Fortune

ST. LOUIS - The American Red Cross asks donors to go for a spin and help save lives by giving blood...

St. Louis Naturalist to Share Info about Great Horned Owls at Upcoming Library Programs

ALTON/BETHALTO - Award-winning naturalist Mark H.X. Glenshaw will present two local programs about...

Alton's Ryan Howard Signs With SIUE Men's Basketball

EDWARDSVILLE – SIUE men's basketball Head Coach Brian Barone has announced the addition o...

Alton Dental Student Sierra Ford Plans Belize Care Mission

ALTON — Sierra Ford’s experiences in the dental chair helped shape her career goals....

Family Secures Silver Star Recognition for World War I Hero

MADISON COUNTY – A photo of a young Illinois telephone lineman and a century-old Army citation...

Art Fahrner-Edward Jones Redbird of the Month: Kate Lee Wilson Helps Bring Alton High's Stories to Life

ALTON – Every school has students whose work leaves a lasting impact long after graduation. Fo...

Chris Miller Highlights Lifelong Military Friendships at Alton VFW Post 1308 Veterans Day Ceremony

ALTON - Military service, lifelong friendships, and support for veterans were central themes of...

New Stores, Programs and a Student Project Headline "What's Up Downtown"

ALTON - Alton Main Street hosted their quarterly “What’s Up Downtown” event, whic...

Early Childhood Center and Director Cynthia Schuenke Support Alton's Youngest Learners

ALTON - Alton Community Unit School District #11 offers opportunities for young kids at the Early...

Lewis & Clark Elementary School Principal Latasha LeFlore-Porter Engages Kids and Staff Every Day

ALTON - Latasha LeFlore-Porter cares about the kids in her charge. LeFlore-Porter serves as th...

Alton Erick Humphrey Blends Academic Excellence With Environmental Ambition

ALTON - Alton High School senior Erick Humphrey, who founded a birding club that has grown to 40...

26 Simmons Hanly Conroy Attorneys Selected for 2026 National Trial Lawyers Membership

ALTON – Simmons Hanly Conroy, one of the nation’s largest mass tort law firms and a national...

Second Alton Felon Charged After Armed Altercation At Oakwood Estates

ALTON – Another convicted felon from Alton was charged last week for their alleged involvement...

East Alton Veteran William Roe Recalls Four Years In Navy

EAST ALTON - As Veterans Day comes on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, William Roe is remembered for his servic...

Alton Assisant Band Director Chuck Willard Finds New Stage At World Series

ALTON - Alton High School assistant band director Chuck Willard took his percussion experience t...

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