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Commentary: A Reflection About Dog Stevie Nicks: A Family's Heartfelt Goodbye

ALTON - There’s an old adage in politics, attributed initially to Harry Truman. If you want...

Commentary: Mississippi River Festival Reborn: A Night to Remember

On the evening of June the 22 nd , the temperature was hot .. the mid 90’0s .. but a refreshing...

Letter To The Editor: Former Mayor Walker Calls For Increased Transparency Related To Gordon Moore Park Sinkhole

ALTON - Citing an inexcusable lack of information and an unwillingness by the current administration...

Letter To The Editor: Jacoby Arts Center to Undergo Feasibility Study for New Plans

Letter To The Editor: A few weeks ago, we notified the artist community about the lease expiring...

Letter To The Editor: Madison County Debates $259K Bid Amid Past Debt Worries

Letter to the Editor: Will Madison County follow in the path of the Bethalto School district? O...

Letter To The Editor: Loy Questions City Funding With TIF Money For Lucas Row Buildings On Broadway

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: At the last Alton City Council meeting, the city administration, by a motion...

Letter To The Editor: Reflections About Current Nationwide Antisemitic Upheaval

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: In the midst of our current nationwide antisemitic upheaval, specifically...

Letter To The Editor: NAACP Discusses Comments About Police Force Minority Hiring

Letter to The Editor, I Leon Smallwood-Bey, wish to address a misquote in a recent article in...

Letter To The Editor: Comptroller Susana Mendoza Discusses USPS’ IIl-Advised decision To Move Springfield Post Office Distribution Operations

Letter To The Editor: I am very disappointed to learn the USPS has approved a plan to convert the...

Letter To The Editor: Alton NAACP Challenges Salvation Army on Transitional Housing Site

Letter To The Editor: ALTON - The Alton Branch of the NAACP strongly opposes the proposed construction...

Letter To The Editor: "Illinois Must Do Better: Prioritize Better Support for Disabled Citizens"  

To The Editor: As the CEO of Challenge Unlimited, I see firsthand the challenges faced by the disabled...

Letter To The Editor: Barham Is Elected Alton-Godfrey Precinct Democratic Chair, Has Questions For Others In Party

On Tuesday, April 23, 2024, Abe Lee Barham was elected the Democratic Chairman of the Alton-Godfrey...

Letter To The Editor: A View About Alton's Recent New Hope Center Presentation At Salvation Army

Letter To The Editor: Despite a rainy and stormy night, neighbors spread from across the Alton are...

Letter To The Editor: Letter Writer Questions MRCTI Membership and Trips

Letter to the Editor: In April 2023, in the city’s bill listing, there was an expense for...

Letter To The Editor: Chairman Asks County Board To Reconsider Vote To Put Separation From Cook County Advisory Question On Ballot

Letter to the Editor: I am asking the Madison County Board to reconsider its 15-7 vote to put an...

Letter To The Editor: Prenzler Criticizes Board Decision To Put Separation From Cook County Advisory Question On November Ballot

Letter to the Editor: I am asking the Madison County Board to reconsider its 15-7 vote to put an...

Letter To The Editor: Alton Resident Provides His Views On Proposed Hope House Changes

Letter to the Editor: The Salvation Army has changed their choice of location for their “Hope...

Letter To The Editor: Balancing Compassion and Prudence: An Alderman’s Perspective on the Proposed Salvation Army Shelter

Dear Editor, This is concerning the announcement that the “Salvation Army Proposes Updated...

Letter To The Editor: A First-Time Judge Shares Thoughts About How Every Vote Gets Counted

Letter To The Editor: I served as a Madison County election judge for the first time last year....

Letter To The Editor: Walker Questions The Transparency Of Plans To Build $7 Million Homeless Shelter In Alton

Letter To The Editor: ALTON - Like many of my fellow Altonians, I was shocked to read on March 12...

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