Steven Spencer, Staff Writer

ALTON - Marquette Catholic High School’s Ralph Williams signed his letter of intent to play football with Cisco College in Cisco, Texas, Wednesday afternoon. Williams said he feels very well prepared for the next step in his athletic and academic career after his as an Explorer. “It...

EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville City Council approved the nearl y $13 million contract for the Plummer Family Park during Tuesday’s council meeting. Although some concerns were raised by council members, Mayor Hal Patton said the project has been approached in an incredibly responsible manner with...

EDWARDSVILLE - The Edwardsville Administrative and Community Services Committee authorized the purchase of a softball field groomer at the latest committee meeting. As the community continues to show increased interest in softball leagues, as well as the addition of the playground at Vadalabene Park...

ALTON - It is difficult to believe but Robert Wadlow, Alton’s favorite son, will mark his 101st birthday on Feb. 22, 2019. Wadlow remains the world’s tallest man in the Guinness Book of World Records at 8 feet, 11.1 inches tall. Since an early age, Robert’s birthday was always...

GRANITE CITY – Edwardsville had 11 wrestlers qualify for next week’s IHSA Class 3A sectional at Joliet Central as the Tigers won their eighth straight team championship with 210.5 points in the regional tournament held Saturday at Granite City’s Memorial Gym. Belleville...

EDWARDSVILLE - After years of sitting vacant, the old Moose Lodge in Downtown Edwardsville is seeing new life as The Lodge opens this month at 231 N. Main Street in Edwardsville. The “co-working” office space allows for an individual to have a private working space while also maintaining...

ALTON - Murray the Groundhog made an appearance at the Alton Visitors Center Saturday morning for the fourth annual Groundhog Day Celebration. After a proclamation from Mayor of Alton Brant Walker declaring Saturday “Murray the Groundhog Day,” the permanent Treehouse Wildlife Center...

SEE VIDEO: ALTON - With 18 students and teachers shaving their heads for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, more than $10,000 was raised Friday afternoon at Marquette Catholic High School to help battle childhood cancer. Several students raised thousands of dollars each including sophomor...

With 18 students and teachers shaving their heads, over $10,000 was for the St. Baldrick's Foundation Friday afternoon at Marquette Catholic High School.

BETHALTO - Bethalto Police handled an intense situation in the 100 block of Canterbury Street in Bethalto Thursday with the help of Madison County Sheriff's Office, ILEAS Negotiation Team and ILEAS Special Response Team and Alton Memorial Amublance. On Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019, at about 1 p.m.,...