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Sunny Skies and a High of 79 for the Riverbend on Thursday

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Alton City Council Hears Data Center Opposition, Union Concerns and Approves Public Comment Changes

At its October 28, 2026 meeting, the Alton City Council heard extensive public comment on Terawatt’s...

Greg Caffey Resigns As Alton Planning, Code Enforcement Director

ALTON – Greg Caffey has officially resigned from his multiple positions with the City of Alton....

Warehouse Transformer Fire Sends Crews to Alton Cut Street

ALTON — A contractor cutting a transformer with a torch ignited residual oil inside an otherwise...

Godfrey Business Spotlight: Trust Family Auto Sales

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Godfrey’s First Trunk or Treat Draws Over 500 Children

Photos courtesy of the Village of Godfrey Parks and Recreation Department GODFREY - More than 50...

Swansea Man Charged With Murder After Fatal Stabbing

SWANSEA — A 68-year-old man has been charged with first-degree murder after...

Bethalto Rotary Club Keeps Halloween Parade Tradition Rolling

BETHALTO — Fire trucks, several captivating floats, creative costumes, and plenty of candy wer...

Missouri Man Charged With Major Property Damage After Fleeing Granite City Police

GRANITE CITY – A Missouri resident accused of causing over $10,000 in property damage while fleein...

Highland Man Charged After Hamel Crash Kills Two

HAMEL — A Highland man faces aggravated DUI and reckless homicide charges after a head-on crash...

Alton Considers Changes To Public Comment Process

ALTON – Alton officials may soon make it easier to sign up for public comments at city meetings....

Haine Announces 25-Year Sentence For Man Who Stabbed Co-Worker At Walmart

EDWARDSVILLE/COLLINSVILLE — A 20-year-old man who repeatedly cut a co-worker with a knife at...

Bethalto Animal Clinic Celebrates 50 Years of Growth and Community

BETHALTO - Bethalto Animal Clinic is celebrating its 50th year in the community with a major expansion....

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Amy Elik on Early Voting and Her 111th District Campaign

Illinois State Representative Amy Elik discusses her campaign for a fourth term in the 111th District,...

2 Charged With Shooting At Occupied Vehicle In Alton

ALTON – An alleged occupied vehicle shooting in Alton has brought felony charges against two...

Halloween Parades, Live Music and Fall Activities Fill Oct. 30-Nov. 1 Calendar

Halloween celebrations, live music, library activities and creative workshops offer plenty of ways t...

Greater Godfrey Democrats Encourage People to Vote in Midterms

GODFREY - The Greater Godfrey Democrats are calling for community members to get out and vote in...

The History Behind Halloween’s Most Iconic Symbols

The History of Halloween Symbols The first jack-o’-lanterns were not pumpkins. People in Irelan...

Abe Lee Barham Jr. Seeks Alton NAACP Presidency

ALTON - Community activist Abe Lee Barham Jr. has submitted his self-nomination for president of the...

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