Granite City High Marching Warriors Sweep Bi-State Invitational Honors

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Temporary Lane Closures Saturday On Eastbound I-270 In Madison County

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Bark-Tober Fest Brings Canine Tricks, Costumes and Pet Adoptions to Grafton

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Clear, Cool Morning Gives Way to a Sunny 78-Degree Day

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Oct. 22 in Music: The Met Opens, the Supremes Make History and Landmark Albums Arrive

On Oct. 22, 1883, a performance of Charles Gounod’s “Faust” opened New York’s...

This Day in History: October 22 — Cuban Missile Crisis Goes Public

This Day in History: October 22, 2026 On October 22, 1962, President John F. Kennedy told Americans...

Alton Woman Killed In Belleville Hit-and-Run As Driver Flees

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Rep. Stuart Urges Aetna, Barnes-Jewish Hospital to Reach Coverage Agreement

EDWARDSVILLE — State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, releases the following statement regarding...

Alton To Honor Mary Louise Corzine Goodpasture On Her Centennial

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Maryville Fire Department Offers Free Smoke Alarms and Installation

MARYVILLE, Ill. — The Maryville Fire Department is offering free smoke alarms and installation...

October is Depression Awareness Month

The difficult conversation is over. The big presentation is behind you. But hours later, you’re...

Braxton Tolley and Elizabeth Weaver Earn Elks Student Honors

GRANITE CITY– Granite City Elks Lodge #1063 recognized Granite City High School seniors Braxton...

MFAA Grant Supports Crisis Center’s Healthy Relationship Programs in West Central Illinois

JACKSONVILLE — The MacMurray Foundation & Alumni Association (MFAA) has awarded a 2026...

Madison County Board Approves Full Agenda, Including Road Projects and County Purchases

EDWARDSVILLE — The Madison County Board approved all items presented for consideration on it...

Jerseyville Man Detained In Felony Domestic Battery Case

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Madison County Clerk Race, Data Center Questions Highlight November 2026 Ballot

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St. Louis Man Accused Of Metro East Massage Parlor Arsons

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Wood River Man Stars on New Netflix Show

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Alton Weighs Data Center Campus at Former Steel Site

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Former Alton Steel Mill Considered for Data Center Campus

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