Mayor Hoechst, Police Chief Hayes, Fire Chief Sebold, and Alton Superintendent Dr. Spells gathered to speak on school safety and what the Alton area is doing to protect its students.
Sen. Dick Durbin held a press conference at the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center to talk about the low level of the Mississippi River and the Corps' response.
Lewis & Clark's arrival was celebrated at Camp River Dubois with members of the detachment portraying military life, re-enactors recreating the civilian population and demonstrators.
Enjoy Church brought this amazing Christmas spectacular back for its 4th straight year. This nationally-recognized show has had people cheering for more, and this year's production is better than ever!
Rock Springs Park is the home to more than 2.5 million lights adorning trees and lighting displays throughout the park. The hours are Monday-Friday: 6 pm-9 pm and Saturday-Sunday: 5 pm-9 pm.
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