Charles Thomas, Video Producer

Back and just in time for the season, the Downtown Alton Chili Cookoff makes its return to The Lodge at Lovejoy in Alton.

The Oilers break off a big run for their first score of the game.

The Shells and Oilers meet on the football field for the first time in more than a decade.

ALTON - The St. Mary's Oktoberfest closed on Saturday and Sunday with large crowds and participation. The big highlight was the raffle and several claimed prizes. These are the Oktoberfest raffle prize winners: 1st Prize - Stephen Zeller ($10,000) 2nd Prize - Martha Lewis ($5,000) 3rd Prize...

SEE VIDEO: ALTON - The Madison County JFK Dinner at the Amphitheater on Saturday featured Lt. Gov. Julianna Stratton and the Madison County Democrats are celebrating a little differently this year. The Saturday event was held outside at the Amphitheater in Alton. Stratton said she was so...

Held at the Alton Amphitheater, the JFK dinner event featured speeches from Lt. Gov Julianna Stratton as well as three Democratic Candidates for Secretary of State.

The smell of schnitzel, sauerkraut, and beer hung in the air as St. Mary's Oktoberfest returned to Alton.

Held at the Alton Cemetery, the annual Vintage Voices Tour offers attendees a look into Alton's past with authentically dressed actors portraying historical figures and telling their stories. In this excerpt, we discover the beginnings of The Dominant Ninth Choral Society. Mrs. Charles B. (Cora)...

SEE VIDEO: GRAFTON - The Two Rivers Family Fishing Fair marked its 32nd anniversary on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, at Pere Marquette State Park, and once again, hundreds attended even with some rainfall. Outdoorsman Larry Reid has been affiliated with the fishing fair for 32 years and said i...

The Two Rivers Family Fishing Fair is a free event that offers fun and education for the entire family. Guest can go from catching a fish to eating it that day while learning about conservation and wildlife.