Alton brings community together for one of Illinois’ longest-running Juneteenth events
Hundreds gathered in Alton for one of Illinois’ longest-running Juneteenth celebrations, marking 35 years of community remembrance.
Jun 15, 2026Open source
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Alton man charged with stealing Ameren power meter
A 60-year-old Alton man faces a felony theft charge after police said he took an Ameren Illinois electric power meter.
Jun 15, 2026Open source
Alton Police Charge Missouri Man With Child Solicitation, Grooming
Missouri man James K. Nelson charged in Alton, Illinois, with child solicitation, grooming and traveling to meet a minor after Walgreens sting.
Jun 14, 2026Open source
Teen Who Fired Shot Toward Bus Convicted, Sentenced To Prison
Alton man Daniel Coalan gets 10 years for shooting toward a school bus; co-defendant Jayvon Walton awaits trial in Madison County, Illinois.
Jun 14, 2026Open source
Armed Robbery Reported of a Brinks Truck
Alton police investigate armed robbery of a Brinks truck outside Red Lobster on Homer Adams Parkway, with FBI and Illinois State Police assisting.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
American Oddities Museum to host haunted pub crawl in Downtown Alton
American Oddities Museum will host a haunted pub crawl in Downtown Alton on May 8, with Troy Taylor leading haunted history tales.
May 6, 2026Open source
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Former Illinois State Police sergeant sworn in as Bethalto deputy chief
Former Illinois State Police Sgt. Michael Hogan was sworn in as Bethalto’s deputy police chief after the village changed job requirements.
Jun 17, 2026Open source
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National Pontious FamilyA National Pontious family reunion will be held July 16-18 at the Quality Inn at 1920 N. Kennedy Blvd., Vandalia, Illinois.
Jun 17, 2026Open source
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University of Illinois SpringfieldThe University of Illinois Springfield released the names of students who made the Dean’s List for the spring semester of...
Jun 17, 2026Open source
Illinois faces moderate risk of severe storms, strong tornadoes tomorrow
Illinois faces a rare moderate severe weather risk tomorrow, with strong to violent tornadoes and damaging winds possible.
Jun 17, 2026Open source
Some immigrant children are more fearful than ever to go to school. U.S. Rep. Chuy Garcia wants to help them.
Immigrant and undocumented students have become more fearful to go to school after heightened ICE enforcement and critical federal program rollbacks, Garcia...
Jun 17, 2026Open source
Pritzker calls on Bears to specify what they want in stadium deal as Indiana remains bullish
The Chicago Bears’ stadium saga remains ongoing, but Illinois officials are playing things cautiously even as Indiana appears to be in the lead.
Jun 17, 2026Open source
Birthright citizenship is before the Supreme Court. What Illinois families should know
A legal fight over American citizenship granted at birth has left immigrant families worried about what happens after a child is born in the U.S.
Jun 16, 2026Open source
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Alton is in Madison County, Illinois.
Region: Southern Illinois
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62002
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Reunion
National Pontious FamilyA National Pontious family reunion will be held July 16-18 at the Quality Inn at 1920 N. Kennedy Blvd., Vandalia, Illinois.
Jun 17, 2026Open source
College News
University of Illinois SpringfieldThe University of Illinois Springfield released the names of students who made the Dean’s List for the spring semester of...
Jun 17, 2026Open source
Former Illinois State Police sergeant sworn in as Bethalto deputy chief
Former Illinois State Police Sgt. Michael Hogan was sworn in as Bethalto’s deputy police chief after the village changed job requirements.
Jun 17, 2026Open source
Illinois faces moderate risk of severe storms, strong tornadoes tomorrow
Illinois faces a rare moderate severe weather risk tomorrow, with strong to violent tornadoes and damaging winds possible.
Jun 17, 2026Open source
Some immigrant children are more fearful than ever to go to school. U.S. Rep. Chuy Garcia wants to help them.
Immigrant and undocumented students have become more fearful to go to school after heightened ICE enforcement and critical federal program rollbacks, Garcia...
Jun 17, 2026Open source
Pritzker calls on Bears to specify what they want in stadium deal as Indiana remains bullish
The Chicago Bears’ stadium saga remains ongoing, but Illinois officials are playing things cautiously even as Indiana appears to be in the lead.
Jun 17, 2026Open source
Birthright citizenship is before the Supreme Court. What Illinois families should know
A legal fight over American citizenship granted at birth has left immigrant families worried about what happens after a child is born in the U.S.
Jun 16, 2026Open source
School districts, trans kids pay for anti-trans lawsuits cropping up across U.S.
In the battle over Illinois' protections for trans students, the Trump administration has leveled federal investigations against several school districts tha...
Jun 16, 2026Open source
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