Alton Police Warn Retailers on New Hemp Age Law
Alton Police warn retailers on Illinois’ new hemp age law, banning intoxicating products like Delta-8 and HHC sales to anyone under 21.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
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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
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
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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‘Mormon Land’: His scribe’s diaries provide further evidence of Joseph Smith’s secret polygamy
Two LDS Church historians discuss the diaries of William Clayton, faith founder Joseph Smith's scribe, and what the reveals about life in Nauvoo, Illinois, i...
Jul 23, 2026Open source
Illinois ethics panel to decide whether to release probe of former Rep. Harry Benton The Illinois Legislati...
The Illinois Legislative Ethics Commission on Thursday will decide whether to release a report that led to the resignation of state Rep. Harry Benton (D-Plai...
Jul 23, 2026Open source
This Naperville ZIP code has the most stressed parents in Illinois — and cracks the top 100 nationally
America’s best city to raise a family also has Illinois’ most stressful ZIP code for parents, a new mental health survey says.
Jul 23, 2026Open source
Pritzker says Illinois ethics panel should release Harry Benton harassment report amid Welch office scrutiny
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker’s call for the report’s release came as the Illinois House Democratic majority, particularly women within the caucus, deliberat...
Jul 23, 2026Open source
Gov. JB Pritzker urges Illinois House Speaker Welch to be transparent on Harry Benton harassment allegations
The House Democratic Women's Caucus criticized Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch's handling of the case as "insufficient."
Jul 23, 2026Open source
ISP troopers hospitalized after crash with suspect in Chicago suburb
Two Illinois State Police troopers were hospitalized after a crash involving a suspect's vehicle in Cicero Tuesday night.
Jul 22, 2026Open source
Popular organic food brand recalls cans of soup sold in Illinois, 26 other states
A popular organic food brand recalled more than 184,000 cans of soup sold in Illinois and several other states across the U.S., according to the FDA.
Jul 22, 2026Open source
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Alton is in Madison County, Illinois.
Region: Southern Illinois
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‘Mormon Land’: His scribe’s diaries provide further evidence of Joseph Smith’s secret polygamy
Two LDS Church historians discuss the diaries of William Clayton, faith founder Joseph Smith's scribe, and what the reveals about life in Nauvoo, Illinois, i...
Jul 23, 2026Open source
Illinois ethics panel to decide whether to release probe of former Rep. Harry Benton The Illinois Legislati...
The Illinois Legislative Ethics Commission on Thursday will decide whether to release a report that led to the resignation of state Rep. Harry Benton (D-Plai...
Jul 23, 2026Open source
This Naperville ZIP code has the most stressed parents in Illinois — and cracks the top 100 nationally
America’s best city to raise a family also has Illinois’ most stressful ZIP code for parents, a new mental health survey says.
Jul 23, 2026Open source
Pritzker says Illinois ethics panel should release Harry Benton harassment report amid Welch office scrutiny
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker’s call for the report’s release came as the Illinois House Democratic majority, particularly women within the caucus, deliberat...
Jul 23, 2026Open source
Gov. JB Pritzker urges Illinois House Speaker Welch to be transparent on Harry Benton harassment allegations
The House Democratic Women's Caucus criticized Illinois House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch's handling of the case as "insufficient."
Jul 23, 2026Open source
ISP troopers hospitalized after crash with suspect in Chicago suburb
Two Illinois State Police troopers were hospitalized after a crash involving a suspect's vehicle in Cicero Tuesday night.
Jul 22, 2026Open source
Popular organic food brand recalls cans of soup sold in Illinois, 26 other states
A popular organic food brand recalled more than 184,000 cans of soup sold in Illinois and several other states across the U.S., according to the FDA.
Jul 22, 2026Open source
Do you have missing money in Illinois? How to check as state returns $308M in unclaimed property
Residents and businesses in Illinois can use the state's I-Cash website to see if they have unclaimed property. Here's how it works.
Jul 22, 2026Open source
Illinois reports 408 confirmed or probable cases of cyclosporiasis IDPH reported more than 400 confirmed an...
The Illinois Department of Public Health has reported more than 400 confirmed and probable cases of cyclosporiasis, a parasite-borne illness that can cause d...
Jul 22, 2026Open source
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