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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The Illinois Department of Public Health is reporting a "higher-than-average" number of cyclosporiasis cases in the state amid outbreaks in other s...
Jul 8, 2026Open source
2026 Elizabeth Ann Weidner Memorial Scholarship recipients named
Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation announced the 2026 Elizabeth Ann Weidner Memorial Scholarship awardees. A total award of $4,000 is given to the fo...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
14-year-old dies in crash at southern Illinois motorcycle race
A 14-year-old Florida girl died after an on-track incident early Monday during the AMA Flat Track Grand Championship at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds, the A...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Illinois bill awaiting Pritzker OK would add oversight on private equity firms buying disability group homes
The bill, which passed the General Assembly this spring with broad bipartisan support, requires facilities for people with intellectual and developmental dis...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Cyclosporiasis in Illinois: These foods have been linked to past outbreaks
A cyclosporiasis outbreak continues across the United States, with Illinois reporting multiple cases of the parasitic illness this summer.
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Severed arm in Illinois lake: Court records say body parts found in freezer, half-brother claimed self-defense
New details have emerged in the case of a severed arm bearing a distinctive Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers tattoo that was recovered from an Illinois la...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Cases of ‘explosive' diarrhea parasite soaring in Michigan, Illinois
Cases of a parasitic infection that causes "explosive" diarrhea are soaring in the Midwest, with an unusually high number in Michigan and Illinois.
Jul 7, 2026Open source
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Alton is in Madison County, Illinois.
Region: Southern Illinois
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62002
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The Illinois Department of Public Health is reporting a "higher-than-average" number of cyclosporiasis cases in the state amid outbreaks in other s...
Jul 8, 2026Open source
2026 Elizabeth Ann Weidner Memorial Scholarship recipients named
Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation announced the 2026 Elizabeth Ann Weidner Memorial Scholarship awardees. A total award of $4,000 is given to the fo...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
14-year-old dies in crash at southern Illinois motorcycle race
A 14-year-old Florida girl died after an on-track incident early Monday during the AMA Flat Track Grand Championship at the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds, the A...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Illinois bill awaiting Pritzker OK would add oversight on private equity firms buying disability group homes
The bill, which passed the General Assembly this spring with broad bipartisan support, requires facilities for people with intellectual and developmental dis...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Cyclosporiasis in Illinois: These foods have been linked to past outbreaks
A cyclosporiasis outbreak continues across the United States, with Illinois reporting multiple cases of the parasitic illness this summer.
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Severed arm in Illinois lake: Court records say body parts found in freezer, half-brother claimed self-defense
New details have emerged in the case of a severed arm bearing a distinctive Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers tattoo that was recovered from an Illinois la...
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Cases of ‘explosive' diarrhea parasite soaring in Michigan, Illinois
Cases of a parasitic infection that causes "explosive" diarrhea are soaring in the Midwest, with an unusually high number in Michigan and Illinois.
Jul 7, 2026Open source
New Illinois law aims to prevent AI catastrophes before they happen
Illinois has enacted a new law requiring large artificial intelligence companies to establish safety standards and be more transparent.
Jul 7, 2026Open source
Illinois separation movement continues, with 7 more counties set to vote
Nearly one-third of Illinois’ counties have voted to explore creating a new state separate from Cook County, and more counties could join them.
Jul 7, 2026Open source
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