Motorcycle crash near Mount Major on Tuesday sends 2 to hospitals, closes highway
ALTON — A 3-vehicle accident Tuesday afternoon closed Mount Major Highway for hours, and sent two people to area hospitals.
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Celebrate America’s Birthday During Alton’s 250 on the Mississippi Festival
Alton's 250 on the Mississippi festival brings free family fun, history and fireworks July 1-3 downtown along the Mississippi River.
Alton approves Belle Street closure for 5th annual Pride Festival
Alton City Council approved a closure of Belle Street for the 2026 Alton Pride Festival, clearing the way for plans for Sept. 12.
Alton teen gets 10 years after pleading guilty in school bus shooting
Daniel Coalan of Alton pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 10 years in prison in the 2025 shooting involving a school bus and a student.
Alton man charged with meth, suspended license offenses in Madison County
Rodney L. Williams was charged in Madison County with meth possession with intent to deliver, driving on a suspended license, and no insurance.
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.
Missouri man charged after Alton child sex sting, police say
A Missouri man faces felony charges after Alton police said he traveled to meet someone he believed was a 13-year-old girl.
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.
Alton City Council backs legal invoice rules after clerk confirms unsigned attorney deal
Alton City Council approved an ordinance requiring more detail on legal fee invoices, with noncompliant bills subject to delay.
Alton Legion plays 'Kelly Strong', wins Baseball Battles Cancer game
Alton wore jerseys with the cancer insignia and ‘Kelly Strong’ honoring manager Doug Booten’s wife, Kelly Booten, who lost her life recently to Ovarian cancer.
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.
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.
Alton teen gets 35 years in prison in killing of Ra’Niya Steward
Vito Crowder was sentenced to 35 years in prison after pleading guilty to first-degree murder in the 2024 killing of Ra’Niya Steward.
Alton Legion beats Festus, pushes win streak to five in a row
Alton defeated Festus 8-7 in a senior legion baseball game in the 13th annual Baseball Battles Cancer tournament at the Ballwin Athletic Association Complex.
Alton man indicted in killing of woman, attack on another man on Milton Drive
John Hammond of Alton was indicted in the June 1 killing of Mariah R. Fearn and the shooting and hammer attack on another man, court records show.
Alton City Council rescinds Sonya Bailey’s HR director appointment
Alton City Council voted 7-0 to rescind Sonya Bailey’s appointment as human resources director less than a month after approval.
Alton Legion baseball back for another summer run at state
Alton Legion has a mix of players from high schools in Alton, Roxana, Wood River, Jerseyville, Piasa, Carrollton and even one player from Chatham.
Alton plan would limit visitor parking near police, fire stations, and City Hall soon
Alton plan would limit visitor parking near police, fire stations, and City Hall soon
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.
Alton comptroller Paul Fritsch explains how city budgeting really works
Alton Comptroller Paul Fritsch discusses municipal budgeting, revenue forecasting, and the difference between appropriations and budgets.
Alton hikers return to Gordon Moore Park for free Heartland Prairie Hike
Alton hikers can join a free Heartland Prairie Hike at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at Gordon Moore Park, with no registration required.
Alton's 29th Annual All-Wheels Drive-In Car Show Is Set For Sunday, June 7, 2026
Alton’s 29th Annual All-Wheels Drive-In Car Show returns June 7, 2026, with classic cars, hot rods, motorcycles, music, and downtown fun.
Alton native completes rookie season with Harlem Globetrotters
Ty'Ohn "Trouble" Trimble has traded the courts of Alton for a gig with one of the most famous sports franchises in the world.
Victims identified as Alton felon charged in woman's killing, hammer attack on man
John Hammond of Alton is charged after Mariah Fearn was killed and a man was shot and beaten with a hammer at a Milton Drive home.