The National BackStoppers has expanded into Jersey County. Described as “A Safety Net with No Strings,” BackStoppers support first responders and their families by providing ongoing needed financial assistance and support to the spouses and dependent children of all police officers, firefigh…
The Alton City Council is moving forward with more oversight of how federal stimulus money will be spent. By a 5-2 vote, aldermen voted to approve a resolution stating that no American Rescue Plan Act, or ARPA funds be expended or encumbered for any purpose without prior city council approval.
With the rise of online shopping, thieves have seen increased opportunities to take off with others’ property.
Alton Little Theater would like you to nominate a worthy person or family for free tickets to the upcoming Remembering Christmas show. An anonymous donor is making the gift possible, and ALT would like the names turned in soon so the tickets can be mailed out in time for the show on December 18.
The New Horizons Band of Godfrey is rolling out the welcome mat for the public at the Godfrey Knights of Columbus Hall.
YWCA of Southern Illinois in Alton will receive a $2,500 grant to support its Reading On program.
A downstate lawmaker is calling on Illinoisans to support his legislation, called the Freedom Act, which would prohibit discrimination against those who decline to get vaccinated against COVID-19 because of their religious beliefs.
As some Illinois parents ponder getting their young children vaccinated against COVID-19, a new poll shows a majority of unvaccinated parents distrust mainstream media.
More than 180,000 fewer Illinoisans are looking for work than there were two years ago, and that’s one reason behind the flood of “help wanted” signs around every corner.
East Alton trustees on Tuesday approved a resolution to appropriate $92,000 in Motor Fuel Tax funds to resurface West Airline Drive.
The Village of Godfrey has passed a tax levy that’s mostly unchanged from last year. The board in recent years has frozen the levy after several years of decreases. Trustees voted for another freeze, so the Godfrey portion of your Madison County tax bill will reflect little change for reside…
A fire at a home in the 300 block of Aladdin Avenue in Alton has displaced a family of four.
Christmas lights appear to have been the cause of a small fire on the roof of a home in the 300 block of West Airline Drive on Monday evening. The East Alton Fire Department responded to the home and found fire on the roof line and were able to put in out quickly and no injuries were report…
The Roxana Library and Park District is teaming up to offer a Christmas party on Thursday. Based at the Rox Arena at Roxana Park, the celebration runs from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Authorities have charged a Festus, Missouri, man with making a terrorist threat after he allegedly threatened a shooting at Festus High School.
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A free meal giveaway is coming up Friday in Wood River.
The American Red Cross has put out another call for blood, with donations lagging and the agency hitting what is being described as a “historically low” blood supply.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker says he's not planning to institute a new COVID-19 vaccine mandate like the one in New York City.
Applications for rental assistance in Illinois are now being accepted. This is the second round for the up to $25,000 grants and it's estimated the money will help more than 32,000 additional households.
As incidents of violent crime continue to increase in Illinois, a crime summit Monday addressed ways to combat crime.
Hearings into the fate of the state’s legislative maps began Tuesday with deadlines for upcoming elections looming.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker stressed the importance of tourism to the state's economy at the Illinois Governors Conference on Travel and Tourism.
An employee of Mac's Time Out in downtown Alton is recovering after suffering serious injuries Saturday night in a stabbing at the bar.
The Wood River City Council on Monday rejected an ordinance that would have required voter approval of financing for a planned recreation center.
No one was injured Monday afternoon when an SUV crashed through the side of a building in Wood River. At about 2 p.m., the vehicle apparently jumped a parking barrier and crashed into the glass side of Wood River Donut at 102 W. Edwardsville Road.
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