To my fellow citizens of Wood River:Last year we voted to Stop “Rec”-Less Spending and Save the Roundhouse. We won with over 70 percent of the vote! However, our city government thinks that we were confused and didn’t know what we were voting for because they are going ahead with the new re…
Our country has finally left Afghanistan after a 20-year stay.
The headlines are full of horrific images of the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan.
Law enforcement has changed dramatically over the years. The evolution of technology, training, and stronger commitments of community policing have increased the capabilities of the men and women in this profession to bring closure to victims of criminal activities. The evolution of policing…
In studying history when I was growing up, I always thought of former Sen. Henry Cabot Lodge (R-Mass.) as a bad guy.
It is with a heavy heart that the Greater Madison County Federation of Labor and our Labor Day Committee has made the decision to cancel this year's Wood River/East Alton Labor Day Parade, Picnic and Charity Softball Tournament for Aug. 28 and the Granite City Labor Day Parade and Picnic Sept. 6.
When leaders push a country in the wrong direction, it’s sometimes hard for those leaders to admit fault and move in another direction.
The Middle East has been a hot spot in the world for years.
Today is the due date for the first installment of your real estate tax bill.
With upsurges of populism on the right and left, geopolitical tensions between various nation-states, and rising military budgets, a sensible internationalism that can benefit our country and blaze a trail to a more lawful and peaceful world seems a long way off.
Many of the talking heads in our media equate security and defense with how much we spend on our military.
It’s hard to argue that our defense budget has much of anything to do with defending the American people, if one looks at the facts.
One of the challenges to a world defined by order and international law is the rise of authoritarian and populist forms of politics in the recent years.
“25 or 6 to 4” was a popular song by the rock group Chicago in 1970.
One thing people hate about Illinois politics — gerrymandering of maps.
When I grew up, I was treated to television producer Gene Roddenberry’s gentle version of a humanist future for mankind on "Star Trek."
I would like to thank and commend Public Works Director Bob Barnhart for all he’s done for the city of Alton the last eight years.
The belligerent behavior of Russia is rightly condemned around the world as a threat to the security of Europe and the United States.
Alton is experiencing an unusual campaign for mayor this year. Traditionally, Alton campaigns have been largely nonpartisan. This year someone with considerable political clout has persuaded politicians holding higher office to advocate for David Goins. Who has the political influence to int…
Brant Walker should be ashamed of his campaign’s dirty tactics, and his attempts to disparage David Goins. Mr. Goins is a respected public servant of the Alton community and our region, including an Alton police officer for 25 years, School Board member, and pastor of 19 years. During his ca…
On April 6, 2021, we are asking all Godfrey voters to vote for our dad, Kevin Botterbush, for Godfrey village clerk. As our dad, he has always encouraged us to do our very best and give back to our community. Kathleen is studying biomedical engineering and will start medical school in the fa…
The Children’s Organ Transplant Association was founded in April 1986 when residents of Bloomington, Ind., rallied around a toddler who needed a life-saving liver transplant. In less than eight weeks, the community raised $100,000 to place the boy on the organ waiting list. But he died befor…
I am proud to have been born and raised in the Riverbend, and Alton has always held a special place in my heart. Its history, architecture and natural beauty are indeed one of a kind — a national treasure. Like many historic cities, Alton is now at a crossroads. It faces challenges of declin…
