Governor announces start of planning for bicentennial
Quinn signs executive order to create the 2018 Illinois Bicentennial Commission.
View ArticleUniversity president makes first graduation remarks at SIUE
Dixie Engelman is honored with the university’s Distinguished Service Award.
View Article"Enchanted" launches Movies in the Park series
Maryville Park and Rec Committee sponsors outdoor screenings.
View ArticleLocal students graduate from McKendree University
University holds 174th commencement exercises on May 10 at Lebanon, Ill., campus.
View ArticleSterling and other tarnished sports
A word to the wise is watch what you do and say — everyone else is.
View ArticleRed Cross aids residents displaced by apartment fire
Albert Bertram, disaster program specialist with the Red Cross office in Alton, staffs shelter.
View ArticleFallen state troopers honored during National Police Week
Contingent from Illinois State Police District 15 heads to nation's capital for observances.
View ArticleBusiness group sponsors free concerts at Alton High School
Inaugural performance to feature Elsie Parker and The Poor People of Paris.
View ArticleTopic of national concern examined locally
Immigration as an economic development tool will be discussed at Lewis and Clark Tuesday.
View ArticleGeorge Harry Petchulat
George Harry Petchulat, 51, of Granite City, died Thursday, May 8, 2014, in St. Louis. A memorial visitation will be held 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, May 16, 2014, at Wojstrom Funeral Home and Crematory.
View ArticleRotary Club honors May Students of the Month
Ellen Higdon and Grace Hopkins of Alton High School are eligible to compete for a $5,000 scholarship.
View ArticleBiden to pay visit to Alton Tuesday
Vice president in town for Durbin fund-raiser in Alton.
View ArticleEast Alton leukemia patient gets Mother’s Day surprise
Grandson plays piano for her at Siteman Cancer Center.
View ArticleConcert tickets available for purchase at Alton Visitor Center
MetroTix will waive convenience fee for people buying tickets in person.
View ArticleNick J. Hamilos
Nick J. Hamilos, 92, of Glen Carbon, died Saturday, May 10, 2014, at the Relais Bonne Eau Hospice Home in Edwardsville.
View ArticleTroy student graduates from University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Kelsey Elizabeth Rhoades among more than 2,900 students receiving degrees.
View ArticleEarl Wayne Dickey
Earl Wayne Dickey, 71, of Granite City, died Sunday, May 11, 2014, in Granite City.
View ArticleMonday Roundup: Piasa Birds beat Greenville in SCC baseball
Southwestern, 20-11, in chase for the South Central Conference championship.
View ArticleA hero for the ages
Vietnam POW Jeremiah Denton endured an unimaginable regime of torture, humiliation and isolation but managed to retain his dignity and spirit.
View ArticleTraining aims to help adult children talk to parents
This program will help adult children address difficult issues with their parents such as driving, finances, independence and even romance.
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