Exchange Club announces scholarship winners
Anna Williams of Grafton receives Dave Bennett Award; Robert Stilwell of Bethalto earns Accepting the Challenge of Excellence (A.C.E.) Award.
View ArticleWrestlers band together for stroke benefit
Event will feature professional grapplers from throughout the nation.
View ArticleRaffle features house as grand prize
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwestern Illinois 20th annual House Raffle set to start Wednesday, June 25.
View ArticleEnyart announces lock and dam named for Costello
Former U.S. Rep. Jerry F. Costello began his congressional service in 1988 and retired in 2012.
View ArticleShouldn’t Illinois elect those who want to serve?
Illinoisans have become jaded to criminality among those we elect.
View ArticleFlack fires one-hitter in Bears’ 1-0 win
The first-year Bears improved to 4-2 overall and 2-0 in District 22 play.
View ArticleAlton police join in statewide crackdown
June 23 to July 6 effort will focus on apprehending drunken drivers and ticketing unbuckled motorists.
View ArticleIllinois joins in multi-state earthquake drill
CAPSTONE-14 will test state, federal and private-sector capabilities.
View ArticleState adds test to newborn screening
Babies born with severe combined immunodeficiency cannot fight infections.
View ArticleQuinn signs Medicaid reform legislation
The new law will reform Illinois’ Medicaid system over a four-year transition period.
View ArticleIDNR announces schedule of waterfowl blind site drawings
Duck and goose hunters must register in person.
View ArticleJanele L. Ashburn
Janele L. Ashburn, 29, of Dow, died at 4:47 a.m. Sunday, June 15, 2014. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 19, 2014, at Gent Funeral Home in Alton, where funeral services will be at 10...
View ArticleTickets on sale for "Smokey Joe’s Cafe"
Proceeds from Nazarene Community Center show will benefit Alton Youth Symphony.
View ArticleRaymond Wilmer Botterbush
Raymond Wilmer Botterbush, 62, of Godfrey, died at 8:35 a.m. Monday, June 16, 2014.
View ArticleFive ways to enrich your lawn and garden
Bees pollinate more than 16 percent of flowering plant species, including those found in yards, landscapes and parks in our communities and across the country.
View ArticleAlton dog park to open Sunday
Use of facility at Russell Commons Park will be free until June 30.
View ArticleJackie Flori
Jackie Flori of Florissant, Mo., died May 24, 2014 in Florissant, Mo., of heart disease.
View ArticleProfessional group recognizes Madison County auditor
The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States awards Auditor Rick Faccin the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting.
View ArticleJanice L. Horton
Janice L. Horton, 63, of Godfrey died at 6:25 a.m. Tuesday, June 17, 2014, at her sister’s residence in Godfrey.
View ArticleKenneth L. Crick Jr.
Kenneth L. Crick Jr., 51, of Granite City died Sunday, June 15, 2014, in Granite City. Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 19, 2014, at Calvary Life Church in Granite City.
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