Much of the Upper Mississippi River in Illinois, north of Alton, will effectively be closed to commercial traffic for multiple, extended periods over the next 10 years, to accommodate…
The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS), along with other organizations, gathered on Aug. 27 at the Center for Spirituality and Sustainability on the campus of Southern Illinois University…
Comprehensive Downtown Alton renovation planned Alton would become the “Healthiest and Happiest City on the Mississippi River” by 2029, under a comprehensive, long-term Downtown…
The students and faculty of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s Successful Communities Collaborative (SSCC) transformed two city blocks in Alton into a bike lane for a day…
The Madison County State’s Attorney ‘s Office has charged an Alton mother in the death of her teenage daughter. Amber Hampshire was charged Dec. 27 with involuntary manslaughter…
An Alton man has been sentenced to more than 33 years in federal prison and a lifetime term of supervised release for live-streaming the sexual abuse of a child. Travis Varble, 42,…
The Madison County Board, March 20, unanimously approved Park Enhancement Program (PEP) grants for almost three dozen l subdivisions across the county. Administered by Madison County’s…
Spring will see some long-planned tourism, parks and recreation projects taking shape across Metro East. However, some are proceeding more quickly than others. For the third time in…
Three men shot – one ...Three men were shot – one fatally -- Saturday afternoon on Chicago's ...
Government, defense spar as child ...With the criminal trial of Elburn veterinarian Adam Stafford King fast approaching ...
Chicago teen charged in fatal ...A 19-year-old Chicago man has been charged in connection with a fatal ...
Challenges persist for women, minorities ...PEORIA — For 60 years, SkillsUSA Illinois has held workforce development competitions ...
