Intersection work to restrict lanes on Glen Carbon highway
Illinois 157 construction to start March 6.
View ArticleMadison County tax sale generates $5.3 million
Lower penalty rate to save property owners money, treasurer says.
View ArticleDinner and auction to benefit Alton’s music programs
Annual Alton Band & Orchestra Builders set for March 11 at high school.
View ArticleGREATER ALTON SPORTS TRIVIA QUESTION: March 3, 2017
Last week's question: What's the full name of the main baseball field inside Gordon Moore Park in Alton?
View ArticlePHOTO FEATURE: A successful engagement
Brides get expert assistance planning for the big day at AdVantage News Bridal Extravaganza.
View ArticleFormer Alton resident publishes second short story collection
Fictional Southern Illinois town is setting for Ford R. Phillips’ “More Tales from McClane.”
View ArticleArea students to be honored at Madison County Urban League dinner
Empowered Youth Award recognizes volunteer efforts, academic achievements.
View ArticleThree charged with Medicaid fraud
Personal assistants falsely claimed to provide services, attorney general says.
View ArticleJeffrey "Keith" Smiddy
Jeffrey “Keith” Smiddy, 57, of Granite City, died Wednesday, March 1, 2017, at his home.
View ArticleDavid Allen Powderly
David Allen Powderly, 72, of Granite City, died Thursday, March 2, 2017, at Select Healthcare in St. Charles, Mo.
View ArticleAnita Louise Whitt
Anita Louise Whitt, 79, of Granite City, died Wednesday, March 1, 2017, from a broken heart, after her loving husband and best friend, Elmer, died Jan. 8.
View ArticleKickball contest to drive group’s fundraising effort
Showdown on the Playground to benefit Junior League of Greater Alton.
View ArticleMEN’S BASKETBALL: AHS grad McMurray finds home away from home at Drake
Alton native scored 13 points for Bulldogs in loss to Bradley.
View ArticleLetters to the Editor: Week of Feb. 26 to March 4, 2017
Congressman is shirking his democratic duty by refusing to participate in town hall meetings.
View ArticleGranite City man charged with fatally stabbing his brother
Attack was result of argument at home, authorities say.
View ArticleCOLLEGE BASKETBALL: SIUE downs Tennessee Tech 77-69
Cougars advance to OVC semifinals for third consecutive season.
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