Raymond Edward Crain III
He was born at 2:33 p.m. on March 23, 2017, in OSF Saint Anthony’s Health Center in Alton, the son of Raymond E. Crain Jr. and Tina Crain of Godfrey. He weighed 6 pounds, 6 ounces, and was 18 1/2...
View ArticleDonald E. King Sr.
Donald E. King Sr., 76, of Granite City, passed away at 9:55 a.m. on Tuesday, March 28, 2017, at his home.
View ArticleThree charged in Wood River shooting
Victim went to home to pay woman for sex, police say.
View ArticleFormer water district supervisor admits to embezzlement, fraud
Brian Buske of Alton facing federal prison sentence of up to 20 years.
View ArticleSouth Roxana police seek information on hit and run
Driver struck parked public works vehicle.
View ArticleBASEBALL: Birds fall to O’Fallon to open SWC play
Alton outhits Panthers 10-8 in 5-4 loss.
View ArticleLOCAL ROUNDUP: Lucas leads Roxana to win over EA-WR in girls' soccer
EHS, GCHS baseball squads pick up wins.
View ArticleLocals in London witness attack aftermath
Alton resident and her mother toured Parliament building days before terrorist carnage.
View ArticleKevin P. Pohlman
Kevin P. Pohlman, 63, of Alton, died at 8:54 p.m. Sunday, March 26, 2017, at his home.
View ArticleGovernor highlights approval of two Illinois State Police cadet classes
Rauner signs proclamation paying tribute to 95th anniversary of law enforcement agency’s founding.
View ArticleLand of Lincoln Honor Flight honors WBGZ
Radio station’s Veterans Day program raises funds for trips to nation’s capital.
View ArticleCollege for Kids, Edwardsville YMCA team up for summer camp
Program to be available on Lewis and Clark’s Godfrey campus May 22 to Aug. 11.
View ArticleEdwardsville Frozen Foods poised for new ownership, rebranding
Chef to help manage new carry-out and catering component of longtime business.
View ArticleJessica Biel discovers Alton family roots
April 2 episode of “Who Do You Think You Are” to feature footage from former prison site.
View ArticleLyle Mark Zimmerman
Lyle Mark Zimmerman, 61, of Bunker Hill, died at 1:36 p.m. Sunday, March 26, 2017, at his residence with his family by his side.
View ArticleJohn Steven Niebur
John Steven Niebur, 60, of Shiloh and formerly of Granite City, died after a short lung illness at 2:30 p.m. Monday, March 27, at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis.
View ArticleWillard D. Million
Willard D. Million, 81, of Granite City, died at 2:55 p.m. Tuesday, March 28, 2017, at Stearns Nursing and Rehabilitation in Granite City.
View ArticleRamp to close Thursday on Poplar Street Bridge complex
Inspection work expected to be complete by March 30.
View ArticleKinderKeys classes enrolling for April 5 class
Program prepares young children to read music.
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