Helen M. Martin
Helen M. Martin, 81, of Granite City, formerly of Hartford, died at 12:38 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 19, 2017, at Alton Memorial Hospital in Alton.
View ArticleAlton Electoral Board reviews objections to mayoral candidacy
Panel set to issue final decision Jan. 26.
View ArticleLetters to the Editor: Week of Jan. 15-21, 2017
Illinois needs to end one-party rule before it's too late.
View ArticleGlenn A. Hachman
Glenn A. Hachman, 82, of Wood River, died at 12:20 a.m. Friday, Jan. 20, 2017, at his residence.
View ArticleJohn Richard "King George" Pithers Sr.
John Richard “King George” Pithers Sr., 89, of Granite City, died at 2:08 a.m. Friday, Jan. 20, 2017, at Gateway Regional Medical Center in Granite City.
View ArticleFormer gang leader convicted in 1996 killing of Alton man
Authorities initially thought victim had died in traffic accident.
View ArticleIllinois State Police warns public of “spoofing” scam
Caller ID makes calls appear to be from legitimate number.
View ArticleSchool broadband initiative expands reach
Report shows 83 percent of Illinois school districts met minimum connectivity goal in 2016.
View ArticleOilers ready for big final run
East Alton-Wood River wrestling coach to retire at end of season.
View ArticleGREATER ALTON SPORTS TRIVIA QUESTION: January 20, 2017
Last week's question: Where did former Civic Memorial standout basketball player Nic Stotler begin his collegiate playing career?
View ArticleBOYS' BASKETBALL: Redbirds capture consolation title at Belleville East
Alton beats St. Mary's, improves to 9-7.
View ArticleGreater Alton Athletes of the Week: January 20, 2017
This week's honorees are Alton junior Caleb Currie and East Alton-Wood River senior Drew Sobol.
View ArticleTravelers urged to find alternate routes during I-55/70 work
Two lanes to be closed Monday near I-255 interchange.
View ArticleIllinois American Water provides assistance through H2O Help to Others
Utility and Salvation Army help residential customers with water bill payments.
View ArticleWood River awaits EPA clearance for police station project
Mayor anticipates agency's approval by late next month.
View ArticleBOYS’ BASKETBALL: CM finishes second at Litchfield Invite
Eagles fall to Mount Zion, 75-67, in tourney finals.
View ArticleWEEKEND ROUNDUP: Marquette, Edwardsville win tournament titles
Roxana's Bertoletti, CM squad qualify for state in boys' bowling.
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