ALTON - Alton High School’s first band gave its first official concert on September 19, 1924, at noon. The band played two ...

JoAnne Lenz, wife of four-term Alton mayor Paul Lenz, passed away at 94. She is remembered for her smile and friendliness.

From family-friendly festivals to unique workshops and live music, the upcoming events promise a diverse and exciting array ...

A 29-year-old East Alton man faces charges of violating a protection order and aggravated assault after threatening two ...

A team competing in the annual Alton Catfish Classic joined the list, catching a blue cat that weighed in at 100.03 pounds to ...

A Canton man allegedly tried to entice a 15-year-old girl in Alton into get into his vehicle, police there say. According to ...

The Madison County State’s Attorney has filed a charge of Child Abduction against a man from Canton, IL. 44-year-old Michael ...

ALTON, Ill. — Police are searching for a man from Canton, Illinois, after they said he tried to abduct a 15-year-old girl ...

In college football … The Fighting Illini hosted Central Michigan for homecoming in Champaign. Illinois goes to 3-0 with 30-9 ...

Police credit a child’s quick-thinking actions for preventing an attempted abduction earlier this week in Alton.

With the telegraph's arrival in Bloomington in 1854, Charles Merriman said, “We may reasonably expect soon to be in ...

Police say Roberts was last seen driving a black Dodge Charger with Illinois license plate number EU74699. If you have any relevant information on his whereabouts, contact the Alton Police ...