In the late 1800s and early 1900s, Alton's riverfront commerce paused as the Mississippi froze, making ice cutting a vital ...

The popular real estate and home improvement network recently placed Alton on its list of “50 of the Most Charming Small Towns in America.” It was the only Illinois spot featured.

ALTON, Ill. – A man in Alton, Illinois, died on Friday after he was mauled by a dog inside his home. The Madison County Coroner’s identified the man as Robert W. Echols, 53, of Lovejoy Lane in ...

The Trump administration sued officials in Illinois, Chicago, and Cook County on Thursday over policies that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement authorities, accusing them of ...

Cancel anytime. Paul Halfacre recaps the Southern Illinois Classic Shootout boys basketball event, played Saturday at Althoff Alton junior Semaj Stampley (0) takes a jump shot during a boys ...

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker (D) said he would block pardoned Capitol insurrectionists from serving in local government positions, citing a state law ordinance, according to a Thursday letter ...

Alton Towers has revealed its newest ride which is set to be the first of its kind in the UK. The theme park, based in Alton, Staffordshire, sees more than 2million visitors each year and ...

Attention Illinois residents: You can now officially cast your vote for a new state flag. The voting opened Friday and follows SB1818, which created an Illinois Flag Commission to "gauge public ...

STERLING, Ill. — After breaking ground in October 2024, the first phase in revamping Sterling's riverfront is officially underway. Several years ago, the City of Sterling formed the Sterling ...