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Explosive spending, ugly ads and courtroom battles set stage for tense midterm elections

14 hours 31 minutes ago
WASHINGTON — When the polls close Tuesday night, the 2026 U.S. election will go down as one of history’s most expensive and extraordinarily ugly midterms — galvanizing record-breaking early voter turnout among a deeply divided electorate. Voters on Saturday crossed the high-water mark of 52.7 million early votes cast, surpassing the midterm record set in 2022, […]
Ashley Murray, Jonathan Shorman

Opinion: Experience Matters: Why I Support Judge Patrick King for Circuit Judge

15 hours 8 minutes ago
Opinion: As Madison County Circuit Clerk, I have had the privilege of witnessing firsthand what makes a good judge. I can say without hesitation that Judge Patrick King possesses the experience, character, and integrity our judiciary deserves. Judge King is more than a great judge. He is a dedicated public servant, a true friend, and a professional who understands the value of hard work. Before his judicial service, Patrick successfully ran his own small business for many years. That experience

Alton Halloween Parade Honors Float Winners Across Five Categories

15 hours 44 minutes ago
ALTON - These are the winners of the 109th Alton Halloween Parade Contest. The floats in the parade are separated into five main categories: Commercial First place - Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Clinic Second place - Allied Pest Control Third place - Tuff Shed and Vera Lee Meeting and Event Venues Junior Youth First place - Children's Tribe and Montessori Academy Second place - Alton Middle School - Angela Weber Third place - St. Mary's Catholic School Senior Youth First place - Alton