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A former Marissa police officer was charged as part of a nationwide sweep targeting child sex offenders. Marissa is in far southeast St. Clair County.

The Alton Playground and Recreation Commission announced in a December 24, 1925 Alton Evening Telegraph article that it had worked out a plan with the City of Alton to reserve four “good hills” for coasting when there was sufficient snow that winter. Superintendent John E. McWherter of the Recreation Commission met with Mayor George T. Davis, City Counsellor J.F. McGinnis, and Chief of Police Gustave Rotsch to work out a plan. “It was agreed that in case of snow, Summit

Yeah, the economy sucks and trade-war tariff agendas are only making things worse. But as Trump promised/threatened during a recent national address from the White House, things are turning around, even if you (MAGA voters especially) are too stupid to see it. It looks like the first growth market to see a significant increase might […]

A shooting in Cahokia Heights Tuesday evening left one dead, police said.

BETHALTO - Bethalto Community Unit School District #8 recently celebrated their integrated bowling team. This year, the Civic Memorial High School integrated bowling program had three teams make it to the state championship in Decatur, Illinois, on Dec. 6, 2025. The Bethalto Board of Education celebrated these students during their regular meeting on Dec. 18, 2025. “It was super exciting,” said Jen Weber, the district’s Coordinator of Special Education. “They had

EAST ALTON – An East Alton resident accused of stealing the identities of five different elderly victims and more faces several felony charges. James L. Lyons, 48, of East Alton, was charged on Dec. 19, 2025 with five Class 2 felony counts of aggravated identity theft, two Class 3 felony counts of forgery, and one count each of possession of a stolen title/certificate/plate, unlawful possession of methamphetamine, and duplicating/manufacturing/selling a fraudulent ID card, each Class

The Zombies have announced the dates for their third annual Begin Here festival. The 2026 event, which takes place in their hometown of St. Albans, U.K., will run from Oct.…

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Overland families got a holiday boost Sunday as community advocate Derk Brown teamed up with Hibbett for their second annual shoe and toy giveaway.

A woman has been charged with driving while intoxicated after a wrong-way crash in February that injured a pregnant mother and killed her baby.

CASEYVILLE - Caseyville Police has issued a statement about the 3-year-old toddler who was wandering on the second floor of Red Lion Inn in Caseyville on Tuesday morning, Dec. 23, 2025. "The child is currently healthy and safe. Due to social media, the parents were made aware of the whereabouts of their child and responded to the Caseyville Police Department," the Caseyville Police Department said. "This case is under investigation by both the Caseyville Police Department and DCFS. We will not

ALTON - A local attorney breaks down how a lawsuit works and what to expect if you hire a lawyer. Keith Short, with Keith Short & Associates, P.C., in Alton, explained that he can quickly decide whether or not he is going to take a case based on the client’s demeanor. Unlike other lawyers, Short often brings cases to trial. He assesses cases to decide if they’re worth investing the time and energy before he agrees to take them. “It’s got to be trial-worthy from