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ALTON – The City of Alton is facing fines of over $13,000 from the Illinois Comptroller’s Office over financial reports that were due nearly nine months ago. The issue was raised by Alderman Michael Velloff, who cited a “Fine Notification” from the Illinois Comptroller’s Office included in the Alton City Council’s meeting packet for June 24, 2026. The city is currently facing a growing fine of over $13,650 regarding “delinquent Annual Financial Reports”

Confluence Academy students are spending part of their summer learning a skill that could one day save their lives.

A Missouri woman who facilitated an elaborate lottery scam, stealing nearly $2 million from victims over the phone, has been sentenced to three years or probation.

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ALTON — Auto Butler, a full-service car wash in Alton, permanently closed this past week after 20 years in business as owners Lisa Heims-Stout and Gary Stout retire and transfer the property to Club Car Wash, Heims-Stout said. Club Car Wash purchased only the property, and the Auto Butler operation will not continue, the owners said. A sign on the front door of the old Auto Butler business reads as follows: "Thank you for all the years of supporting Auto Butler. To receive a refund for

GODFREY – Lewis and Clark Community College is inviting the community to its annual Summerfest event on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. The event will run from 4-7 p.m. and be held in The Commons and The Grove on the Godfrey Campus. The free, family-friendly event will feature a balloon twister, live music, food trucks, bingo, face painting and a bracelet making station. “Summerfest is a great opportunity to enjoy your summer together, as a family,” said LC Recruiter Kimberly Hausman.

Songwriter Desmond Child has released a live performance of the KISS classic “I Was Made For Lovin’ You,” a song he co-wrote with KISS’ Paul Stanley.The song is the first track…

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Officers took electronics from inmates after they refused to return to their cells, which led to an incident in February, the St. Louis County jail's new acting director said.

A flash flood warning has been issued Thursday in St. Charles County following afternoon rainfall and more heavy rain in the forecast.

ALTON - The Alton Police Department is urging residents and visitors to plan ahead for Fireworks on the Mississippi on Friday, July 3, 2026, at the Alton Amphitheater, where thousands are expected to gather for the finale of Alton’s three-day “250 on the Mississippi” celebration. The free public event in Alton will open its gates at 5 p.m., followed by a performance by The LustreLights at 6:30 p.m. The evening is scheduled to conclude with a fireworks display over the Mississippi

JERSEYVILLE – Jerseyville officials quickly approved multiple items at their June 23, 2026 City Council meeting, including library trustee reappointments and TIF applications for two buildings. Library Trustees Reappointed City Council members approved the reappointment of three trustees to the Jerseyville Public Library Board. These include Josh Hileman, Jerry Schleper, and Kevin Weber. Each of the three trustees will serve terms set to expire on June 30, 2029. Mayor Kevin Stork adde

Court records show that Daniel Follett, 56, of Columbia, was arrested on Tuesday and charged with child enticement based on a sting that involved a decoy posing as a 16-year-old.

The victim, KaMaurie Gibson, of Pine Lawn, died at a hospital after the June 4 incident, police said.

The St. Louis Cardinals formally promoted Anuk Karunaratne to the role of President of Business Operations on Wednesday as the franchise unveiled changes to its organizational leadership structure.

ALTON - The City of Alton will celebrate America’s semiquincentennial with three days of fun at 250 on the Mississippi. From Wednesday, July 1, 2026, to Friday, July 3, 2026, community members can enjoy a variety of activities, live music, crafts, food and fireworks in downtown Alton. Sponsored by Great Rivers and Routes Tourism Bureau, the experience promises to be a fun few days for all. “We're so excited to have 250 on the Mississippi here in Alton to really celebrate

Whitesnake’s career took off in the '80s, and now the albums that helped launch the David Coverdale-fronted band to superstardom are set to be reissued on vinyl.The band’s three mid-'80s albums —…

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