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Former Chief Lovell's 'Service To The Alton Police Department and The People of Alton Will Not Be Forgotten'

2 months ago
ALTON — More than six decades after Donald A. Lovell began his career with the Alton Police Department, the department joined his family, friends, former colleagues and community members Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026, in Alton to say a final farewell as he was laid to rest. Lovell, a former Alton police chief, died Aug. 20, 2026, at age 85. He was honored for decades of service to the Alton Police Department and the people of Alton. The Alton Police Department extended its deepest condolences

Senator Harriss Secures Funding for Alton Road Projects and Police Equipment

2 months ago
ALTON - State Senator Erica Harriss (56th-Glen Carbon) has secured $95,000 in state funding for the City of Alton to support road improvements and new equipment for the Alton Police Department. “Roads and public safety are basic services our communities depend on every day,” said Senator Harriss. “I am proud to bring these dollars back to Alton and help the city move forward with these projects.” Of the funding, $75,000 will support two road improvement projects in Alton

Glen Carbon Mayor Thanks First Responders, Local Organizations Following Animal Rescue Operation

2 months ago
GLEN CARBON – Glen Carbon Mayor Bob Marcus thanked local agencies and organizations for helping rescue multiple dogs from a village residence in what the mayor called a rare and “horrific tragedy.” At the Aug. 25, 2026 Village Board meeting, Marcus thanked members of the Glen Carbon Police Department, Building and Zoning Department and village staff for their assistance in recovering over 20 dogs from inside a home on Glen Carbon Road, including some that were found dead. “This

As states tighten oversight, private equity’s healthcare deals decline

2 months ago
New state oversight laws are pumping the brakes on private equity’s push into healthcare, according to new data. The number of private equity-involved healthcare deals has declined since last year, and the value of those deals in the first half of 2026 is lower than it was for the same time in 2025, according to […]
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Taking the long view on wealth

2 months ago
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