ALTON — Don Lovell, who served 30 years with the Alton Police Department as a chief and officer, died Aug. 20, 2026, in Jerseyville. He was 85. Alton Police Chief Jarrett Ford said he had not had the pleasure of meeting Lovell personally, but shared comments from officers who worked with him. “In speaking with the police officers who worked for him, they all said he was a great man and did a good job as chief,” current Alton Police Chief Ford said. “The common theme
With everything else going on in the world, it’s been a while since we’ve dug into a good old-fashioned patent troll story or a bogus defamation SLAPP. Today we’ve got a two-for-one. Leigh Rothschild is a patent troll of some renown — his entities have been connected to over 1,300 patent lawsuits — who regularly […]
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The "Becky Thatcher," a new riverboat just steps from the Gateway Arch, has arrived to the St. Louis riverfront. It's the first new riverboat to join St. Louis' riverfront fleet in nearly 40 years.
Richard and Wilma Stinnett of Alton are celebrating their 65th anniversary on Sept. 2, 2026. Richard Stinnett and Wilma Sauerwein were married Sept. 2, 1961, at Zion Lutheran Church in Bunker Hill. The Rev. Henry F. Peckman officiated their ceremony. Richard is engaged in farming and is retired from Laclede Steel Company. Wilma is a retired schoolteacher from the Alton School District. The couple has three children, Sean (Cheryl) Stinnett of Gillespie, Dan (Shelia) Marcrum of Alton and Seth
GRANITE CITY – State Senator Erica Harriss and State Representative Amy Elik are teaming up with over 50 local and state employers to host a free job fair in Granite City. Attendees are encouraged to bring plenty of resumes and dress for success. Friday, August 28 9:00AM – 1:00PM The Commons at SWIC (Sam Wolf Granite City Campus) 4950 Maryville Road, Granite City The event is free and open to the public. Employers include: 1st MidAmerica Credit Union Alton School District
CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced the State of Illinois has been approved to receive $1.04 billion in funding through the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program to support high-speed internet access statewide. The funding will connect approximately 350,000 residents through homes, businesses, and community institutions across Illinois by 2031. Between private investment, prior public funding,
SPRINGFIELD – Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs on Tuesday applauded a new law that will allow him to make investments to build more affordable housing. Gov. JB Pritzker signed into law Senate Bill 3086 , which passed with bipartisan support in late May. The bill allows Treasurer Frerichs to invest in the AFL-CIO Housing Investment Trust, which focuses on building and preserving affordable and workforce housing, creating union construction jobs, and generating returns for investors
CHICAGO - Today, Governor JB Pritzker signed SB 3086, which enables the Illinois State Treasurer to invest in pooled investment trusts that meet certain requirements. ? Specifically, this will enable investment in funds such as the AFL-CIO Housing Investment Trust (HIT) Fund – which provides capital to developers, aligning with Governor Pritzker’s goals under the ambitious Building Up Illinois Developments (BUILD) plan. “Illinois is putting its money to work in a responsible
SPRINGFIELD – Today the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced two new conditions have been added to the list of debilitating medical issues that can qualify an Illinois resident for participation in the Medical Cannabis Patient Program. IDPH Director Dr. Sameer Vohra approved the addition of polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) with chronic pain and sickle cell disease after a thorough review by the Medical Cannabis Advisory Board (MCAB) and IDPH staff. Under
EAST ALTON – The National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC), a division of Lewis and Clark Community College, is celebrating a successful 2026 Waterschool USA summer season that connected middle school, high school and young adult learners with water science, wildlife and outdoor exploration. From June through July, NGRREC educators partnered with Lewis and Clark Community College TRIO Upward Bound, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville’s East St. Louis Center
ALTON – Alton officials may update the process to request an abatement of trash fees at a vacant residence. Committee of the Whole members approved an item to amend a section of the City Code regarding garbage and refuse charges and abatement at their Aug. 24, 2026 meeting . Under the current City Code, once a residential unit has gone over 31 days without city-provided water service, the city stops charging for trash service at the residence. However, the abatement of trash fees only
Celebrities are offering their condolences following the death of country music superstar Dolly Parton, who died Tuesday at the age of 80.Lily Tomlin, Parton's longtime friend and one of her…
I saw Dolly Parton play once. It was one of the single greatest experiences of my life.You could hear something extraordinary in her voice on the records, but hearing it…
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