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100 Years Ago: Alton Kids Enjoy Sledding in the Streets

3 months ago
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

Bethalto School District Celebrates Integrated Bowling Team's Success

3 months ago
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 Man Charged With Identity Theft Of Elderly Victims

3 months ago
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

3-Year-Old Is 'Healthy and Safe'; Parents Are Also Located With Social Media

3 months ago
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