Beiser seeks to cut property taxes for more seniors
Legislation would increase income limit to qualify for exemption.
View ArticleCounties sue pharmaceutical companies over opioid epidemic
Local governments claim marketing misrepresents dangers of painkillers.
View ArticleTours highlight Underground Railroad sites
Alton area played key role for escaping slaves.
View ArticleMurray’s day
Rodent prognosticator foresees six more weeks of winter at Alton Regional Convention and Visitors Bureau event.
View ArticleCarolyn Kathryn Noe
Carolyn Kathryn Noe, 76, of Troy, Ill., formerly of Granite City, died Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017, at Anderson Hospital in Maryville.
View ArticlePatsy Jane Callahan
Patsy Jane Callahan, 83, of Granite City, died Friday, Feb. 3, 2017, at her home after a lengthly illness.
View ArticleJanice Ann Couch
Janice Ann Couch, 72, of Alton, died at 6:15 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2, 2017, at her home surrounded by her family.
View ArticleAndrew Jackson Westbrook Jr.
He was born at 9:02 p.m. Jan. 29, 2017, at OSF Saint Anthony’s Health Center in Alton, the son of Andrew J. Westbrook Sr. and Samantha Westbrook of East Alton. He weighed 4 pounds, 10 ounces, and was...
View ArticleLetters to the Editor: Week of Jan. 29 to Feb. 4, 2017
Local groups participated in march in Washington, D.C., to advocate for the protection of life.
View ArticleYOUTH BASKETBALL: Alton eighth-grade boys capture regional crown
Junior Redbirds beat Quincy in title game.
View ArticlePHOTO FEATURE: St. Baldrick’s buzz
Marquette students undergo annual head-shaving rite to raise funds for childhood cancer research.
View ArticleVietnam veteran, 70, fatally shoots would-be robber
Man charged with first-degree murder in Venice homicide.
View ArticleLawrence J. Klinke
Lawrence J. Klinke, 93, a longtime local automobile dealer and real estate manager, died Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017, at OSF Saint Clare’s Hospital in Alton.
View ArticleBells ring in another successful year
Anonymous donation helps Salvation Army campaign hit $100,000 mark.
View ArticleGIRLS' BASKETBALL: CM, EHS earn No. 1 seeds in regional tournament play
Roxana is hosting Class 3A regionals.
View ArticleA say in the matter
Mary Alice McCarthy Fund provides speech therapy at Alton Memorial Hospital.
View ArticleState seeks local organizations to provide meals for children
Education officials need sponsors for summer program.
View ArticleLawyers continue free legal assistance for Madison County residents
Appointments available in Edwardsville for family law and general civil topics.
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