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Belleville And Missouri Men Charged With Illegal Weapon Possession In Madison County

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GRANITE CITY – Residents of Belleville, Ill., and Columbia, Mo., accused of illegally possessing weapons face felony charges in Madison County.Dominick M. Roberts, 36, of Belleville, was charged on Dec. 18, 2025, with aggravated unlawful possession of weapons, a Class 4 felony.Roberts is accused of knowingly carrying a black SCCY 9mm semi-automatic handgun in his vehicle on Nov. 25, 2025. Charging documents state the weapon was uncased, loaded, …Alton, Illinois · Alton Read Article

Illinois Honors Glen Carbon's Julietta Marini as Lincoln Academy Student Laureate

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MACOMB - Julietta Marini of Glen Carbon was selected to receive the Lincoln Laureate Award representing Western Illinois University. The award, presented each fall by the governor of Illinois, recognizes an outstanding senior from each four-year degree-granting institution in the state.The Abraham Lincoln Civic Engagement Award honors students who demonstrate leadership and service aimed at improving humanity, as well as excellence in both curri…Alton, Illinois · Alton Read Article

Data Centers in Our Communities — What We Know, What's at Stake and What We Can Do.

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ALTON - Join the January 13, 2026, Sierra Club Speaker’s Series for a discussion about what communities can do to slow down the onslaught of proposed data centers pushing into all areas of Illinois and learn how the Sierra Club is engaging nationally and across the state. The program is from 6:30 to 7:30 PM at the Old Bakery Beer Co., 400 Landmarks Blvd., Alton, IL 62002. Participants can come early and enjoy a delicious meal from Old Bakery int…Data Centers · Alton Read Article

Letter To The Editor: Alton Family's Open House Christmas Breakfast Celebrates 70 Years

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Letter To The Editor:Seventy years ago, after Christmas morning mass, Mrs. Betty (Vincent) Guccione noticed two men mulling around the church. She approached them, asking their plans for Christmas day.When they both stated they had no plans, she invited them back to her house to have breakfast with her family. This act of kindness started a yearly tradition of Christmas breakfast at the Guccione residence. Over the years, as children came along,…Alton, Illinois · Alton Read Article

Difference Maker: Retiree David Davis Brings Skills As Head Grandpa Of Holiday Display

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ALTON — David Davis, a retired machine adjuster and group leader with 40 years of experience at Olin, was the head grandpa for this year’s Christmas Wonderland at Rock Spring Park. The annual holiday lights display, featuring more than 4 million lights, was held from Nov. 28, 2025, through Dec. 28, 2025.Because of the Grandpa Gang's efforts, visitors were able to see cascading waterfalls, lighted trees, and hundreds of light displays that have b…David Davis · Alton Read Article

Alton State Street Trails Owners Meeting With Attorney After City Council Shutdown

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ALTON – The owners of the State Street Trails in Alton are preparing to meet with an attorney soon to discuss possible next steps after the City Council voted last month to stop the property from being used as an outdoor BMX facility.Nicholas Goewey, who co-owns the property with Aaron Lockhart, announced via the State Street Trails Instagram page last week that the property owners will meet on Friday, Jan. 2, 2025 with their attorney, who is ex…Property · Alton Read Article

Comptroller Susana Mendoza Urges Illinoisans To Consider Making Financial Resolutions For The New Year

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SPRINGFIELD – Many of us pledge to exercise more and eat healthier as January 1st rolls around, but setting up a budget and tackling debt is also a great New Year’s resolution.“What better way to kick off 2026 than to take a hard look at your finances, make a plan to pay off bills and consider investing to provide for your future,” said Comptroller Mendoza.According to Fidelity Investments’ 2026 Financial Resolutions Study, 64% of respondents ar…New Year · Alton Read Article

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Belleville And Missouri Men Charged With Illegal Weapon Possession In Madison County

Illinois Honors Glen Carbon's Julietta Marini as Lincoln Academy Student Laureate

Longtime Calhoun Sheriff Reflects On Two Decades Of Service

Area Family Praises Dr. Taylor Gerson's Impactful Scientific Achievements

Alton Repeat Domestic Battery Offender Charged After Latest Incident

Data Centers in Our Communities — What We Know, What's at Stake and What We Can Do.

Letter To The Editor: Alton Family's Open House Christmas Breakfast Celebrates 70 Years

Difference Maker: Retiree David Davis Brings Skills As Head Grandpa Of Holiday Display

Alton State Street Trails Owners Meeting With Attorney After City Council Shutdown

Comptroller Susana Mendoza Urges Illinoisans To Consider Making Financial Resolutions For The New Year

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Belleville And Missouri Men Charged With Illegal Weapon Possession In Madison County

Illinois Honors Glen Carbon's Julietta Marini as Lincoln Academy Student Laureate

Longtime Calhoun Sheriff Reflects On Two Decades Of Service

Area Family Praises Dr. Taylor Gerson's Impactful Scientific Achievements

Alton Repeat Domestic Battery Offender Charged After Latest Incident

Data Centers in Our Communities — What We Know, What's at Stake and What We Can Do.

Letter To The Editor: Alton Family's Open House Christmas Breakfast Celebrates 70 Years

Difference Maker: Retiree David Davis Brings Skills As Head Grandpa Of Holiday Display

Alton State Street Trails Owners Meeting With Attorney After City Council Shutdown

Comptroller Susana Mendoza Urges Illinoisans To Consider Making Financial Resolutions For The New Year

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