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Weekend outlook: a lot of festivals and a lot of heat

Weekend outlook: a lot of festivals and a lot of heat

If the forecast holds, a record high temperature or two may be sweated off the books.

May 25, 2012 | 12:10 am | (Loading… ) comments.

Banks' first quarter profits up

Largest local bank, First Bank, returns to profitability

May 18, 2012 | 12:15 am | (Loading… ) comments.

Alton man gets 40 years for murder

Alton man gets 40 years for murder

EDWARDSVILLE • An Alton man was sentenced today to 47 years in prison for killing and robbing another man in a quarrel over money.

May 16, 2012 | 10:45 am | (Loading… ) comments.

Man found shot to death in Alton

Man found shot to death in Alton

UPDATED at 9:15 a.m.

May 16, 2012 | 7:49 am | (Loading… ) comments.

Passenger dies in van that fled seat belt checkpoint; driver charged

Man charged with failing to report crash.

May 14, 2012 | 4:30 pm | (Loading… ) comments.

Thinking about quitting smoking in Madison County?

Madison County Health Department offers services to residents trying to stop tobacco use. Residents can take advantage of the “Break the Habit” smoking cessation program that offers eight free weeks of nicotine patches. Those interested in the program should first call the Illinois Tobacco Quitli…

May 04, 2012 | 12:00 am | (Loading… ) comments.

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City Hall

101 E. Third St.
Alton 62002
618-463-3522

Police Department

1700 E. Broadway
Alton 62002
618-463-3505

Fire Department

333 E. 20th St.
Alton 62002
618-463-3565