friends gathered more than 75 years ago ...

Illinois has a special connection with Memorial Day, which was often called Decoration Day when this Baby Boomer was a lad. As I noted in my book “Abolitionism and the Civil War in Southwestern ...

Alton, Illinois is offering scenic fall foliage and history tours along the Mississippi River, with tickets available now for a four-hour tour starting Oct. 10.

Alton, Illinois, is a history buff's dream, nestled along the Mississippi River where the Great River Road meets Route 66, where it beckons visitors with its quaint traditions, riverside views and ...

CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. – The man who shot and killed an Alton police K-9 last week had a violent past, according to records. Police say 27-year-old Vernon Randle shot a police officer and K-9 ...

Warren’s Jaxson Davis and Young’s Destiny Jackson are the 2025 Mr. and Ms. Basketball of Illinois. The historic nature of their accomplishments is not lost on either player.

Drone photo looking north down the Great River Rd. in Alton, Ill. on Oct. 12, 2023. Joshua Carter Belleville News-Democrat River views, wildlife and a rich history all contributed to making Alton ...

ALTON A man from Alton remains in custody after breaking into, stealing from, then setting fire to an occupied apartment ...

The Illinois Work Net Center has reported that 37 workers in Alton stand to lose their jobs with the closure of the American Water Resources, LLC call center at 111 E. Fourth Street.

But there's one extraordinary find of a bull shark on the Mississippi from 1937 in Alton, Illinois, north of St. Louis — less than 250 miles from southern Lake Michigan — that shows the hardy ...

The music and cultural festival will host Ben Rector, Blackberry Smoke, and more at the Alton Amphitheater June 27 & 28.

CHAMPAIGN COUNTY, Ill. – The man who shot and killed an Alton police K-9 last week had a violent past, according to records. Police say 27-year-old Vernon Randle shot a police officer and K-9 officer ...