One person is being held following a vehicle burglary and pursuit in Alton early Thursday. Alton Police were called to the Hampton Inn on Homer Adams Parkway in response to a report of a vehicle ...

ALTON - The Alton Fire Department, along with the Alton Police Department, responded to 3000 Washington Ave. in Alton to the back lot of Enterprise Leasing, ...

An East Alton woman was charged recently with bringing methamphetamine into the Madison County Jail. The 55-year-old suspect was charged June 23 with bringing contraband into penal institution, a ...

ALTON, IL — The Mississippi River Festival (MRF) roars back to life on Friday, June 27, and Saturday, June 28, 2025, bringing two unforgettable days of music, culture, and community to the Alton ...

Burlington’s 95-year-old Paletta Mansion heritage building on Lakeshore Road, will be getting some unplanned repairs to its sunroom after an inspection discovered rotten wood and peeling paint.

John Mitchell took over as head of Alton’s Public Works Department less than a month ago and says he’s feeling comfortable in the new job. He’s worked for the city for more than 30 years and is ...