The popular real estate and home improvement network recently placed Alton on its list of “50 of the Most Charming Small Towns in America.” It was the only Illinois spot featu ...

Machesney Park Police arrested 41-year-old Mark Lucas, of Alton, for allegedly grooming a 13-year-old girl. On November 4, ...

An urban trail project is taking shape in South Chattanooga that will link the Alton Park neighborhood with the city’s system ...

Today is Friday, Jan. 31, the 31st day of 2025. There are 334 days left in the year. Today in history: Advertisement Article ...

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) invites the public to eagle-watching events across the state in January and February. The best time to see the majestic bald eagle in Illinois is ...

The grant will help fund a new playground, pickleball courts and an outdoor concrete ping pong table at Midlothian’s Memorial ...

The IHSA boys bowling state tournament will be held this weekend at St. Clair Bowl in Fairview Heights. The state finals run Friday and Saturday for 24 teams around the state. The Alton Redbirds and ...

Throughout national forests across the U.S., year-round camping options are abundant, offering many amenities and ...

Chicago to Quincy: Heading west in search of adventure is as quintessentially American as apple pie, and Amtrak’s westward lines are among the most convenient ways to get you from Chicago to Quincy, ...

A mudslide in Alton has closed the Riverview Park bluff area to ensure public safety. Long-term solutions are being explored.

ALTON A mudslide occurred at Riverview Park on Jan. 13, 2025, prompting the Alton Parks and Recreation Department to ...

SPRINGFIELD The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) invites the public to eagle-watching events across the state ...