Man charged in 2 cases after 5-hour East Alton standoff

After SWAT response in East Alton, man faces charges in two separate cases

Free Thanksgiving meals returning to White Hall

The 29th annual Bountiful Harvest Meal at All Saints Catholic Church in White Hall will offer free Thanksgiving day meals via dine-in, drive-through and delivery.

St. Louis man charged with strangling pregnant South Roxana woman

26-year-old St. Louis man charged with strangling pregnant family member, pulling her hair

Three Charged in Football Game Shooting

Madison County State's Attorney Tom Haine and the Major Case Squad announced charges on Tuesday, November 10 against three individuals for killing of 64-year old Steven A. Smith and injuring three other people at a youth football game at Madison High School on November 1. Charged were the following: Carl A. Tucker COUNT I: FIRST DEGREE MURDER (CLASS M FELONY (MURDER)): in that said defendant, without lawful justification, with the intent to kill or do great bodily harm to Steve A. Smith, personally discharged a firearm, thereby causing the death of Steve A. Smith, in violation of Chapter 720 ILCS 5/9-1 (a)(l). COUNT II: FIRST DEGREE MURDER (CLASS M FELONY (MURDER)): in that said defendant, without lawful justification, personally discharged a firearm, knowing such act created a strong probability of death or great bodily harm to Steve A. Smith, thereby causing the death of Steve A. Smith, in violation of 720 ILCS 5/9-1 (a)(2). COUNT III: AGGRAVATED BATTERY WITH A FIREARM (CLASS X FELONY): in that said defendant, in committing a Battery, in violation of720 ILCS 5/12-3, knowingly and without legal justification by any means caused bodily harm to D. C., in that he discharged a firearm, and thereby caused

Alton man faces charges after allegedly strangling 2-year-old boy over mess

26-year-old Alton man charged after he strangled 2-year-old son over juice box mess

Area schools invite the public to Veterans Day ceremonies, meals and performances

Area schools invite the public to Veterans Day ceremonies, meals and performances

I-270 Mississippi River Bridge Completed

MADISON COUNTY — The Illinois and Missouri departments of transportation were joined by local leaders and industry partners today to cut the ribbon on the new Interstate 270 Chain of Rocks twin bridges crossing the Mississippi River, the centerpiece of a combined $531.6 million investment to improve safety and mobility while creating jobs and economic opportunity along a critical freight and travel corridor. The bridges are the latest achievement made possible by Gov. JB Pritzker’s historic Rebuild Illinois capital program, which is delivering billions of dollars in major projects across the state this fall.

The Telegraph's Alton area headlines for Nov. 10 over past 100 years of history

Nov. 10 headlines include St. James Cemetery vandalism topples six headstones in 2006

Bethalto Council Approves Additional Class F Liquor License and Riverbend Enterprise Zone Changes

Families Still Roast Marshmallows Around The Fireplace At This 1930s Illinois State Park Lodge

Seven hundred tons of stone, stacked into one fireplace, climbing all the way to a 50-foot ceiling. That’s the heart of a lodge built by young Civilian Conservation Corps workers in the 1930s, deep in the river bluffs of Illinois. Families still gather around that hearth after a swim,...

Alton Committee of the Whole: Data Center Concerns, Tax Levy and Pebble Creek Bridge Funding

Alton residents raised concerns during public comment about a proposed data center at the former steel mill site, citing questions about environmental impacts, noise, electricity demand and the lack of long-term studies. Speakers urged officials to take more time and called for independent review. Council members discussed postponing a related item until the first meeting in December; the discussion does not establish that the data center was approved.

Granite City Man Detained After Alleged Battery Involving Shovel

GRANITE CITY – A local man has been charged with allegedly using a shovel as a weapon in his third felony case of battery this year in Madison County. Brandon L. Williams, 30, of Granite City, was charged on Oct. 30, 2026 with a Class 3 felony count of aggravated battery. Williams allegedly knowingly struck another individual on the head with a shovel without legal justification on Sept. 3, 2026.

Franklin Elementary student competition raises money for military care packages

Franklin Elementary students are collecting change and candy to help send military care packages overseas for Veterans Day.

Sealed bids sought by Dec. 4 for Madison County properties, mobile homes

By Tribune Staff • Madison County, as trustee, has completed its tax deed proceedings on real estate properties that were delinquent for 2022 and for mobile homes that were delinquent for 2023 and prior real estate taxes. The county, as trustee, will now offer for sale the real estate...

Lewis & Clark Community College breaks ground on $50 million renovation of three buildings

After years of delays, $50 million renovation begins at three historic Lewis & Clark buildings

Haine announces 35-year sentence for woman convicted of murder in killing of associate

• Madison County State’s Attorney Tom Haine announced on Nov. 3 that a St. Louis woman has been convicted and sentenced to 35 years in prison for the murder of a man in Granite City. Brittany D. Howard, 39, received the sentence Tuesday after pleading guilty to first-degree murder...

Alton delays vote again on redevelopment deal for former Elijah P.'s site at 401 Piasa St.

Alton delays data center review after a speaker questions Stantec’s independence

Elijah P. Lovejoy descendants reflect on abolitionist’s legacy at Alton memorial

Elijah P. Lovejoy's great-great-great-nephew offers message of forgiveness

Republicans keep control in Madison County despite Democratic gains nationally

Madison County voters rejected data centers in four townships, election results show

Jersey County considers sales tax hike to fund ambulance service

Jersey County Board weighs a half-percent tax hike as ambulance faces $650,000 shortfall