This Underrated Illinois Town Is So Affordable You Can Comfortably Retire On Social Security Alone

Somewhere between Springfield and St. Louis, tucked along old Route 66, sits a town that quietly solves one of America’s biggest headaches: the cost of living. Litchfield, Illinois isn’t trying to impress anyone, and honestly, that’s exactly what makes it so impressive. Let’s talk about money for...

Republicans sweep Jersey County Board races, keep full control

Jersey County Republicans sweep six board seats, keeping every district in GOP hands

Jersey County property transfers: See who bought and sold homes Oct. 26-30

Home sales in Jersey County include a house in Jerseyville that sold for $225,000

Macoupin County voters oust one incumbent board member, support separation from Chicago

Three of four referendums approved, including one to create special ambulance service in Medora

Carlinville Illinois Beat 24 Other Finalists To Become Hallmark’s Merriest Christmas Town, And Its Prize Could Be A Movie Filmed On Its Own Historic Square

A small Illinois town on Route 66 just got a very big holiday gift. Carlinville has...

Godfrey Village Board Meeting: Maggie Pruetzel Proclamation, Glazebrook Turf Fields and 2027 Plans

The Village of Godfrey Board of Trustees recognizes Marquette Catholic golfer Maggie Pruetzel, the 2026 IHSA Class 1A girls individual state champion, and considers village business at its November meeting. The board approves seeking qualifications for design-build services for additional turf sports fields at Glazebrook Park, as well as engineering qualifications for drainage improvements in Wick-Moore Place and Storyland subdivisions.

Jen Farley on Persnickety, Downtown Alton’s Growth and the North Alton Godfrey Business Council

Godfrey seeks engineering firms for Wick-Mor, Storeyland subdivision drainage fixes

Summer rains exposed drainage problems in two Godfrey subdivisions. What comes next?

November school board meetings for Alton, Bethalto, Wood River, Jersey and nearby areas

November school board meetings for Madison, Calhoun, Greene, Jersey, and Macoupin counties

Over 1,000 Bald Eagles Spend The Winter Along The Mississippi River In Illinois

Bald eagles in winter care about one thing above almost anything else: open water. Below the big locks and dams on the Mississippi, churning water often refuses to freeze, and fish get stunned or pushed to the surface. That turns those spots into all-you-can-eat buffets for our national bird. Illinois...

The Blue Wave Didn’t Quite Reach Madison County

While Democrats celebrated significant victories across the nation during Tuesday’s midterm elections, Madison County, Illinois, told a different story. Republican candidates maintained a strong showing locally, with voters returning County Clerk Linda Andreas to office and Republicans appearing to retain their majority on the Madison County Board. Democratic Gov....

See local midterm election results for Greene County

Greene County election results are being updated as data becomes available from election authorities.

Amy Elik wins re-election in Illinois House District 111, defeats Rosie Brown

Amy Elik defeats Rosie Brown, wins fourth Illinois House term with 55.17% of vote

Alton weighs sewer fund repayments to Godfrey and Bethalto

Alton prepares sewer repayment to Godfrey; Bethalto's amount is still under negotiation

World's Largest Catsup Bottle: Collinsville's claim to fame

Illinois Route 66: Where the Mother Road Begins

Illinois hospitals drill for AI-driven cyber attack

ALTON, Ill. (First Alert 4) - Hospitals in Illinois took part Wednesday in one of the state’s largest drills to practice responding to a cyber attack led by artificial intelligence. The Illinois Health and Hospital Association organized the exercise. Health care is the industry paying the highest cost from...

High turnout yields mixed results in Madison County elections

Madison County voters turned out in force. Here’s which races shifted on Election Day

Glen Carbon merchants seek compensation over Main Street construction

Merchants say parking and access problems are affecting their businesses during a storm sewer project, while the village expects the work to finish by Thanksgiving.

The Telegraph's Alton area headlines for Nov. 6 over past 100 years of history

Nov. 6 headlines include Barack Obama campaigns in Collinsville for judge in 2006

Photo Gallery: Main Street Community Center hosts its annual Veteran's Lunch

The lunch was free for each veteran and a guest.