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Alton man faces new felonies after 5-hour East Alton standoff

Court records outline alleged threats, burglary in case tied to East Alton standoff

Alton, IL · 1d

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Alton Felon Charged With Firing Handgun In Granite City Neighborhood

GRANITE CITY – A convicted felon from Alton accused of firing a handgun in a Granite City neighborhood while on probation is now awaiting trial in Madison County custody. 18-year-old Kayden C. Robertson of Alton was charged on Nov. 9, 2026, with one count each of the following offenses:

Granite City, IL · 13h

The Telegraph

Jerseyville man charged after allegedly spitting on deputy, making death threats

37-year-old Jerseyville man spat on a deputy, threatened to kill 3 Jersey County officers

Jerseyville, IL · 2d

The Telegraph

Edwardsville man gets 8 years in prison after aggravated DUI conviction

Six prior DUI convictions preceded an Edwardsville man's eight-year prison sentence

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Surplus Sheriff Vehicles Get Second Life in Madison County

EDWARDSVILLE — Six surplus Madison County Sheriff’s Office vehicles are getting a second life serving local communities through a program that puts public safety ahead of profit. The Sheriff’s Office recently sold six vehicles for $1 each to local police and fire departments, providing emergency responders with additional...

Madison County, IL · 16h

The Telegraph

Former Alton church goes to auction with $75,000 starting bid

Stained glass, 40-foot ceilings, seven bathrooms: Alton church hits the auction block

Alton, IL · 1d

The Telegraph

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Jersey County property transfers: See who bought and sold homes Nov. 2-6

Home sales in Jersey County include a house in rural Jerseyville that sold for $330,000

Jersey County, IL · 2d

The Edwardsville Intelligencer

Go to an art auction or a spaghetti dinner this week

Who's your favorite artist?

The Telegraph

The Telegraph's Alton area headlines for Nov. 13 over past 100 years of history

Nov. 13 headlines include the first Godfrey village leaders take office in 1991

Alton, IL · 23h

The Telegraph

Edwardsville warming center guest charged with touching teen volunteer

33-year-old man accused of touching teen volunteer at Edwardsville church is jailed

Edwardsville, IL · 16h

edglentoday.com

Madison County Drug Court Reports Year Two Gains, Marks 30 Years

EDWARDSVILLE - Madison County Drug Court is marking strong progress after Year Two of Project Reclaiming Hope, a five-year Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration grant awarded September 30th, 2024. The grant expands treatment, recovery resources, and support for people and families affected by substance use and mental health disorders.

Madison County, IL · 12h

The Telegraph

Alton City Council hires new human resources, planning directors

After Greg Caffey’s resignation, Alton names successor to planning and code enforcement

Alton, IL · 19h

The Telegraph

Alton’s Ryan Howard commits to SIUE basketball

Alton star Ryan Howard commits to SIUE basketball, giving the Cougars a high-scoring local guard for the next step of his career.

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Collinsville Daily News

Local Food Inspections November 9 - 13

The following establishments were inspected by the Madison County Health Department between November 9 and 13. November 9 Penn Station- Collinsville 2 (C) The food establishment is not under the operational supervision of a Certified Food Protection Manager that is present at appropriate times. Provide an adequate number of staff with approved training. Reference 2-102.12. PROVIDE CERTIFIED FOOD PROTECTION MANAGER. FOLLOW UP 11/30 Panera Bread 1156- Collinsville No violations Entree LLC- Maryville No violations November 10 Colton's Steak House & Grill 16 (Pf) Food contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Wash, rinse, sanitize routinely. Reference 4-601.11. MULTIPLE METAL PANS FOU D STORED STILL DIRTY. PULL DOWN VEGGIE SLICER AND SLIDING SLICER FOUND STORED STILL DIRTY. BOTTOM PORTION OF ICE CHUTE FOUND TO HAVE SOME BLACK BUILD UP. ICE MCHINE WAS SERVICED ON 10/18/26. FOLLOW UP ON 11/20 44 (C) Equipment/Utensils are not properly Air-Dried after cleaning and sanitizing. After cleaning and sanitizing all equipment and utensils shall be air dried before use. Reference 4-901.11. MULTIPLE DISHES FOUND STACKED WET. CORRECTED BY RE-STACKING 47 (Pf) Food-Contact surface at is no longer smooth and easily cleanable. A food-contact surface that is not smooth and easily cleanable can

Madison County, IL · 9h

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Madison County Pumpkin Recycling Program Keeps Growing After Four Years

MADISON COUNTY — Rusty Wheat is asking residents to give their leftover pumpkins another use through his Chain Gang Harvest Recycling Program, collecting uncarved, unpainted pumpkins for wildlife, area petting zoos, and farmers. Wheat, a community volunteer and environmental advocate, said he has operated the program for four years....

Madison County, IL · 2d

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Washington County family remembers 19-year-old killed in Bridgeton, Mo. crash

ASHLEY, Ill. (Heartland News) -A Washington County mother is mourning her 19-year-old son, Keegan Willis. Robin Martin said he died as a passenger in a car that crashed into another vehicle while police were chasing it Saturday night in Bridgeton, Missouri. Martin said Willis was very loved. “He is my...

Bridgeton, MO · 8h

FOX 2

Motel guests break up attempted rape, police say

A Florissant area man is in custody for allegedly attempting to rape a woman in a motel hallway Wednesday night.

Florissant, MO · 1d

Belleville News-Democrat

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This Edwardsville restaurant has some of the best barbecue in US, report finds

A family friendly barbecue restaurant in Edwardsville was recently named one of the best in the nation by National Barbecue News . Doc’s Smokehouse was named one of the 28 best “Best of the Best Barbecue Restaurants in America” in National Barbecue News’ August guide. The establishment is known for its signature sandwiches , specialty burgers, nachos and tasty side dishes. “Doc and Susan Richardson (owners of Doc’s Smokehouse) count it an honor and a privilege to represent the St. Louis Metro area, as well as the state of Illinois,” an Aug. 13 press release said. “The National Barbecue News endorsement as the “Best of the Best” speaks volumes about their staff and their commitment to excellence.” To be eligible for the Best of the Best Barbecue Restaurants in America list, an establishment must be taste-tested without notice or announcement by an affiliate of National Barbecue News, the press release said. The recognition lasts one year before the restaurant is re-tested. Doc’s Smokehouse is the “first, and currently the only, barbecue restaurant to achieve this honor in the St. Louis metro area,” according to the press release. In addition to its popular regular menu items, Doc’s Smokehouse offers a special

The Telegraph

Yelp's Merry on the Mississippi spotlights Alton small businesses for the holidays

A Yelp passport sent visitors through 16 Alton businesses for a night of holiday shopping

Alton, IL · 18h

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