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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 Telegraph

The Telegraph's Alton area headlines for Nov. 12 over past 100 years of history

Nov. 12 headlines include Alton veterans share stories at 2006 Veterans Day ceremony

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This Old-Fashioned Illinois River Ferry Still Carries Cars Across Two Rivers In Minutes

Eight minutes. That’s about how long it takes to drive your car onto a boat, float across a river, and roll off in another state. Better yet, nobody makes you stay buckled in. Once the boat pushes off, you can step out of your vehicle and stand on deck with the water sliding past.

Grafton, IL · 5d

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

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The Unassuming Bar In Illinois That People Will Happily Drive Hours To Reach

There’s a yellow brick building on a corner in Alton, Illinois that doesn’t care about your expectations, and that’s precisely why Fast Eddie’s Bon Air is worth every mile of the drive. The outside tells you everything you need to know before you even touch the...

Alton, IL · 5d

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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.

Illinois · 3d

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These 7 Illinois Small-Town Diners Have Kept The Same Family Running The Grill For Generations

Some Illinois diners have fed the same towns for so long that grandparents and grandkids order the same burger at the same counter. The places on this list are more than old buildings with grills. Each one has stayed in family hands across generations, and that history shows up on...

Illinois · 13h

The Edwardsville Intelligencer

Edwardsville, Glen Carbon area restaurant inspections Nov. 2-6

All information is from the Madison County Health Department’s website.

Glen Carbon, IL · 1d

The Telegraph

Emerson names local educators for 2026 Excellence in Teaching Awards

A crystal apple awaits seven local teachers at Emerson's awards ceremony

Edwardsville, IL · 1d

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.

Edwardsville, IL · 1d

The Telegraph

Illinois high school soccer coaches honor state's top players

Marquette Catholic’s Parker Belchik and James Fischer among southwestern Illinois boys soccer players named with All-Sectional by the IHSSCA.

Illinois · 2d

midriversnewsmagazine.com

Local businessman Thomas R. Hughes dies at 75

Local businessman, philanthropist and home builder Thomas R. Hughes passed away Nov. 2 at the age of 75. Thomas spent two decades on the St. Charles City police force, according to his son Jason Hughes. His career in home building started when he built a house so his mother could move to St. Charles in the 1980s. He built homes on the weekend while still working in law enforcement.

O'Fallon, MO · 3d

edglentoday.com

Overnight Warming Locations Provide Shelter for Cold Nights, Seek Volunteers as Temperatures Drop

ALTON/EDWARDSVILLE/GRANITE CITY/WOOD RIVER - The Overnight Warming Locations have announced a new site for the 2026–2027 season, and they’re looking for volunteers to serve community members experiencing homelessness and heat insufficiency. Sign in to hide this notification. Get The Latest News!. Don't miss our top stories and need-to-know...

The Telegraph

East Alton-Wood River district considers wearable panic badges for staff

East Alton-Wood River studies panic badges as another layer in campus security

East Alton, IL · 1d

edglentoday.com

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

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 · 11h

The Telegraph

Simmons Hanly Conroy attorneys selected for National Trial Lawyers

The National Trial Lawyers is an invitation-only professional organization that selects members through a multiphase, objective process.

Alton, IL · 2d

edglentoday.com

Alton City Council Meeting: Data Center Concerns, City Business and Public Comment

At the November 12, 2026, Alton City Council meeting, residents spoke at length about the proposed Terawatt data center, raising concerns about noise, energy and water use, environmental effects, public transparency and the project’s potential impact on the community. Other speakers urged the city to consider alternative uses for the former steel mill site, asked about conditions at 845 Danforth Street, and called for progress in negotiations with Teamsters Local 525. Council discussion included a proposal to introduce a temporary data-center moratorium; it was referred to the Committee of the Whole, not adopted at this meeting.