Woman taken into custody after entering Lincoln Middle School

The city said an incident report has not been completed, and further details were not available.

Carrollton Bank to open new downtown Edwardsville branch

“Our niche is really personal relationships with customers,” CEO Thomas Hough said.

Edison’s Entertainment Complex, The Outlet sold to new owners

“Being able to be a part of delivering joy and enjoyment” has been one of the most satisfying parts of owning Edison’s, founder Matt McSparin said.

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

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.

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

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

Madison County approves zoning variances near Troy

By Randy Pierce • Two requests for variances from property owners near Troy have been approved unanimously by the Madison County Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) as the first step in a three-part process. The results of the public hearings conducted by the ZBA concerning these matters have been...

MADISON COUNTY SENIOR CENTER NUTRITIONAL MENU

The Madison County Senior Center, located at 107 Spruce St., serves lunch from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. The actual cost of each meal is $9.23. The center’s suggested contribution is $6 for those age 60 and older, while guests under age 60 are charged $8.

Fairmount Park Casino and Racing Announces Facility Improvements, New Racing Schedule for 2027

Fairmount Park Casino and Racing Announces Facility Improvements, New Racing Schedule for 2027

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.

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...

The day after retirement, this Illinois couple opened their own apple orchard

The day after Steve Miller, an author and former energy industry worker, retired in 2013, he and his wife Lugene launched their next adventure: opening Liberty Apple Orchard in Edwardsville, Illinois. “We have lived all over the country,” Steve said. “We picked apples everywhere we went, and we wanted to...

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....

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

Emma Jackson Leads By Example at Highland High School

HIGHLAND – Emma Jackson knows the value of hard work. For her achievements, Emma Jackson is a Platinum Transportation Student of the Month for Highland High School. Jackson, a senior, is an avid member of the Future Farmers of America (FFA) organization at her school. She works hard to support her peers as well as farmers throughout the region. She understands the importance of agriculture and always tries to educate others about this, too.

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

Missouri basketball forward Mark Mitchell injury update

Fifth-year Missouri basketball forward Mark Mitchell missed most of the Tigers’ game against Southern Illinois Edwardsville after he suffered a head injury injury in the opening minute of the contest. There is currently no available information on whether or not Mitchell will play for the Tigers in their next game, which is Sunday on a neutral court against Marquette in Chicago. "Mark, you know, I think he got cracked pretty good across the across the nose," Mizzou coach Dennis Gates said postgame. "I'm not sure if it was stitches or it was just a nosebleed. I'm not sure, but I trust our trainers, and we'll evaluate him, and we'll have something for you guys later on. But I just don't have that information." The star forward pulled in a rebound on MU’s first defensive possession of the game, but collided with SIUE guard Dahrio McCaskill as he came back down to the court. Mitchell, who was an All-SEC forward and led MU in scoring in each of the past two seasons, immediately fell to the court holding his face. Team trainers brought towels, and Mitchell appeared to be holding the towels to his nose. He went to the locker room

10 Facts About Cahokia Mounds in Illinois

Stick around until the end—one overlooked detail reveals how archaeologists know exactly what these ancient builders were thinking.

Alton Lays Over Data Center Consulting Agreement

ALTON – Alton officials are holding off on an agreement with a consulting firm to study the potential economic and environmental impacts of a proposed data center. Committee of the Whole members laid over a resolution authorizing a professional services agreement between the City of Alton and Stantec Consulting Services Inc. at their Nov. 9, 2026 meeting.