Jerseyville middle school closes after ‘extensive’ flooding damage

Jerseyville Community Middle School in the Metro East has closed temporarily after "extensive" flooding damage.

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

Lawsuit alleges Onder mocked Black people, targeted Ferguson

St. Louis attorney Jim Onder routinely mocked Black people, imitated African American speech and once said Black residents could not read, according to a lawsuit accusing him of plotting a campaign to discredit Ferguson after city officials rejected tax breaks for his proposed data center. The lawsuit, filed Nov. 5...

Vacant Saint Ann Tower Lands $15.6M Loan for Market-Rate Housing Overhaul

A vacant 14-story apartment tower in Saint Ann, Missouri is getting new life after real estate finance firm Gantry arranged a $15.6 million bridge loan to fund its acquisition and redevelopment. The Santa Ana Apartments, a 169-unit complex at 3737 Ashby Road, had sat empty before being purchased, and the new financing will bankroll a comprehensive renovation aimed at turning the building into market-rate multifamily housing.

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

Parent in the Ferguson-Florissant School District files a complaint against Walnut Grove Elementary School

Concerns allege a special education student was not allowed to go outside for recess and did not receive specialized instruction time.

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.

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.

LCCC Breaks Ground on Main Complex Renovation

Leading the Charge into the District Final

The Pattonville Pirates started off the game hot with huge rushing plays by Aeran Collins Flemister (No. 21) getting them downfield. Trevor Beckermann (No. 3) finished off the drive by finding the end zone. The Pattonville defense shut down the Wildcats’ offense, forcing them to punt right back to the...

Alton Main Street’s Fall 2026 What’s Up Downtown: New Businesses, Events and Student Research

Alton Main Street’s fall edition of What’s Up Downtown covers new and upcoming businesses, holiday events and student projects focused on Alton’s cultural and business assets. Executive Director Sara McGibany also shares details about the tree lighting, downtown shopping events and the final First Fridays of the year.

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.

Wreaths Across America marks 20 years at Alton National Cemetery

Emerson names local educators for 2026 Excellence in Teaching Awards

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

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.