Jerseyville woman charged in armed robbery case

A Jerseyville woman has been charged as the second suspect, alongside an Alton man, in an armed robbery case.

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

Pearl man arrested after extensive Calhoun County meth investigation

A Pearl man was arrested after a Calhoun County meth investigation resulted in him being charged more than a year ago.

Update: Police Take Man Into Custody After Perimeter Formed

EAST ALTON — Police searching for a suspect following an earlier domestic incident in Alton found his vehicle at a house on North Ninth in East Alton. He initially refused to come out, but at 10:40 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026, after a perimeter was formed by law enforcement, he left the home and was taken into custody.

'Team 102' gets Jersey football back in playoffs, raises bar for future

With senior Trevor Tucker posting the third-best rushing season in Jersey football history, the Panthers overcame a 1-5 start to make the playoffs and finish 5-6.

Hallmark Just Crowned the 2026 Merriest Christmas Town in America

Want to visit a place that looks plucked straight out of a Hallmark Christmas movie? Head to Carlinville, Illinois. The sweet little 5,000-person (and some change) town was just crowned the winner of Hallmark Channel's inaugural Merriest Christmas Town contest. Earlier this year, the network put out the call: Which...

Latest On Case That Involved Multiple Law Enforcement Agencies: Man Arrested After Refusal to Exit Prompts SWAT Response

ALTON — An Alton man facing charges stemming from several police investigations was taken into custody Nov. 5, 2026, after refusing to leave a residence in unincorporated Madison County, prompting officers to call in a SWAT team, Alton Police said. Justin D. Mundy, 38, was arrested at about 10:40...

The Telegraph's Alton area headlines for Nov. 7 over past 100 years of history

Nov. 7 headlines include Elijah P. Lovejoy descendant retraces his final days in 2006

Community Champions: Winchester teachers honored for initiatives to help students in and out of class

Two Winchester teachers have been named the Journal-Courier's Community Champions for October for their initiatives to help students.

Free Santa Photos and the Historic Teller Room 1925 in Downtown Alton

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...

Edwardsville Unemployment Rate Dips To 3.1 Percent In September 2026, Alton's Mark Also Drops To 4.2 Percent

EDWARDSVILLE - Unemployment fell in September 2026 across Madison, St. Clair, Calhoun, Greene, Jersey and Macoupin counties, as well as Edwardsville, Alton, Granite City and East St. Louis, while the Illinois portion of the St. Louis metropolitan area added 500 jobs compared with a year earlier. The declines were part...

BJC, Aetna Reach 2027 Agreement For Illinois TRAIL Retirees

ST. LOUIS — Illinois state retirees enrolled in the TRAIL program through Aetna Medicare Advantage will retain in-network access to BJC HealthCare providers and hospitals in 2027 under a one-year agreement between the two organizations. This includes hospitals like Barnes-Jewish in St. Louis, where many in Illinois go for...

Junior League of Greater Alton on Volunteerism, Community Projects and Building Local Connections

On According to Jama and Nikki, Junior League of Greater Alton president Nicole Dabs talks about what brought her to the organization and how volunteering can build friendships, leadership skills and a stronger sense of community. The conversation also explores challenges volunteer groups face, including limited time and difficulty attracting and supporting members.

Friedel passes TD torch to Brannan, Calhoun marches on in playoffs

Jacob Brannan broke Tony Friedel's 33-year-old record for career TDs in a first-round win over Carlyle. Calhoun stays home to play Tuscola in Round 2.