A bill that recently passed in both state legislative houses outlaws the use of deception in criminal interrogations of juveniles and is the first of its kind in the nation.
Senate Bill 2122, w...read more
Another business group is calling on Gov. J.B. Pritzker to preserve tax incentives for Illinois businesses.
Earlier this year, Pritzker announced he would delay the implementation of economic incenti...read more
Alton Residents will commemorate the anniversary of end of slavery in the United States Saturday at James Killion Park at Salu during the annual Juneteenth celebration. While slavery has been gone for...read more
As Godfrey moves forward with the upgrade of its bike and pedestrian trail system, the village trustees have given its Park and Recreation Director permission to seek a grant for the next phase. Todd ...read more
The McDonald's on Broadway at Ridge Street in Alton was destroyed by a fire on Thursday. No one was injured and the cause remains under investigation. The fire broke out around 5:00am ne...read more
The City of Grafton has become the first municipality in the Riverbend to live stream its city council meetings. The first full meeting under new Mayor Mike Morrow was availa...read more
An East Alton man has been identified as the person found dead on a parking lot earlier this week in a semi-remote area of the village. The Madison County Coroner’s Office said the man is ...read more
The Thursday night fireworks displays in Alton and Grafton are accomplishing the goal set out by organizers. Almost a month in to the schedule, the fireworks are shot off at dusk, bringing large crowd...read more
Fingerprints will not be mandatory for Firearm Owner’s Identification card applicants.
The Illinois House voted Wednesday to approve the Senate version of a bill that makes fingerprints volunta...read more
What's in a name? If it's Asian Carp, it's the ability to market the fish as a desirable food item. Later this month, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources will have a "big reveal" of a new n...read more
Illinois lawmakers are expected to come back sometime this summer after failing to bring sweeping energy legislation across the finish line.
Tweaks to the proposal continue to be made.
The Sen...read more
A multi-year report from the 6th Amendment Center points out problems in Illinois public defender process, calling the process unconstitutional for indigent defendants.
The state of Illinoi...read more
Recent ransomware attacks have been making national headlines, but criminals have been targeting Illinois as well.
According to the U.S. Government's Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Assurance Agen...read more
The Alton YWCA has named its Women of Distinction for 2021. The 15 honorees will be celebrated at a dinner on August 26 at Julia’s Banquet Center and will also be featured during a Let's...read more
Almost 8 years ago, the City of Wood River gave a portion of downtown a facelift with its Streetscape Phase 1 project. The area of Wood River Avenue and Ferguson saw upgrades that resulted i...read more