Thousands of people have gathered in Alton, Illinois, for an early Fourth of July celebration hosted by the Alton Police ...

Alton Pride, Inc. will host an Alton Pride social hour before their July board meeting at The Old Bakery Beer Company, located at 400 Landmarks Blvd., at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, July 8. Get to know members ...

Thousands turn out for Alton fireworks ...

Unveiling the history of Alton's Clark Bridge on its 30th birthday Friday, Jan. 5, 2024. ... Illinois, to West Alton, Missouri, turns 30 years old on Jan. 5, 2024.

The Clark Bridge in Alton once drew worldwide acclaim, but it no longer lights up the night. When the bridge opened nearly 30 years ago, in 1994, it was really something to see at night.

ALTON, IL — The Alton city council is set to vote today on license plate readers on the Clark Bridge. Police say criminals are stealing cars in Missouri and driving over the bridge to commit crimes.

Alton, surrounding communities help horse stuck on railroad bridge By WABI News Desk Published : Mar. 17, 2025 at 1:26 PM EDT | Updated : Mar. 17, 2025 at 6:26 PM EDT ...

Massive sinkhole opens at Illinois soccer field. A massive sinkhole opened up at a soccer field in Alton, Illinois, on Wednesday. (Credit: 618 Drone Service via Storyful) ...

Festival organizers are gearing up for the Fireworks on the Mississippi in Alton, which kicks off at 5pm tonight (Thursday).

Travelers who use the Clark Bridge in Alton may need to factor more time in for their commute Thursday and Friday. The Illinois Department of Transportation said the southbound left lane of U.S ...

When Nelly took the stage Friday night at Liberty Bank Amphitheater, his performance served as a reminder that our region produced one of the biggest rap stars in history – and why he’ll ...

ALTON • Southbound U.S. 67 at the Clark Bridge over the Mississippi River was closed Saturday evening because of the rising river. The northbound lanes remain open.