Alto Pass News

The tone was decidedly upbeat at Tuesday's meeting of Friends of the Cross at the Alto Pass Civic Center.

It's the end of an era in the local antique world, and the closing of a major Alto Pass business.

After over 23 years in business the antique shop Austin's of Alto Pass, located in the old grade school in Alto Pass, Ill., will be closing its doors.

"Shopping in the Hills" is being planned for Nov. 28 and 29 to give an alternative to crowded stores filled with the latest in gadgets.

Here are the trick-or-treat times for a number of Southern Illinois communities.

Renowned artist Eileen Doman, who made her home in Carbondale recently, stood outside Art Lovers Gallery on North Washington Street, a big smile on her face.

Art Around the Square 7 to10 p.m, Friday, Carbondale Town Square. It's fall. The humid days of the last few months are far behind us, and there isn't a better time to enjoy a walk in Southern Illinois.

The Little Grand Canyon near Murphysboro, Illinois, isn't quite as large as its namesake in Arizona.

Barbara Casey just wants to see light shine on the Cross of Peace atop Bald Knob again.

Gratitude should never be kept to one's self. I'm a firm believer in sending thank-you cards, saying thank you and meaning thank you.

Paul Renzaglia noted that being first has its advantages, and disadvantages, in the wine business.

The Union County Drug Task Force made a big marijuana bust Tuesday with the cooperation of the Jackson County Drug Task Force and the office of State's Attorney Allen W. James.

Police make a huge drug bust in Union County. According to the Union County state's attorney, 56-year-old Terry Breeding of Alto Pass is charged with growing marijuana.

September may not seem like a typical time of year for vacation taking. However, if your schedule isn't dictated by school semesters and you have a few vacation days to burn before the end of the fiscal year, ...

Determined to put an end to the rumor that there's nothing to do in central Illinois, we reached out across the region to identify a bevy of fairs, festivals, concerts, art exhibits and historic events sure to ...

Shane Rose, automotive technology senior from Naperville, gives Rick Grodzicki and Jessica Blackburn, tourists from St.

When an ongoing legal battle surrounding Bald Knob Cross subsides, there's a bank account with more than $112,000 waiting to begin repair efforts.

Three people were injured in a two-vehicle crash near Rend Lake Monday afternoon.

Three people were injured in a two-vehicle crash near Rend Lake Monday afternoon.

Three people were injured in a two-vehicle crash near Rend Lake Monday afternoon.