12 hrs ago | WAND-TV Decatur
Coroner's jury to hear case of suspected torture death
A Madison County coroner's jury is to hear testimony in the case of a pregnant Alton woman who police say died after weeks of torture. via WAND-TV Decatur
Monday May 12 | Well Fed Network
Traveling Up the Mississippi River with Alton Brown. Again.
“It's her leftover Reuben from Duff's across the street. Have you eaten there? They're great! Here - take it with you!”
The last time Alton Brown did a book signing in St. Louis, it was a small enough affair to fill Left Bank Books . via Well Fed Network
Sunday May 11 | Belleville News
Lebanon will be most congenial spot for 'Camelot'
“Life is a banquet, and most poor suckers are starving to death.”
For Broadway lovers, there will be no more congenial spot than Lebanon tonight when the 1960 classic "Camelot" opens on the Looking Glass Playhouse stage. via Belleville News
Friday May 9 | KSTP-TV Minneapolis
Man finds Ill. woman's wallet that had been stolen in 1973
ALTON, Ill. - Sandy Baumberger says she never expected to see her wallet again when it was stolen 35 years ago. via KSTP-TV Minneapolis
Thursday May 8 | Alton Telegraph
Alton man dies after Taser shock
“For the family, we extend our heartfelt condolences for their loss”
A 22-year-old Alton man died Tuesday night after a St. Charles County sheriff's deputy used a Taser to subdue him. via Alton Telegraph
Thursday May 8 | WTHI-TV Terre Haute
Sheriff's department: Deputy acted properly
An St. Charles County Sheriff's Department's internal investigation has found that a deputy acted properly in using a stun gun on a suspect who died a short time later. via WTHI-TV Terre Haute
Tuesday May 6 | Alton Telegraph
Brothers involved in shooting had long police histories
A man police are looking for after a videotaped Sunday morning gun battle in Alton was out on his own recognizance - meaning no cash bond required - after his arrest on an earlier crime. via Alton Telegraph
Sunday May 4 | WAND-TV Decatur
Suspect charged in burglary of state lawmaker's office
Police believe they've found a suspect in the burglary of an Illinois state lawmaker's Alton office, but the legislator's computer taken during the break-in remains missing. via WAND-TV Decatur
Friday May 2 | STLtoday
Second brother surrenders in Alton fight
The second of two brothers charged in connection with a shooting Sunday morning in Alton has surrendered to authorities. via STLtoday
Thursday May 1 | Alton Telegraph
Roberts closing Wood River location
“There has been some consolidation of Ford operations in St. Louis this past year and some on this side of the river. Ford wanted to consolidate our operation. I think it is for the betterment of both the Alton and Wood River operations.”
Roberts Ford Inc. at 1371 Vaughn Road in Wood River will be closed by day's end today, Sam Roberts, owner of the dealership, said Wednesday morning. via Alton Telegraph









