Oct 6, 2009 | Alton Telegraph
Descendant of Alton's founder finds his roots
The great-great-grandson of Alton's founder, Rufus Easton, made the trip from Boston to learn more about his ancestors.
Solutions sought to classroom crowding in Brighton
Sixth-graders at Brighton North are being given the opportunity to transfer to a new school to alleviate crowding in the classroom.
Abbey Burns, daughter of David and Kari Burns of Medora, appears to be one tired 4-H'er this week as she was caught taking a mid-afternoon snooze with her sheep named Gracie at the Jersey County Fair.
Good call:U.S. Cellular helps Illinois teachers
U.S. Cellular donated more than $250,000 to Illinois teachers this spring to fund classroom needs.