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Alton, Illinois is located in Madison County. Zip codes in Alton, IL include 62002. More Alton information.

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Basement fire damages Wood River home

Firefighters battled a stubborn blaze in the basement of a three-story house Friday night, but the homeowner escaped injury.

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Thu Nov 05, 2009

Alton Telegraph

Police raid apartment, scene of June standoff

An apartment that was the scene of a domestic standoff in June was the center of more action Tuesday when a police task force broke down the front door in a coordinated drug raid.

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Tue Nov 03, 2009

KPLR-11

Suspect Charged For Beating And Throwing Dog In Dumpster

Photos taken of a young pit bull left in a trash can contain some disturbing images.

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Mon Nov 02, 2009

Alton Telegraph

Charges expected in Alton vehicle burglaries

A St. Louis man was in custody Monday, awaiting charges stemming from several vehicle burglaries in Alton using the so-called "hole-punch" technique.

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Alton Telegraph

Service honors Alton press martyr

An organization honored a man on Sunday who fought and died for freedom and justice.

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Sun Nov 01, 2009

Alton Telegraph

Eliminating racism a kilometer at a time

The YWCA of Alton's annual 5K fall run focuses on eliminating racism, one of the agency's core missions.

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Fri Oct 30, 2009

KSDK NewsChannel 5

Alton, Illinois is one of the most haunted small towns in America

Alton, Illinois is a beautiful little river town where you're welcome to discover the town's rich history, but consider this your warning, some of it might haunt you.

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Belleville News

Police find Alton sex offender

Police located Tuesday a 30-year-old registered sex offender from Alton who they say violated his parole this past weekend by leaving his registered address without notice.

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Thu Oct 29, 2009

Belleville News

Alton officer's conviction puts prosecution of 1,300 cases in doubt

An Alton police officer's federal conviction for stealing and lying put into jeopardy the prosecution of 1,300 pending Madison County cases -- one-third of all the county's felony filings, according to federal court documents.

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Wed Oct 28, 2009

Belleville News

Police: Babysitters charged after drugs found in Alton home

An Alton man and woman who were babysitting three children were charged Monday after police said they found drugs and hypodermic needles at the residence.

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Tue Oct 27, 2009

The Post Chronicle

Illinois Woman Guilty In Torture-Slaying

A woman charged with torturing and slaying a developmentally disabled Illinois woman and her unborn child has pleaded guilty, prosecutors say.

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KTVI - Fox2Now.com

Thieves Steal Wire From Alton Holiday Display

We've yet to celebrate Halloween or Thanksgiving but already the Grinch is stealing Christmas in Alton, Illinois.

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Mon Oct 26, 2009

KSTP

Woman pleads guilty in Ill. torture slaying

ST. LOUIS - A woman pleaded guilty Monday to the Illinois torture killing of a pregnant, developmentally impaired mother who police say was beaten with a plunger handle, burned with a hot glue gun and used for target practice with a BB pistol.

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Alton Telegraph

Plan calls for two hotels to replace one

In what would be a major project along Homer Adams Parkway, a hotel chain owner wants to demolish part of a closed motel, renovate what remains and build an addition.

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Sun Oct 25, 2009

Alton Telegraph

Alton native brings full-service boutiques to hometown

Beautiful Memories Inc. became a one-stop-shop for River Bend brides to create their dream wedding and helped Kim Allen create her dream business.

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Sat Oct 24, 2009

Alton Telegraph

YWCA of Alton names new director

The YWCA of Alton announced Friday that Susan Lyndaker Lindsey will be the organization's new executive director.

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Fri Oct 23, 2009

Alton Telegraph

Three charged in vehicle burglary

Three St. Louisans were charged Friday with burglary in connection with a vehicle break-in on the parking lot of East Alton-Wood River High School a day earlier.

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Wed Oct 21, 2009

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IL: Alton, Illinois Residents Sentenced on Drug Offenses

A. Courtney Cox, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, announced today that on October 19, 2009, Terrell PORTER , age 30, and Telly LEWIS , age 33, both of Alton, Illinois, were sentenced in United States District Court, Benton, Illinois, following their guilty pleas to Conspiracy to Distribute and Possess with Intent to ...

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Alton Telegraph

Quizno's shuts down Alton location

An Alton Corners sandwich shop closed Sunday, leaving some customers disappointed at having one fewer choice of where to eat in the city.

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Tue Oct 20, 2009

St. Louis - riverfronttimes.com

Alton Mayor Discusses Topless Bartenders with Daily RFT

Daily RFT had a chance yesterday to talk to Alton's new mayor Tom Hoechst about the city's notorious topless bartenders.

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