Carrollton News

Zach M. Grzechowick, 21, of Jacksonville, was arrested Friday following a traffic stop at the intersection of U.S. Route 67 and Teresa Lane in Carrollton.

Carrollton Bank CEO Tom Hough has been elected to serve as chairman of the Illinois Bankers Association for the 2009-2010 term.

Mark A. Griffin, 22, of the 100 block of East Penning Avenue, Wood River, was charged Tuesday with three counts of unlawful possession of a controlled substance.

Molly J. Bowers, 17, of Greenfield, was cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and driving in the wrong lane following an accident on Hettick Road, two-tenths of a mile from Hillcrest Drive in Western Mound Township.

Locations have been set up around the state to take some of the sting out of the summer heat.

Two Altonians recently reported that they had items missing from their homes - prescription drugs, money, a watch and a gun.

Larry S. Abraham, 22, of the 1400 block of State Street, Alton, was charged Thursday with felony theft.

A Jerseyville woman was held Thursday on $250,000 bond, accused of trying to kill a Fieldon man by stabbing him in the neck in Carrollton last weekend.

A follow-up to a story we first told you about in April. A North County teenager who almost single-handedly raised thousands dollars in a charity fishing tournament distributed those funds Wednesday.

Abuses of Internet privileges have prompted Greene County officials to revise their oversight policies.

Even with today's economy and tight job market, Gloria Helderman still loves the field she's toiled in for 21 years - helping people find employment.

Michael A. Smith, 18, of Carrollton, was arrested Sunday on suspicion of battery, a Class A misdemeanor.

Where is this tattoo / piercing? Above right knee How long have you had it? 11 months How many tats do you have? 1 How many piercings do you have? 6 What's the story behind this tattoo / piercing? This tattoo is in memory of the family member that had the most impact on me growing up, my Aunt Janet and also a show of permanent gratitude to the ...

A city native and high school history, geography and government teacher was hired Monday night as the sixth- through 12th-grade assistant principal.

Striving to be the best teacher she can be, Julie George of Greenfield has completed the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards Master Teacher certification program.

Mayor Joe Snyder and five of the six aldermen present toward the end of Wednesday night's City Council meeting approved the appointment of Anne Clough as the city's new attorney.

Christina Guntren sees each day of her life as a gift after receiving a double lung transplant on Dec.

Carrollton Police Chief Mike Kiger is retiring in August after serving 28 years with the department and two decades as police chief.

Lera M. Blasioli, 27, of the 800 block of Herbert Street, Alton, was charged Friday with aggravated battery.

A van reported stolen last week from a Carrollton residence was recovered Saturday by the Greene County Sheriff's Department.