Alton, IL

The Daum family is excited to announce the birth of Noah and Jessica Daum’s son, Cooper Thomas Daum. He was born at Alton Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, Aug. 25, at 6:04 p.m. He weighed 10 pounds, 5 ounces and was 21 inches long. He was welcomed into the world by his extended family. He is…

By Diane Brangenberg The Hardin Riverfront was packed Thursday evening as all ages enjoyed the Flotsam! River Circus. The Flotsam! River Circus was traveling from St. Louis to Chicago making stops in Alton, Grafton and Hardin last week. They’ve had many stops along the way on the Mississippi. Flotsam! made a stop in Alton and…

The first of the Fall 2026 Piasa Palisades Group Speaker’s Series will be held on September 8 at 6:30 p.m. at the Old Bakery Beer Co. in Alton. The public is invited for an in-depth discussion on the benefits and challenges to local communities of adding utility scale solar to the state’s energy mix. Speakers…

Linda Kay Widman, née Klopmeier, 80, formerly of Fort Myers, FL, left her earthly home in Lakeland, FL, and entered into her Heavenly peace on Aug. 6, 2026. Linda was born on May 22, 1946, in Alton, IL to the late Roland and Anita Klopmeier. She was raised in Bethalto, IL alongside her older sister,…

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On June 16, at approximately 8:06 p.m., a Deputy Sheriff with the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on South Park St., Hardin, Calhoun County, Illinois. Subsequent to the stop, the driver, Shannon D. Tarvin, aged 49, of Alton, Illinois, was charged for the following offense: Driving While Revoked – Felony On the…

(The Center Square) – Two Illinois legislators are asking federal and state authorities to investigate a Metro East hospital over the potential misuse of taxpayer funds. State Rep. Amy Elik, R-Alton, and state Sen. Erica […] Continue reading with a Black Chronicle subscription. Purchase The Black Chronicle Newspaper Subscription – Now with the All-New TBC Magazine! or The Black Chronicle Newspaper Subscription – Now with the All-New TBC Magazine!! to unlock this article and al

Wednesday, Aug. 19 Modern Woodmen Chapter 1612 Dinner at the Barefoot. Friday, Aug. 21 Musician jam session at Hope Lutheran Church in Jerseyville at 7 p.m. Every Friday. Saturday, Aug. 22 The Riverbend Rumble presented by Midwest Wrestling Coalition from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Alton Wood River Sportsmen’s Club Sunday, Aug. 23…

Linda Carol Vines went home to be with the Lord on August 15, 2026, surrounded by her family. Linda was born in Alton, Illinois to her parents Velmer ...

Joann Shirley Hall, 88, of Brighton, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, at her home. She was born on May 4, 1938, in Godfrey, the daughter of the late Henry and Anita (Atkins) Bock. Joann married Richard “Dick” Hall on July 8, 1955, in Alton. He preceded her in death on November 28, 2016.…