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ALTON – An Alton resident accused of knowingly setting fire to a trash can near a Hit-N-Run convenience store faces multiple charges in Madison County. Elsaventer Branch, 44, of Alton, was charged on Nov. 17, 2025 with a Class 2 felony count of arson and a Class C misdemeanor count of disorderly conduct. On Nov. 16, 2025, Branch allegedly damaged a trash can by means of fire which was located in front of the Hit-N-Run convenience store at 1818 Washington Ave. in Alton. Charging documents

ALTON/GODFREY - A fire broke out Saturday evening, Nov. 22, 2025, at the State Farm Insurance agency operated by Dwight Tungett in Godfrey in the 30 block of Delmar Avenue with an Alton address location, prompting a response from two local fire departments. The fire agencies arrived around 5:30 p.m. Saturday at the business located near the border of the Godfrey Fire Protection District and Alton Fire Department territories. Alton firefighters arrived approximately one minute before Godfrey

November 22 and 23 have long been dates etched into global history, marked by events that have shaped politics, culture, and society in profound ways. Arguably the most impactful event on this day came in 1963, when the world was stunned by the assassination of United States President John F. Kennedy. On November 22, 1963, President Kennedy was fatally shot while riding in a motorcade through Dealey Plaza in Dallas, Texas. This tragic event not only shocked the American public but also sent

After a summer full of tornado cleanup, Forest Park Forever is now focused on the future of the trees in Forest Park. The severe winds of May 16 toppled more than 3,000 trees within the St. Louis landmark and damaged thousands more.

SPRINGFIELD – As the holiday season approaches, Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs is encouraging people to find memorable gifts, including a vintage Mickey Mouse wristwatch and a 14-karat yellow gold pendant with a small diamond, during an online ICash auction November 21-30. “Our online auction is a wonderful opportunity to discover rare and memorable finds, either for yourself or for that special someone who will appreciate them as gifts,” said State Treasurer Frerichs,

ST. LOUIS – Today, Mayor Cara Spencer issued Executive Order 93 , creating a Winter Weather Unified Command and departmental response activation protocols. “With many St. Louisans living in tents, cars and unheated homes because of the May 16 tornado, in addition to our existing unhoused neighbors, this winter is going to be extremely tough on our community,” said Mayor Spencer. “By creating a Winter Weather Unified Command and departmental activation protocols, w