Don't miss our top stories and need-to-know news everyday in your inbox. For his accomplishments, Elliott Owens is a Colman’s Country Campers Student of the Month for East Alton-Wood River High ...

An iconic Alton Towers ride is to finally reopen after undergoing a multi-million pound refurbishment. The theme park is best known for its huge rollercoasters like Nemesis Reborn, Smiler and ...

Artist and actress Willow Smith gave her fans a touching musical moment on Instagram, sharing a heartfelt one-minute cover of Fawn Wood's "Singing and Praying" to her story. The rendition ...

ALTON, Ill. (WICS) — An Alton man is dead after he was mauled by a dog inside his home on Friday. According to the Alton Police Department and Madison County Coroner, Robert W. Echols, 53, was killed.

EAST ALTON - After a tight first period, the Alton Redbirds found the key to the floodgate and opened it up. Alton broke open a scoreless game in the second period and went on to a 5-1 victory ...

Thrillseekers, daredevils and adrenaline junkies have much to celebrate as a new, stomach-churning ride is about to be unveiled at Alton Towers. The theme park is challenging visitors to “submit ...

A first-of-its-kind ride is coming to Alton Towers Resort and has been aptly titled Toxicator. Accommodating up to 500 riders an hour, the spinning ride will stand at 78ft tall, making it the ...

ALTON — An Alton restaurant will make a return very soon. Chez Marilyn, located at 119 W. 3rd St., has been closed since 2022. On the restaurant's Facebook page, an announcement was made on Jan ...

Your device does not support the audio. ALTON - New felonies filed against a Wood River man include home invasion and more after breaking into his ex-girlfriend’s house and injuring the victim ...

Flames from the massive Eaton Fire are approaching the summit of California's Mount Wilson. The mountaintop is home to communication towers and an historic observatory.Jan. 9, 2025 ...