Alton Telegraph LogoHearst Newspapers Logo
Skip to main content
Subscribe
News
  • Archives
  • News Tip
  • Online Forms
Sports
  • Submit scores
  • Submit sports news
  • NFL
Features
  • Comics
  • Submit an Anniversary
  • Submit Birth
  • Submit a Birthday
  • Submit an Engagement
  • Submit Wedding
Opinion
Weather
Newsletters
Special Sections
Obituaries
  • Submit an obituary
Classifieds
Public Notices
About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Notice
  • Terms of Use
Advertise
Puzzles
Alton Telegraph LogoSubscribe
News
Sports
Weather
Local Travel
Obituaries
Classifieds
Special Sections
Notices
Puzzles

The Telegraph

Keaton Wagler of Illinois is fouled as he drives to the basket against UConn's Alex Karaban (11) and Braylon Mullins (24) during Saturday's NCAA national semifinal game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
Sports

Go cold, go home: Illinois bounced from Final Four by UConn

Illinois lost 71-62 to UConn in the Final Four as the Huskies ended the Illini’s NCAA tournament run in Indianapolis.
Roxana's Joseph Johnson, shown pitching in a game earlier this season at Roxana, threw a perfect seventh inning Friday to earn a save in the Shells' win over CM at Hopkins Field in Alton.
Sports

FRIDAY BASEBALL: Freshman Elliott delivers in clutch, Shells edge CM

Jersey's Anna Kribs watches a pitch come in high for a ball in a March 14 game vs. Collinsville in Jerseyville. On Friday in Piasa, Kribs homered and drove in six runs in the Panthers' win over Southwestern.
Sports

FRIDAY SOFTBALL: Kribs, Ray hit big in wins for Jersey and Roxana

Civic Memorial's Sara Aiello (14) and teammate Landree Wallace celebrate the second of the five goals Wallace scored in the Eagles' 7-1 victory over Carlinville Friday at Hauser Field in Bethalto.
Sports

Extra-good Friday: CM's Landree Wallace scores five times in win over Carlinville

More News

Armed SWAT officers rush into Jersey Community Middle School during a training session for first responders that simulated an active shooter incident on Thursday, April 2, 2026. 
News

Jersey middle school holds active shooter training drill

Only two knew the plan behind Jersey County’s hyper-real active shooter drill
Joe Crawford
Opinion

Cardinals offer all-you-can-eat tickets as fans vent over losses

Attendance drops, losses rise — Cardinals bet on free food to keep fans | Joe Crawford
John Dunphy
Opinion

Alton bull shark legend: Did it really come from Mississippi River?

Did a shark reach Alton in 1937? Records, legends clash on Mississippi River mystery
The Edwardsville Public Library, located at 112 S. Kansas St., will host an Emotional Regulation Workshop on Monday, April 6, starting at 6:30 p.m.
News

Get out: Here's what's happening in Madison County

Edwardsville library to host emotional regulation workshop for parents

Trending News

Starbucks brings mango flavors and refreshers to spring lineup.
News

Starbucks expands spring menu with mango beverages and energy drinks

New Starbucks spring drinks launch soon adding mango beverages, energy refreshers and more fruit-forward menu items.
News

Cardinals say Masyn Winn is 'OK' after St. Louis car accident

The Gold Glove shortstop reportedly did not suffer from any serious injuries. 
From ‘Euphoria’ to new hits: What to watch on TV this April.
News

April TV lineup 2026: Every show coming to streaming and cable

News

McDonald’s unveils under $3 menu, $4 breakfast special

McDonald's will introduce an under $3 menu and $4 breakfast meal deal later this month.
News

NASA April skywatching guide tracks Mercury, Lyrids, comet

Comet C/2025 R3 will pass closest to Earth on April 27th and will be best seen on April 17.
News

Reese's candy returning to 'classic' recipe after grandson's post

Hershey says it will return to the "classic" Reese's recipe in 2027. 
News

Battlehawks alleged toasted ravioli milkshake joke sparks buzz

The UFL's St. Louis Battlehawks may or may not be pulling an April Fool's joke by posting to social media about offering a toasted ravioli milkshake. 
Starbucks brings mango flavors and refreshers to spring lineup.
News

Starbucks expands spring menu with mango beverages and energy drinks

New Starbucks spring drinks launch soon adding mango beverages, energy refreshers and more fruit-forward menu items.
News

McDonald’s unveils under $3 menu, $4 breakfast special

McDonald's will introduce an under $3 menu and $4 breakfast meal deal later this month.
News

Reese's candy returning to 'classic' recipe after grandson's post

Hershey says it will return to the "classic" Reese's recipe in 2027. 
News

Cardinals say Masyn Winn is 'OK' after St. Louis car accident

The Gold Glove shortstop reportedly did not suffer from any serious injuries. 
From ‘Euphoria’ to new hits: What to watch on TV this April.
News

April TV lineup 2026: Every show coming to streaming and cable

News

NASA April skywatching guide tracks Mercury, Lyrids, comet

Comet C/2025 R3 will pass closest to Earth on April 27th and will be best seen on April 17.
News

Battlehawks alleged toasted ravioli milkshake joke sparks buzz

The UFL's St. Louis Battlehawks may or may not be pulling an April Fool's joke by posting to social media about offering a toasted ravioli milkshake. 

More Local News

The Edwardsville Public Library, located at 112 S. Kansas St., will host an Emotional Regulation Workshop on Monday, April 6, starting at 6:30 p.m.
News

Get out: Here's what's happening in Madison County

Edwardsville library to host emotional regulation workshop for parents
Sports

City hopes to become another St. Louis-based US Open Cup soccer success story

STL City will host FC Tulsa in the U.S. Open Cup as St. Louis chases another historic run in the multi-level tournament.
A slight risk of severe storms runs across Central Illinois this afternoon.
News

One more afternoon of storms likely this afternoon across Illinois

News

Alton council member Patty Ford defends plan to cut tourism funding

Alton City Council member Patricia Ford at the Alton Committee of the Whole meeting on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025.
News

Fosterburg Road standoff ends with suspect in custody

Police siren lights
News

Belleville man charged in meth case, Alton police chase

A pair of closed handcuffs.
Sports

THURSDAY SOFTBALL: Pitchers rule in Jersey's win over Carlinville

Carlinville catcher Phynley Branson (back) applies the tag on Jersey's Marley Cazier, who is out at the plate for the second out in the fourth inning Thursday in a nonconference softball game at Jerseyville.
The Edwardsville Public Library, located at 112 S. Kansas St., will host an Emotional Regulation Workshop on Monday, April 6, starting at 6:30 p.m.
News

Get out: Here's what's happening in Madison County

Edwardsville library to host emotional regulation workshop for parents
News

Alton council member Patty Ford defends plan to cut tourism funding

Alton City Council member Patricia Ford at the Alton Committee of the Whole meeting on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025.
News

Belleville man charged in meth case, Alton police chase

A pair of closed handcuffs.
Sports

City hopes to become another St. Louis-based US Open Cup soccer success story

STL City will host FC Tulsa in the U.S. Open Cup as St. Louis chases another historic run in the multi-level tournament.
A slight risk of severe storms runs across Central Illinois this afternoon.
News

One more afternoon of storms likely this afternoon across Illinois

News

Fosterburg Road standoff ends with suspect in custody

Police siren lights
Sports

THURSDAY SOFTBALL: Pitchers rule in Jersey's win over Carlinville

Carlinville catcher Phynley Branson (back) applies the tag on Jersey's Marley Cazier, who is out at the plate for the second out in the fourth inning Thursday in a nonconference softball game at Jerseyville.

Most Popular

1.

GoGo-May’s Sixth Street Diner opens in Wood River with a family feel

2.

Jersey middle school holds active shooter training drill

3.

Find out the Illinois vs. UConn basketball game TV channel, game time

4.

Alton council member Patty Ford defends plan to cut tourism funding

5.

Jimmy Fallon's Puppy Predictor picks Illinois vs. UConn basketball

More news

Madison County should expand homeless housing now

Alton DUI crash leads to felony charges, officer injury

McDonald’s unveils under $3 menu, $4 breakfast special

EXPIRED: Tornado watch issued for west-central Illinois

Get out: Here's what's happening in Madison County

Listen

Your daily puzzles

Bongo

25 letters. Infinite possibilities.
Bongo is a new daily word game by Seth Godin. Every day you’ll turn 25 letters into the best five words you can. It’s Scrabble meets Wordle, with a celebrity twist.

Cross|word

An approachable redesign to a classic, featuring exclusive weekday puzzles. 
Cross|word thumbnail image

Pile-Up Poker

Pile-Up Poker is sort of solitaire for poker lovers. Or is it poker for solitaire loves? Try it and decide for yourself!
Pile-Up Poker

Really Bad Chess

A random board...sure. Three queens and seven knights… why not? Enjoy this modern take on the classic chess puzzle. 
Really Bad Chess thumbnail image

Advertisement

Local Sports

Keaton Wagler of Illinois is fouled as he drives to the basket against UConn's Alex Karaban (11) and Braylon Mullins (24) during Saturday's NCAA national semifinal game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Go cold, go home: Illinois bounced from Final Four by UConn

Illinois lost 71-62 to UConn in the Final Four as the Huskies ended the Illini’s NCAA tournament run in Indianapolis.

McSorley's stoppage time goal gives STL City a draw in New York

FRIDAY BASEBALL: Freshman Elliott delivers in clutch, Shells edge CM

Jimmy Fallon's Puppy Predictor picks Illinois vs. UConn basketball

Illinois vs. UConn Final Four picks: Experts weigh title chances

National Sports

German police investigate 'dangerous bodily harm' after soccer fan unrest

Jo Adell robs 3 homers in what Torii Hunter calls the `greatest defensive game I've ever seen'

Neto homers and Adell robs the Mariners of 3 home runs in the Angels' 1-0 victory

Golden Knights beat Oilers 5-1 to tighten Pacific Division race

Boisvert scores first NHL goal as the Blackhawks beat the Kraken 4-2

Advertisement

Extra, Extra (Sponsor Content)

Alli Kodros holds up the plaque showing that the Village Dispensary won in the best dispensary category at the Best of the Best banquet at Lewis & Clark Community College on Friday night, Dec. 5, 2025. She received the award from The Telegraph's Angela Hasamear, right. 
News

Best of the Best celebrates local favorites after 200,000 votes cast

Community packs Hatheway Hall as favorite businesses earn 2025 Best of the Best Awards
2025 Medical Directory

2025 Medical Directory

Senior Living and Loving it / Health Mind Body & Sole Dec 2024

Senior Living and Loving it / Health Mind Body & Sole Dec2024

Opinion

Letter to the Editor words typed on a sheet of paper in a vintage typewriter. 

America first, really, writes a Telegraph reader

Caring for “the least of these” doesn’t seem to be on Trump's list of priorities, writes this Telegraph reader.

Sadie It Isn’t So, Hawkins

Robert Duvall inspired Alton's own Cliff Davenport

Driving us crazy

Dreaming about having a nightmare about a doctor visit

Newsletter promotional image made with Canva

Newsletters: Get local news delivered directly to you

Special Sections

Madison County Connection Spring 2026

Madison County Connection Spring 2026

Discover Alton & Godfrey 2026

Discover Alton & Godfrey 2026
Discover Alton & Godfrey 2026

2026 Legal Directory

2026 Legal Directory
2026 Legal Directory

Advertisement

Advertisement

Let's Play

  • Bongo
    Bongo
  • Cross|word
    Cross|word
  • Typeshift
    Typeshift
  • SpellTower
    SpellTower
  • Really Bad Chess
    Really Bad Chess
  • Pile-Up Poker
    Pile-Up Poker
Alton Telegraph Logo

About

Our CompanyCareersOur Use of AIEthics Policy

Contact

Contact UsFeedback

Services

AdvertiseArchives

Account

SubscribeNewsletters
About
  • Our Company
  • Careers
  • Our Use of AI
  • Ethics Policy
Contact
  • Contact Us
  • Feedback
Services
  • Advertise
  • Archives
Account
  • Subscribe
  • Newsletters
Hearst Newspapers Logo
© 2026 Edwardsville Publishing Company, LLC
Privacy NoticeTerms of UseDAA Industry Opt OutYour Privacy Choices (Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads)