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1 day ago | 
advantagenews.com | Mark Ellebracht
Former Missouri Governor and U.S. Senator Christopher “Kit” Bond has died. He was just 33 years old when he was elected governor in 1972 and later served four terms in the U.S. Senate. Bond died Tuesday at the age of 86. Bond, a Republican, was elected Missouri State Auditor in 1971, and ran for governor and won that race in 1972, becoming the youngest person in state history to hold that office.
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2 days ago | 
advantagenews.com | Doug Jenkins |Mark Ellebracht
Ameren Illinois reports a tree that fell onto a power line Tuesday morning was responsible for a power outage that impacted about 2,000 customers in portions of North Alton and Godfrey. It happened around 7:15am and impacted customers mostly along the West Delmar corridor. The tree fell into power lines near Fairmount Avenue and McKinley Boulevard in Alton. Power for most customers was restored before 9:00am.
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2 days ago | 
advantagenews.com | Mark Ellebracht
One person is dead, another injured in a double shooting in Washington Park earlier this morning. Illinois State Police report two men were shot, and one died at the scene in the 2200 block of Kingshighway. The other person was taken to an area hospital for treatment. Washington Park Police were called to the area around 3:40am where they found the victims and assistance was requested from State Police.
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2 days ago | 
advantagenews.com | Mark Ellebracht
The first Alton Farmers’ and Artisans’ Market of the season on Saturday set a new record. Over 180 booths were set up on the lot at Henry Street and Landmarks, drawing a couple thousand shoppers by some estimates on a nearly perfect weather day. The market is set up every Saturday from 8am-noon through October 18th rain or shine. Last season saw vendor numbers topping 100 most weeks.
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2 days ago | 
advantagenews.com | Jeff Allsman |Mark Ellebracht
Wood River will be kicking off summer this Saturday in the downtown area. The event will feature food trucks, activities, and a dunk tank for a small fee with the mayor, police chief and a city council member as targets. The money raised will help cover the cost of the event. Wood River Business Alliance Executive Director Kristen Burns wants help kicking off the summer in downtown Wood River: Your browser does not support the audio element.
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2 days ago | 
advantagenews.com | Mark Ellebracht
Mike Bost (R-Murphysboro) Illinois U.S. Congressman Mike Bost is seeking reelection. The Republican from Murphysboro represents the 12th Congressional District and is looking to retain the seat he first won in 2014. President Donald Trump has endorsed Bost for the 5th time, calling him a champion for our military, our Veterans and will continue to defend 2nd Amendment rights.
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3 days ago | 
advantagenews.com | Mark Ellebracht
A Roodhouse man has been identified as the victim in two-vehicle crash on Friday north of Carrollton. The Greene County Coroner says 69-year-old Dennis Swarringim was the driver of the car that collided with a semi-tractor trailer on U.S. 67 near Berdan Road. He reportedly suffered a medical emergency which led to the crash. Authorities say he died as a result of injuries sustained in the crash.
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3 days ago | 
advantagenews.com | Mark Ellebracht
A Friday afternoon crash involving seven juveniles and three vehicles claimed the life female teen in Clinton County. The Clinton County Coroner identified the victim as 16-year-old Macy Haar from Germantown. She was a junior at Breese Central High School. Clinton County Sheriff Dan Travous says it happened around 3pm Friday on Drive-In Road, north of Rose Acre Farms, in rural Breese. Travous says a second juvenile female suffered injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening.
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3 days ago | 
advantagenews.com | Mark Ellebracht
A man is in custody following a standoff with police in Alton Saturday afternoon. The incident took place in the 2400 block of Mills Avenue and lasted several hours. Alton Police were first called to check on a reported domestic incident just before noon but then called assistance from a tactical team when no one answered the door. Police officers from surrounding departments staged in front of nearby East Elementary School and an armed vehicle was also called in of needed.
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3 days ago | 
advantagenews.com | Mark Ellebracht
Starved Rock State Park (Adobe file photo) Illinois state parks saw the most visitors in 15 years last year. Capitol News Illinois reports more than 41 million visitors came to Illinois’ 290 state parks and 56 historic sites. Starved Rock State Park had the most visitors with more than 2 million people visiting the LaSalle County park. The state has recently completed major renovations at state parks.
