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Here are tonight's top stories.

Could an inauguration protest happen in Alton? Dylan Suttles, dylan.suttles@thetelgraph.com FacebookTwitterEmail Alexander ALTON — With the presidential inauguration happening on Wednesday, some are concerned that a protest similar to what happened at Washington D.C. could happen in Alton. Alton Mayor Brant Walker said that, so far, the office has not received any direct threats regarding the inauguration. But he noted police will be more vigilant this week. “Since I’ve been in office, Alton has always peacefully expressed their opinions,” Walker said. “So I’m hoping that is what...

Here are tonight's top stories.

MCT proposes lower fares FacebookTwitterEmail GRANITE CITY — Madison County Transit (MCT) is proposing lower fares. “With wages down and unemployment rates up, there has never been a more critical time to remove the barriers to transit use and help the people of Madison County access jobs, shopping, doctors, and other vital services,” said MCT Managing Director SJ Morrison. “By making bus service simpler and more affordable, we believe that MCT is playing a key role in helping rebuild our local economy.” A live virtual discussion with MCT staff on the proposed changes is planned 2-3...

MCT proposes lower fares FacebookTwitterEmail GRANITE CITY — Madison County Transit (MCT) is proposing lower fares. “With wages down and unemployment rates up, there has never been a more critical time to remove the barriers to transit use and help the people of Madison County access jobs, shopping, doctors, and other vital services,” said MCT Managing Director SJ Morrison. “By making bus service simpler and more affordable, we believe that MCT is playing a key role in helping rebuild our local economy.” A live virtual discussion with MCT staff on the proposed changes is planned 2-3...