100 facts about Alton's gentle giant, Robert Wadlow
At 8 feet, 11.1 inches, Wadlow was the tallest man in recorded history. He was born Feb. 22, 1918.
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Elijah Lovejoy was anti-slavery martyr in Illinois
By Tom Emery Abolitionists such as Elijah Lovejoy were not in the mainstream of 1830s society in Illinois. But Lovejoy met the challenge head on.
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Alton Schnucks' Louis Finley honored as 'best essential worker'
Louis Finley is the winner of All Things Alton’s Essential Worker Contest through popular vote, and June 16 he also will celebrate 40 years at Schnucks in Alton
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Crowds return for Memorial Day events | Alton Daily News
After missing a year due to the pandemic, the crowds returned for the Alton and Bethalto Memorial Day parades. Alton celebrated the 154th consecutive event, while the 62
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Memorial Day Parades on Monday | Alton Daily News
There are two Memorial Day parades tomorrow in the Riverbend to help mark the holiday. The 154th parade in Alton will begin at 10am in Upper Alton, while Bethalto will
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